Amritsar to the Himalayan Foothills

This trip explores northern India, with a focus on the foothills of the Himalaya. Stay in excellent accommodation and discover monasteries, mountains and the Golden Temple with your private guide on this exciting adventure.

Transit through Delhi and begin your exploration of northern India in Amritsar, in the Punjab. 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, where every day many thousands of people are fed and watered, regardless of their race, colour or creed. 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. Drive to the heritage village of Pragpur next and explore the cobblestone streets, admiring the original buildings with mud-plaster walls and local slate roofs. Shimla follows. Once a British hill station, Shimla is now a popular wedding and honeymoon destination. It is also 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.

Day by Day summary

Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Indira Gandhi International Airport
1 night - Oberoi Gurgaon, Delhi and the North, India
2 nights - Taj Swarna, Delhi and the North, India
2 nights - Hyatt Regency Dharmashala, Himalaya, India
2 nights - Judge’s Court, Himalaya, India
3 nights - Oberoi Wildflower Hall, Himalaya, India
1 night - Oberoi Gurgaon, Delhi and the North, India
Ends - Transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport for your international flight home

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The Oberoi Gurgaon luxury suite living room

Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Indoor Swimming Pool

The Oberoi Wildflower Hall Outdoor Pool Terrace

The Oberoi Wildflower Hall Indoor Swimming Pool

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