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A Solo Holiday in the Himalayan Foothills

A Solo Holiday in the Himalayan Foothills

A trip designed for solo travellers wanting to unpack India’s foothills. Included is fascinating Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple, and visits Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, where the Dali Lama is resident. Travel on the narrow-gauge railway at Shimla and discover the heritage village of Pragpur on this interesting and varied itinerary.

The first stop on your north India exploration is Amritsar. The Golden Temple ranks among India’s most impressive sights and is of huge significance to the Sikh faith. It is hard to not feel moved by the Golden Temple, one of the most striking buildings on this vast subcontinent. The nightly ‘putting to bed’ ceremony is fascinating, as is the daily border ceremony at Wagah. Indian and Pakistani border guards face-off at the end of each day with the home support for each side cheering wildly and waving flags.

Next, head to Dharamshala, and neighbouring McLeod Ganj, the home of the Dalai Lama. Experience the Dalai Lama temple, Tibetan Monastery, Norbulingka Institute and Kalachakra temple. Explore then the heritage village of Pragpur. Walk the cobblestone streets, admiring original architecture complete with mud-plaster walls and local slate roofs. Shimla follows. Once a British hill station it is now a popular wedding and honeymoon destination, and it is visited each year by railway enthusiasts keen to ride the Himalayan Queen which runs on narrow gauge tracks. Visit the Gaiety Theatre and other British buildings with your guide before traveling back to Delhi by scenic railway, part of the journey on the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Toy Train.

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Day by Day summary

  • Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Indira Gandhi International Airport
  • 1 night - JW Marriott Aerocity, Delhi and the North, India
  • 2 nights - Ranjit’s Svaasa, Delhi and the North, India
  • 2 nights - Chonor House, Himalaya, India
  • 2 nights - Judge's Court, Himalaya, India
  • 3 nights - Oberoi Cecil, Himalaya, India
  • 1 night - JW Marriott Aerocity, Delhi and the North, India
  • Ends - Transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport for your international flight home

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  • Nights Icon 11 Nights
  • City Icon City
  • Scenic Icon Scenic

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Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Indira Gandhi International Airport

JW Marriott Aerocity Presidential Suite
JW Marriott Aerocity Private Dining
JW Marriott Aerocity Restaurant Adrift
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Day 1

Arrive at Delhi International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city.

  • 1 night

JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity
Bed & Breakfast | Deluxe Room
India

JW Marriott Aerocity JW Lounge
Ranjits Svaasa Grand Ratnavali Suite Rattan Chand Veranda
Ranjits Svaasa Grand Ratnavali Suite Rattan Chand Sitting Room
Ranjits Svaasa south court bedroom
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Day 2 - 4

Today you will be returned to the airport to catch your flight to Amritsar.  Here you will be met and transferred to your hotel. 

  • 2 nights

Ranjit's Svaasa
Bed & Breakfast | Luxury Room
India

Ranjits Svaasa Exterior Staircase
Chonor House Dining Area
Chonor House Guest Lounge Area
Chonor House Property Interior
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Day 4 - 6

Today you will be driven to Dharamshala, a drive of around 5-hours.

  • 2 nights

Chonor House
Bed & Breakfast | Superior Room
India

Chonor House Bedroom Balcony
The Judges Court Guest Living Room
The Judges Court Mountbatten Suite
The Judges Court Camphor Tree
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Day 6 - 8

Today your driver will transfer you to Pragpur, a drive of around 3-hours.

  • 2 nights

The Judge's Court
Bed & Breakfast | Standard Room
India

The Judges Court Property Facade
The Oberoi Cecil pool
The Oberoi Cecil Property Exterior
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Day 8 - 11

Today’s journey to Shimla will be around 6-7-hours.

  • 3 nights

The Oberoi Cecil
Bed & Breakfast | Premier Valley View Room
India

The Oberoi Cecil Premier Room
JW Marriott Aerocity Presidential Suite
JW Marriott Aerocity Private Dining
JW Marriott Aerocity Restaurant Adrift
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Day 11

Today you will be taken to Shimla Station to board the Toy Train to Kakla station. Here you will connect with another train to Delhi. You will be met on arrival here and taken to your hotel in the city.

  • 1 night

JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity
Bed & Breakfast | Deluxe Room
India

JW Marriott Aerocity JW Lounge

Day 12

Today you will be returned to Delhi Airport to catch your international flight home.

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  • Meals and accommodation as specified
  • Road transfers as specified
  • Private guiding & chauffeuring
  • Train journeys 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
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