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£2,745 per person

In the Foothills of the Himalaya

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Attending the dramatic closing of the border ceremony at Wagah. With flag waving, marching and ceremonial dancing, it’s a fantastic event to witness.

Taking you to the iconic temples and hill stations of Northern India, our 'In the Foothills of the Himalaya' tour is perfect if you’re looking for something a little off the beaten path. Discover the sacred spiritual centres of Amritsar (home of the Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine) and Dharamshala. Listen for echoes of empire in Shimla and Delhi, the summer and winter capitals of the British Raj. And marvel at the spectacular scenery of the forest-cloaked Himalayan foothills, skirting the edge of this mighty mountain range.

Included with every escorted tour
  • VIP door-to-door travel service
  • Knowledgeable tour managers
  • Selected meals and international flights
  • Included excursions

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£395 deposit per person


10 excursions & visits

23 meals

Group size up to 24

Active traveller pace

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In the Foothills of the Himalaya

Day 1 - UK - In flight

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Delhi.

UK - In flight

Day 1 - UK - In flight

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Delhi.

UK - In flight

Tourists visiting the magnificent India Gate, New Delhi

Day 2 - Delhi

Arrive in Delhi, with some time at leisure.

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Dwarka, New Delhi (4-star)

Today includes…

Dinner

Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar, Punjab, India

Day 3 - Amritsar

We fly to Amritsar, and transfer to our hotel for some time to relax. This evening, we experience one of the great traditions of the city, the ‘putting to bed’ (Palki) ceremony. Twice a day, the holy book of the Sikh faith, the Granth Sahib, is moved in a grand procession from a dedicated chamber in the Sikh Parliament to the Golden Temple, and back again. This daily ritual is really something to behold, hinting at the tremendous spirituality of Amritsar.

Le Méridien Amritsar (5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Attend the ‘putting to bed’ ceremony at the Golden Temple (evening)

Breakfast and Dinner

Durgiana Temple is a premier Hindu temple of Punjab in Amritsar

Day 4 - Amritsar

We return to the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of Sikhism. At its heart, set within a sacred pool, is the Hari Mandir (Divine Temple). This gold-plated architectural jewel is topped with intricate spires and cupolas, and decorated inside and out with verses from the Granth Sahib. We’ll explore the vast temple complex, including community kitchens which provide free meals to 10,000 pilgrims and the poor every day. Afterwards, we head out to walk the busy bazaars of the city and visit the historic Jallianwala Bagh. We also take some time to admire the Durgiana Hindu temple, which takes its inspiration from the Golden Temple. An afternoon excursion to the India/Pakistan border town of Wagah showcases the pomp and pageantry of the Lowering of the Flag ceremony. Since 1959, armies flaunt their might from each side of the border with a stern display of battle call, foot stomping, marching and national anthems, before the national flags are lowered and the gates are slammed shut for the night.

Le Méridien Amritsar (5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Sightseeing tour of Amritsar (morning)
Excursion to Wagah for 'Change of Guard' ceremony (afternoon)

Breakfast and Dinner

Colorful buddhist prayer flags in town of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India

Day 5 - Dharamshala

From Amritsar, we drive the 130-odd miles to Dharamshala, a small hill station surrounded on three sides by snow-capped peaks. This delightful town owes its fame (and its nickname, the ‘little Lhasa of India’) to one particular resident, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who chose it as a place of spiritual exile in 1960.

Infinitea Centric Dharamshala (4-star)

Today includes…

Breakfast and Dinner

Multiple Buddhist prayer flags flying high at Norbulingka Institute near Dharamshala, India.

Day 6 - Dharamshala

A morning sightseeing tour of Dharamshala includes the residence of the Dalai Lama and the Norbulingka Institute, a registered trust dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan culture in art and literature. We also visit the nearby Tibetan Children’s Village, a boarding school at which orphans are provided with a Tibetan education, clothes, food and healthcare.

Infinitea Centric Dharamshala (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Sightseeing tour of Dharamshala (morning)

Breakfast and Dinner

What's included

23 meals

11 breakfasts

1 lunch

11 dinners

Transport from the UK

International and internal flights as detailed. Prices are based on return flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow.

Accommodation

11 nights in hotels and 1 in flight

Plus

Tipping (except tour manager, guide, coach driver & coach assistant)

Tour highlights

10 excursions & visits

Visits to the Golden Temple, Dharamshala Mountains, and tea plantation and factory

Sightseeing tours of Amritsar (including Durgiana Hindu Temple), Dharamshala, and Old & New Delhi

Excursion to Wagah for 'Change of Guard' ceremony

Walking tours of Pragpur and Shimla (including the Jakhu Temple)

Himalayan ‘Toy Train’ (Shimla to Taradevi), Vande Bharat Express (Chandigarh to Delhi)

1 days free time

Enjoy time to explore independently, relax at your hotel, join our optional excursions or ask your tour manager for their recommendations.

Adventure made effortless with Titan Travel

VIP experience

Titan's VIP door-to-door travel service

Experts

Local Titan Tour Manager

Portable audio

Headset system on excursions

Porterage

Services included

Key information

This tour contains areas of high altitude and customers that may be concerned are recommended to consult their doctor.
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