Golden Foothills

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This 10-day north India tour combines the Sikh Golden Temple in Amritsar and Buddhist Mcleodgjanj with spectacular Himalayan scenery, the famous 'toy train' to Shimla, and the little-visited heritage villages of Pragpur and Garli
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This 10-day north India tour combines the Sikh Golden Temple in Amritsar and Buddhist Mcleodgjanj with spectacular Himalayan scenery, the famous 'toy train' to Shimla, and the little-visited heritage villages of Pragpur and Garli

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMcleodganj
End CityShimla

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Attractions

  • Delhi

Trip includes

    • All accommodation in mid range hotels and heritage properties
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • Transport and transfers in AC vehicles
    • Himalayan Queen toy train to Shimla
    • Fast train from Chandigarh to Delhi (2nd class AC)
    • Sightseeing tours and activities as per the itinerary
    • Services of a local tour leader and specialist local guides
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 1, Welcome to Amritsar - airport to hotel transfer included
After your flight to Amritsar, one of our staff members will be there to meet and greet you, before transferring you to your hotel for the day. Once you’ve settled in, we’ll brief you on what lies ahead, before arranging a time to collect you in the morning.

| OVERNIGHT:
Amritsar hotel

| EXTRAS:
Single Room Supplement

Day 2, A visit to Amritsar’s Golden Temple
Our first full day of our India tour starts at the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion the Golden Temple. If you look up, you’ll notice that the entire top of the temple is made of gold and its interior is laden with jewels and gold leaf. We’ll then spend some time in t...
| OVERNIGHT:
Amritsar hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3, A free day in McLeod Ganj
We’ll make our way to the edge of the towering Himalayas to to Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, where we have the day free to do as we please. Mcleod Ganj is famous for its places for its Buddhist monasteries, temples, waterfalls and lakes. It's also the home of the Tibetan ...
| OVERNIGHT:
McLeod Ganj hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 4, Exploring the Dalai Lama Monastery
After a free day in Mcleod Ganj, we’ll start things with a visit to the Dalai Lama Monastery, taking part in a prayer session known as a puja, which includes chanting mantras, bowing and making offerings. As a show of respect, we’ll offer lamps and religious cloth, made ...
| OVERNIGHT:
McLeod Ganj hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 5, Exploring the Heritage Villages of Pragpur & Garli
Today we’ll visit the Norbulingka Institute, built to commemorate the Tibetan culture’s literary and art forms. We’ll then make our way to the Pragpur Heritage Village, which was founded in the 16th century. Pragpur is notable for its cobbled paths, mud-plastered walls a...
| OVERNIGHT:
Garli hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6, A Toy Train Ride to Shimla
We start our day with a drive to Dharampur Himanchal and hop on the ‘toy train’ to Shimla, situated on the edge of the towering Himalayas. Shimla used to be the summer capital of British India and is still one of the stops of the Kalka-Shimla Railway built in 1903. Its n...
| OVERNIGHT:
Shimla hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 7, Exploring Shimla
We have some leisure time this morning to explore Shimla independently or you can choose to hike to the Tara Devi Temple, which offers spectacular views of the Himalayas which surround it. We’ll continue to explore Shimla this afternoon, this time on foot, as we explore ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Shimla hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 8, A train ride to Delhi. Transfer to hotel
We have some free time this morning to explore Shimla, but we’ll say our final goodbyes at midday, driving over the hills of Kalka, as we board an evening train to Delhi. Once we arrive, we will transport you to your hotel for the evening.

| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 9, Exploring Old and New Delhi
Our day starts with a morning tour of India's capital, New Delhi. Built on the banks of the Yamuna river, New Delhi is a beautiful blend of a historical past and a vibrant present. We start at India Gate in the centre of New Delhi, a 42-metre high "Arc-de-Triomphe" like...
| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 10, Bon Voyage! Airport transfer included
After breakfast, you’ll say your final goodbyes before we transfer you to the airport, where you’ll board your flight back home. If you'd like to see more of India, then extensions are available to visit the Holy City of Varanasi, head to the beaches of Goa, or go on saf...
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A

| MEALS:
Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,985
Price per day$199
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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What's excluded

    • International flights (available on request)
    • Visa fees
    • Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tips for drivers and guides
    • Entrance fees (budget USD 40, payable in Amritsar)
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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