12 days tour

7 Day Walks In The Foothills

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7 Day Walks In The Foothills

This tour includes:

Guide

This is a fully escorted tour, by an English Speaking highly knowledgeable local Guide. Your guide meets you on arrival on Day 1, at Amritsar airport and remains with you till the departure in Chandigarh on Day 12.

Meals

All meals are included in this trip for 12 days.

Accommodation

We try to use homestays and local apartments for our tours and normally you will be staying in remote locations with us. The hotels/homestays that we use are well-inspected and well-researched. These are run by locals who, over the years have learned to cater to the guests.

Others

โ€ขTour begins from pick up at Amritsar Airport and ends at Chandigarh Airport. โ€ขAll entrance fees at all places as per mentioned in the itinerary. โ€ขServices of an accompanying English Speaking Guide. โ€ขEnough water in the jeep during the travel.

Transport

This tour is designed for couples, friends and families. All transport by air-conditioned Toyota Crysta. One couple in a car. The car remains at the disposal from Amritsar to Chandigarh.

Not included:

Flights

No flights are included.

Others

Any Airfare - Domestic or International. Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head โ€œPrices includedโ€. Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls. Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Aerated accept at Chapslee where everything is on the house.) Medical & Travel insurance. Additional costs due to flight cancellation, roadblocks, or natural calamity. Any cost for any extended stays or extended tours.

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Itinerary of your trip 7 Day Walks In The Foothills

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Amritsar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Amritsar

      Inform us about your arrival details before you start from home so that we have enough time to send your car to Amritsar airport to pick you up. You must fly to Delhi and take a connecting flight/train/taxi to Amritsar. In case you are planning to stay overnight in Delhi, and you need any help with the travel to Amritsar, kindly let us know and we shall be able to help you.

      Our driver and your Tour Guide cum Escort will meet you outside Amritsar Airport/Railway Station. From here you will drive to your hotel. After check-in drive to the Wagha border to see the Retreat ceremony. Return by the evening and relax. After dinner, you may plan to go to visit the Golden Temple to see the closing ceremony of the Holy Book.

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

      Amritsar - Dharamshala

      Drive to Dharamsala via Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Gaggal. Gradually we enter the hills and suddenly gain an elevation of 2000 meters. On arrival check in to your hotel. Relax a bit and then walk to the Monastery of Dalai Lama. His Highness lives just opposite the Monastery. 

  • Day 3 Dharamshala Jungle Walk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Dharamshala Jungle Walk

      Walking: 8 km

      Today is the day to enjoy nature to its fullest. After breakfast, we drive to the village of Naddi and follow a forest trail. The view of the hamlets dotted on the mountain slopes across the valley keeps appearing. The rest of the day is to yourself.

  • Day 4 Dharamshala - Forest Walk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Dharamshala - Forest Walk

      Walking: 8 km

      Today we shall go for another walk from the same walking point. We will walk from village Naddi to Gunna Devi temple. On the way, there is a tribal village called Bahl from where the view of Dhauladhar ranges and Chamba Valley from this place is noticeable.

  • Day 5 Dharamshala - Pragpur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Dharamshala - Pragpur

      Distance: 75 km         Driving Time: 3 hrs.        Walk: 5 km

      Drive to Pragpur and on the way, a detour to Masroor Rock temples, better-known as Ajanta of Himalayan foothills is worth a visit. 

      Check-in on arrival and then we proceed for a Village Walk through the village of Garli and enjoy the local lifestyle.

  • Day 6 Pragpur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Pragpur

      In the morning after breakfast Walk through the streets of village Pragpur. The village is known for its old houses and mansions. The lifestyle in this Heritage village is based on the traditions set by the locals. Afternoon free to your self.  

  • Day 7 Pragpur - Palampur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Pragpur - Palampur

      Distance: 105 km         Driving Time: 3.5 hrs.

      On arrival drive straight to Village Andreta to visit the Sobha Singh Art Gallery. Also visit the house of Nora Richards, the famous Irish playwriter and director. Afternoon visit a Tea factory for tea tasting. 

  • Day 8 Palampur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Palampur

      Walk: 3 hours


      Drive to Billing, the landing ground of Para-Gliders. On the way visit Baijnath temple. Then we follow  a mountain trail to reach Sherbaling Monastery. Return to hotel in the evening. 

  • Day 9 Palampur - Shimla
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Palampur - Shimla

      Distance: 200 km      Driving Time: 7 hours

      The drive is through the hilly terrain. On arrival check into the hotel and the free to yourself. 

  • Day 10 Shimla Heritage Walk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shimla Heritage Walk

      Walk: 6 km

      Heritage Walk is the best way to know Shimla. From your local historian, you will learn a lot about the hill station that was the Summer Capital of British India during the Raj. It still maintains the ambiance from that era and attracts a number of visitors from Britain who come here looking for their family roots. 

  • Day 11 Shimla Forest Walk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shimla Forest Walk

      Walk: 7 km

      Go with a naturalist and walk through forested trails to learn about the ecology, flora & fauna, and local lifestyle in the hills.

  • Day 12 Shimla Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shimla Departure

      Today morning we will take a toy train from Shimla for a short ride. This fascinating journey offers amazing views of Himalayan Vista. After that drive to Chandigarh to board the flight/train to your next destination.

      From here onwards you have to travel on your own so kindly make the arrangements before you start the tour. In case you need any help of suggestions, kindly let us know.

      Tour Ends.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Dharamsala Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Dharamsala Delhi

      Morning after breakfast we drive to Gaggal airport to catch flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi we are transfer to our hotel for wash and change. Later transfer to the International airport to board your flight to your next destination. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™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

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 20 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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