Duration: 13 days
Highlights: Delhi, Shimla, McLeod Ganj, Paragpur, Amritsar
Stunning Himalayan peaks crowned in snow, towns with colonial charm, beautiful temples – explore the best of Northern India with this itinerary.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Delhi
Upon arrival at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel by private vehicle, where you will be assisted with check-in.
Overnight: Delhi
Day 2 - Delhi – Kalka – Shimla
Early this morning around 06:00 AM, transfer to Delhi railway station to board your train to Kalka. Upon reaching, 5 hours UNESCO listed Toy Train to Shimla.
Rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight: Shimla
Day 3 – Shimla -
After breakfast, set out on a heritage walk of Shimla. Visit colonial era buildings that are now Government offices and residences, museums, churches and temples with a local guide.
Later, visit Jhako Temple. Here, while enjoying a trek, you will come very close to groups of monkeys that call this region their home.
Overnight: Shimla
Day 4 - Shimla - Manali
This morning, enjoy a long yet picturesque ride to Manali, often termed as the gateway to the Great Himalayas. A popular destination among adventure-seekers, this pretty valley has stunning vistas to mesmerise travellers.
Upon arrival, you will be assisted with the check-in at your hotel.
Rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight: Manali
Day 5 – Manali
After breakfast, set out on a tour of this alluring region.
Visit Vashisht Temple and the nearby Hot Spring, Hidimba Temple & Manu Temple.
After lunch, enjoy an hour-long panoramic ride to Naggar. Here, visit the 500-years old Naggar Castle. Then walk to Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery and enjoy his exquisite body of work.
Overnight: Manali
Day 6 - Solang Valley
Today, enjoy a ride to Solang Valley where you can immerse yourself in the extraordinary scenery and partake in adventure sports. Later, visit a Himalayan village in Solang and learn about the village life.
Overnight: Manali
Day 7 - Manali – Pragpur
This morning, enjoy a pleasant 7-hours’ ride to Pragpur, India’s first “Heritage Village”.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure soaking up the sheer beauty of the place.
Meals: B
Overnight: Pragpur
Day 8 – Pragpur
After breakfast, set out on a half day heritage walk at Pragpur; hike along village lanes, pass by old houses, a very small market, and a village pond.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight: Pragpur
Day 9 – Pragpur - Mcleodganj/Dharamshala
This morning, enjoy a 2-hours’ drive to mini Tibet – Mcleodganj.
En route visit Masrur RockCut Temples, Kangra Fort, as well as Brajeshwari Devi temple
Upon arrival, you will be assisted with the check in at your hotel.
Rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight: Pragpur
Day 10 – Mcleodganj/Dharamshala
This morning, enjoy a walk around Dalai Lama’s residence. This guided tour will be a storytelling and religious walk called kora (ritual circuit).
Later, visit the Tibetan art institute, Norbulingka and Kangra State Museum.
Later afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of monasteries of the area.
Overnight: Mcleodganj
Day 11 – Mcleodganj/Dharamshala – Amritsar
After breakfast, enjoy a 5-hours’ drive to Amritsar. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel.
Rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.
In the evening, visit the revered Sikh spiritual site, Golden Temple and see the evening rituals.
Overnight: Amritsar
Day 12 – Amritsar
This morning, visit the local markets, the historic Jaliawala Bagh, as well as Durgiyana Mandir (temple).
Later, enjoy a drive to Wagah border and enjoy the Beating Retreat ceremony at the Indo-Pak border.
Overnight: Amritsar
Day 13 - Amritsar – Delhi
Today, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Delhi.
