12 days
from AU$4,140 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.
10 excursions & visits
23 meals
Active traveller pace
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Day 1 - Delhi
Join your tour group at the hotel.
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Dwarka, New Delhi (4-star)
Day 2 - 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)
Day 3 - 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)
Day 4 - 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)
Day 5 - 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)
Day 6 - Pragpur
A morning’s drive takes us to the ornamental heritage village of Pragpur by way of a tea plantation and tea factory, where we learn about the plucking and processing of Kangra tea. In the afternoon, a walking tour of Pragpur’s cobbled streets, lined with richly decorated buildings, offers a glimpse of the village’s regal past. Our hotel, a splendid country mansion surrounded by orchards, is also a delight to explore.
The Judge's Court, Pragpur (3-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visit a tea plantation and factory (morning)
Walking tour of Pragpur (afternoon)
Day 7 - Shimla
The next destination on our Himalayan holidays is Shimla, ‘Queen of the Hills’ and the summer capital during British rule in India. In this idyllic retreat, 2,200m above sea level, temperatures averaged 15 to 20 degrees cooler than Delhi and the baking hot plains. It’s an idyllic retreat, surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests and criss-crossed by mountain streams - and all set against a backdrop of the snow-capped Himalaya.
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla (4-star)
Day 8 - Shimla
A scenic rail journey aboard the Himalayan ‘Toy Train’ transports us from Shimla to Taradevi. Later, we’ll visit the Jakhu Temple dedicated to Hanuman, the heroic Hindu monkey god, before a walking tour of Shimla. Echoes of empire still abound in its churches, libraries and grand colonial edifices. We’ll visit the Elizabethan style Viceregal Lodge, built in 1888 for Lord Dufferin and Christ Church built in 1844, before a stroll around the colourful mall.
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Himalayan ‘Toy Train’ from Shimla to Taradevi (morning)
Walking tour of Shimla (afternoon)
Day 9 - Shimla
A day at leisure to relax in the beautiful surroundings of Shimla.
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla (4-star)
Day 10 - Chandigarh - Delhi
We head to Chandigarh, stopping for lunch en route. At Chandigarh station, we’ll board the Vande Bharat Express, bound for Delhi.
The Leela Ambience, Delhi (5-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Vande Bharat Express from Chandigarh to Delhi (afternoon)
Day 11 - Delhi
We’ll take in the best of Delhi, ‘Old’ and ‘New’, from the hand-carved 12th-century Qutab Minar minaret and the garden-tomb of Emperor Humayun, to the grand avenues and government buildings of Lutyens’ New Delhi. We also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and the 17th-century Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India.
The Leela Ambience, Delhi (5-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi (all day)
Day 12 - Delhi
Say goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel.
Delhi
Day 1 - Delhi
Day 1 - Delhi
Join your tour group at the hotel.
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Dwarka, New Delhi (4-star)
Day 2 - Amritsar
Day 2 - 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)
Day 3 - Amritsar
Day 3 - 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)
Day 4 - Dharamshala
Day 4 - 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)
Day 5 - Dharamshala
Day 5 - 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)
Day 6 - Pragpur
Day 6 - Pragpur
A morning’s drive takes us to the ornamental heritage village of Pragpur by way of a tea plantation and tea factory, where we learn about the plucking and processing of Kangra tea. In the afternoon, a walking tour of Pragpur’s cobbled streets, lined with richly decorated buildings, offers a glimpse of the village’s regal past. Our hotel, a splendid country mansion surrounded by orchards, is also a delight to explore.
The Judge's Court, Pragpur (3-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visit a tea plantation and factory (morning)
Walking tour of Pragpur (afternoon)
What's included
23 meals
11 breakfasts
1 lunch
11 dinners
Accommodation
11 nights in hotels
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)
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Portable audio
Headset system on excursions
Porterage
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