Northern India Highlights
Summary
Explore the wonders of Northern India on this 14-day tour which takes you on a cultural journey to explore the heritage of North India’s towns and villages. Begin in Delhi before visiting Amritsar, Dharamshala, Pragpur, and finally Shimla. Along the way enjoy informative guided tours which will provide you with deep insight into the history and culture of your destination, as well as visits to plenty of different significant sites. For those who really want to delve into Northern India and find out all the stories it has to offer, this tour is sure to be exactly what you seek.
Duration |
14 Days
Price
From $3,966.00 per person based on two people sharing*Best time to go
The best time to visit North India is between November and March when the weather is dry and temperatures most bearable.
Day 1: Depart UK
Depart London Heathrow on an overnight flight to Delhi
Day 2: Delhi
Transfer by private vehicle to the hotel for a two-night stay. The afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight: Maidens Hotel
Day 3: Delhi
Embark on a full day tour of Delhi, with highlights being India Gate, Qutub Minar and Humayun's tomb. Also enjoy a rickshaw ride through the markets of old Delhi before visiting Raj Ghat and Ghandi Smriti.
Overnight: Maidens Hotel
Day 4: Amritsar
Travel to Delhi airport and fly to Amritsar.
Transfer by private vehicle to the hotel for a two-night stay.
Enjoy a traditional Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple.
Overnight: Hyatt Regency
Day 5: Amritsar
Embark on a half day tour of the sights of Amritsar. See the Golden Temple once more, as well as the Volunteer Kitchens and Jallianwala Bagh, the harrowing scene of the 1919 massacre. Early in the evening proceed to the Wagah Border Point for the elaborate and memorable ‘Changing of the Guard’ ceremony.
Overnight: Hyatt Regency
Day 6: Dharamshala
Travel by private vehicle to Dharamshala for a two-night stay.
At the heart of the Tibetan culture, Dharamshala, also known as 'Little Lhasa' is beautifully set on the Dhaula Dhar Range, overlooking the Kangra Valley. This is where the Dalai Lama made his home after fleeing Tibet in 1959.
Overnight: Chonor House
Day 7: Dharamshala
Today enjoy sightseeing in the area, visiting McLeod Ganj, the Tibetan Monastery, Tibetan Museum & Norbulinka Tibetan Art Centre. There is also the opportunity to experience the Naddi Village Walk.
Overnight: Chonor House
Day 8: Pragpur
Travel by private vehicle to Pragpur for a two-night stay.
Spend the afternoon exploring the heritage village of Pragpur.
Overnight: Judges Court
Day 9: Pragpur
Enjoy the day in Pragpur. Founded three centuries ago, the village has held onto the essence of an earlier era, with unchanged shops, cobbled streets, ornamental village tank, mud plastered and slate roofed houses.
Overnight: Judges Court
Day 10: Shimla
Travel by private vehicle to Shimla for a three-night stay.
En-route make a stop at Garli village, a notified heritage village with a medieval ambience and interesting heritage buildings.
Overnight: The Oberoi Cecil
Day 11: Shimla
This morning enjoy a scenic ride on the toy train to visit the nearby village of Kandaghat.
Return to Shimla and visit the beautiful Vice Regal Lodge, the place where the division of India and Pakistan was planned.
After lunch, enjoy a leisurely stroll back along the Mall to Scandal Point, en-route viewing the Gaiety Theatre and Christ Church.
Overnight: The Oberoi Cecil
Day 12: Shimla
Today is a free day to explore extraordinary Shimla, or to enjoy the luxurious facilities of the hotel.
Overnight: The Oberoi Cecil
Day 13: Delhi
Transfer by private vehicle to Chandigarh to board the afternoon express train to Delhi.
Transfer by private vehicle to the hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight: Pride Plaza Aerocity
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to Delhi Airport for your onward daytime flight to the UK
From £2,995.00 per person based on two people sharing*
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Inclusions
All flights, transfers, accommodation, meals and activities as specified.
Exclusions
Transfers, meals and activities not specified, visas, insurance, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
*Costs are based on travel in low season