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A Journey Through India’s Far North
A Journey Through India’s Far North
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This interesting itinerary best suits those travellers on a second visit to India or those looking for something a little different. Delve into Old Delhi, visit Amritsar’s stunning Golden Temple, walk around the delightful Rock Garden in Chandigarh, and explore the former British hill station of Shimla. The trip will also involve a picturesque rail journey back to Delhi.
Explore Delhi in depth with a knowledgeable local guide before flying on to Amritsar, in the Punjab. Visit the Golden Temple at night for the atmospheric ‘putting to bed’ ceremony. See the temple again by day and take in the Wagah border ceremony where Indian and Pakistani guards stamp their feet at each other. Move on then to Chandigarh, a planned city and home to the interesting Rock Garden. Started secretly in 1957 by government employee Nek Chand Saini, the Rock Garden now occupies 40 acres of land and is completely built from waste and discarded items.
Head to Shimla finally, the former British hill station, that has mountain views, fresh air and the famous Himalayan Queen narrow gauge railway. Discover a former residence of the British Viceroy of India, pop into the Gaity Heritage Cultural Complex, and wander around the Shimla Museum, housed in an old Victoria mansion. For the last leg of your unforgettable journey, hop aboard the Shimla – Kalka Toy Train, an iconic and picturesque route through the Himalayan Queen Railway. Change at Kalka to continue to Delhi which will conclude your epic adventure.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- 2 nights - The Claridges, Delhi and the North, India
- 2 nights - Hyatt Regency Amritsar, Delhi and the North, India
- 2 nights - Taj Chandigarh, Delhi and the North, India
- 3 nights - The Oberoi Cecil, Himalaya, India
- 1 night - JW Marriott, Delhi and the North, India
- Ends - Transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport for your international flight home
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Guide Price
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Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.
Includes
- International Flights as indicated
- Meals and accommodation as specified
- Drinks as specified
- Road transfers as specified
- Train journeys as indicated
- Private guiding & chauffeuring
- Domestic flights as indicated
- All entrance fees and excursions as specified
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
- Entry visas and fees
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional activities/ experiences
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