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India’S Best Himalayas Foothills & Golden Triangle Tour - 12

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India’S Best Himalayas Foothills & Golden Triangle Tour - 12

This tour includes:

Guide

• English Speaking Local Guides at Amritsar, Agra and Jaipur, New Delhi we aim to support local guides who have specialized and comprehensive knowledge of the regions you visit. We provide English speaking local guides at each destination of your trip, the chosen local guide will strike a great balance between knowledgeable storytelling, humor and giving you sufficient space and personal time to enjoy the awe-inspiring sites. He will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see AND recommend great local eating venues. If you were interested in diving deeper into the local culture at a specific site, you can count on your assigned local speaking guide.

Accommodation

• Accommodation in base category room of a Standard (3*) hotel or Similar New Delhi Classic Diplomat Amritsar Golden Lotous Chandigarh Western Court New Delhi Classic Diplomat Shimla Rockyknob Agra Atulyaa Taj Jaipur Vimal Heritage • Check-in Time : Throughout the trip, we request all our hotels prepare rooms in time as per your arrival time, especially if you are reaching the hotel prior to normal check-in time. (In India, normal check-in is at 12:00 hrs, check-out is at 10:00 hrs). This may not be always possible to manage early check-in for you; in that case you won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, you can store your luggage and explore the new destination. • Pre/Post Accommodation : If you’ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. Internet : Depending on the areas in which you travel, you may have limited access to the Internet. Hoteliers often charge for the connection (hourly or daily). • The style of accommodation indicated is a guideline. On rare occasions, if the suggested hotels are not available due to high demand, we will book similar alternate hotels for you.

Others

• Daily 1 Mineral water bottle per person. • Assistance by our representative during arrival and departure • All currently applicable taxes including GST.

Transport

• All transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Tata Indigo or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Meals

Daily breakfast at coffee shop or restaurant at hotel.

Not included:

Others

• Any airfare (International or Domestic) • Monument entry fees • Any mandatory Gala Dinner on Christmas and New Year Eve. • Any item of personal nature viz. Laundry • Charges, telephone bills, drinks, shopping, etc

Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company), we recommend World Nomads, a company recommended by Lonely Planet.

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Itinerary of your trip India’S Best Himalayas Foothills & Golden Triangle Tour - 12

  • Day 1 Day 1: New Delhi Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: New Delhi Arrival

      On arrival at Delhi International Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Check-in and relax.

      Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

  • Day 2 Day 2: New Delhi - Amritsar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: New Delhi - Amritsar

      fter breakfast at hotel, leave for to Amritsar. Amritsar: The name Amritsar literally means Pool of Nectar. It was founded in 1579 by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Guru of the Sikh religion who settled down beside a pool bequeathed with miraculous healing powers. His son, Guru Arjun Dev, built the temple within the pool. Later, Maharaja Ranjit Singh encrusted it with pure gold leaf.

      Upon arrival in Amritsar, meet our representative at the airport who will transfer you to the hotel.  Overnight stay at hotel in Amritsar.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Amritsar Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Amritsar Sightseeing

      After breakfast, head for Amritsar sightseeing tour with first visit to the Shree Durgiana Temple. It is a 16th century temple, built in similar fashion to Amritsar’s famous Golden Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga (Goddess of wealth). Next, visit the Jallianwala Bagh, a memorial that marks the tragic event of Amritsar Massacre in the year 1919. Visit the Rambagh Gardens that houses the summer palace of Ranjit Singh (founder of Sikh Empire in India) in the middle of the garden. This palace is now a museum that displays the history of Sikh empire, paintings, armoury, coins and manuscripts related to Ranjit Singh and lot more for you to explore. Visit the Gurudwara Shaheed Ganj Sahib dedicated to a Sikh martyr Baba Deep Singh Ji. Head to the Gurdwara Baba Atal Sahib located on the south of Golden Temple. Built in 1778-1784, it is a nine-story building adorned with spectacular architecture. It houses the remains of the son of Hargobind (6th Guru of the Sikhs).

      In the evening, visit the Golden Temple to witness the Palki Sahib ceremony wherein dozens of devotees act as a human conveyor belt to carry the Granth Sahib (a shrine containing the Adi Grantha - holy scripture of Sikhs) from the main shrine to the sanctum, where it is kept until the opening ceremony, the next morning. The golden-domed shrine, known as Gurudwara, is the holiest and the most important Sikh spots in the world, which was constructed between late 16th century and early 17th century.


      After relaxing for a while, proceed to Wagah Border, around 30 km / 1 hour drive from Amritsar city. You will witness here the Wagah Border Ceremony in a village situated near a road border crossing, goods transit terminal and a railway station between Pakistan and India. It is particularly known for the elaborate Wagah border ceremony that happens at the border gate, two hours before sunset each day. The flag ceremony is conducted by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers (PR). 

      Overnight stay at hotel in Amritsar.


  • Day 4 Day 4: Amritsar - Chandigarh ( 230 Km - 5 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Amritsar - Chandigarh ( 230 Km - 5 Hours)

      After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and depart to Chandigarh. Chandigarh: The capital of two Indian states Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh is a metropolis city designed by noteworthy Swiss-French modernist architect, Le Corbusier. Distinguished as “India’s first planned city”, Chandigarh is known for its urban architecture and design that co-exists harmoniously with nature’s preservation.

      On arrival in Chandigarh, check-in to the hotel and relax. 

      This day we will visit Sukhna Lake: a man-made huge water body nestled amidst the green foothills of the Shivalik range, and Rock Garden: a popular tourist attraction, which has been designed using entirely discarded industrial and urban waste.

      Overnight stay at hotel in Chandigarh

  • Day 5 Day 5: Chandigarh - Shimla ( 113 Km - 4 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Chandigarh - Shimla ( 113 Km - 4 Hours)

      After breakfast, we will drive to Shimla (situated at an elevation of 7467 ft. / 2,276 m). Shimla: The former summer Capital of the British India, Shimla is truly a perfect place to enjoy a leisure holiday. Now the capital of Himachal Pradesh, this northern Indian hill station offers a great view of the Himalayas. The place still has the touch of British colonial architecture and designs in certain places. Nothing like the mainstream Indian climate, Shimla is very cool and refreshing. The lush green hills and the snow-capped mountains stand tall, making it a very scenic place. Arrive Shimla, check-in to the hotel and relax. Evening is free for leisure when you could take a walk to the Mall - a promenade where you can view elegant mansions and curio shops. The magnificent pines and cedars give a beautifully fresh scent to the air. Overnight stay in Shimla.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Shimla - Kufri -Shimla
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Shimla - Kufri -Shimla

      This morning you will visit Kufri (situated at an altitude of 8630 ft. / 2630 m among the foothills of the Himalayas), a one-hour drive from Shimla. Kufri is a popular adventure destination in India famous for its trekking and hiking trails as well as skiing activities.

      Return to Shimla and in the afternoon, set off for sightseeing of Shimla town, visiting the Jakhoo Hills, known to be the highest point of Shimla (the summit is at 2,455 m / 8054 ft.) offering panoramic view of the town. The Jakhoo Temple is also a popular point of interest here. Then to the Vice Regal Lodge and walk down the Mall Road. The Ridge is a large open space, located in the heart of Shimla. And lastly to Chadwick Falls at 1586 m these rained falls are approached through Summer hill.

      Overnight stay in Shimla 

  • Day 7 Day 7: Shimla - New Delhi (350 Km - 7 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Shimla - New Delhi (350 Km - 7 Hours)

      After breakfast, drive to  Delhi and check into your hotel

  • Day 8 Day 8: New Delhi Sightseeing And Drive To Agra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: New Delhi Sightseeing And Drive To Agra

      On the second day, post breakfast, get ready to explore the wonderful sights of Old and New Delhi. Start with the beautiful Laxmi Narayan Temple and proceed to places to visit in Delhi like India Gate, a cenotaph commemorating Indian martyrs, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque. Visit the towering Qutab Minar, historical Purana Qila (Old Fort), Humayun’s Tomb and Jantar Mantar observatory. Pay homage at Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial. Later,  drive to Agra 

      Return to hotel for overnight stay.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Agra Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Agra Sightseeing

      Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) - the most extravagant symbol of love, dedication and purity ever, which took almost 22 years to build. It is an ivory-white marble monument where rests the mortals of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan (who built the Taj Mahal) and his beloved wife (Mumtaz Mahal). An interesting fact about this stunning edifice is that it turns pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden at night as the moonlight falls upon it. Watching sunrise over this iconic monument, is truly a sight to behold. 

      Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later step out to visit the Agra Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) that resembles the magnificent Red Fort in Delhi. The Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience) and the Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) are a must-see attraction here.  Later visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, located at the center of a quadrangle with gardens laid out in a Char Bagh pattern surrounding it. The structure stands over a raised sandstone terrace measuring 149 feet square and 3 feet and 4 inches high from the ground. 

      Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (250 Km - 5 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (250 Km - 5 Hours)

      Post breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to the beautiful city of Jaipur, also known as the “Pink City” of India. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the abandoned city of the Mughal Empire during the reign Mughal era’s greatest Emperor Akbar. The city boasts some of the magnificent monuments built during the Mughal Era, which include Jama Masjid (one of the largest mosques in India), the Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza (the highest gateway in the world built by Emperor Akbar in 1601  and Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti. You have time to explore the corners of Fatehpur Sikri before continuing the drive to Jaipur.

      Jaipur: Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is known as the Pink City of India due to the extensive use of pink sandstone in various buildings of the city. The monuments of this historical city showcase a myriad of architectural styles, and its vibrant bazaars are famous for unique traditional handicrafts and jewellery. The ambiance of this city speaks volumes of the rich lifestyle of the Rajput Kings. 

      Upon arrival in Jaipur, check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Jaipur Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Jaipur Sightseeing

      After breakfast, proceed for an excursion tour to Amer fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Enjoy the Elephant ride to the top of the fort. It is a 16th century majestic red sandstone and white marble fortress-palace located on a hill top of the Aravalli Ranges. Next, visit the 18th century Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory housing world’s largest stone sundial. 

      Enjoy Lunch with Cooking demonstration (Tandoor Demo) at a very fine restaurant in Jaipur. Visit Turban Museum, one of the premier tourist attractions in the city, houses the largest collection of turbans in the world. Also get the opportunity to learn how to tie a Turban.

      Continuing on the tour to Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, an exquisite 5-storey building with over 953 ornate windows and balconies (called jharokhas), built in the late-18th century. End your sightseeing tour with a visit to the City Palace, a part of which is still a royal residence, and major parts are turned into the City Palace Museum with interesting royal collections on display. Built in the 18th century, the palace complex features several noteworthy palaces and buildings such as Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal.

      Overnight stay at hotel in Mumbai.

  • Day 12 Jaipur - New Delhi (250 Km - 5 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Jaipur - New Delhi (250 Km - 5 Hours)

      After breakfast at hotel, get driven to Neemrana.Neemrana, a 15th-century Fort-Palace, now turned into a lovely heritage hotel, is tucked away beautifully on a hillside, near the Aravalli Mountain Ranges. The fort has been artistically done and maintained its original architecture with all major luxuries. One of the most unique resorts in India, Neemrana boasts of seven wings palace built over 14 layers tiered into a hill across 2.5 hectares/ 6 acres of garden-palace, Hanging gardens, pools to swim out to the horizon, an Ayurveda spa, and India’s first zip-line facility is what the world comes to experience at this luxury fort-palace resort!

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      After visiting it and drive to New Delhi airport

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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