holy india
9 days ex Delhi
Delhi, Dharamsala's Little Lhasa, Amritsar's Golden Temple, Shimla hill station, Himalayan foothills
Discover mountainous landscapes, sacred temples and rich cultural sights. This is Holy India! You will be taken on a journey to the heights of the Himalayan foothills in India's Northern provinces by train and private air conditioned vehicle. Be astounded by the beauty of the region's breathtaking mountainous scenery. Visit the home of Tibet's exiled government and his Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala's Little Lhasa. Watch the sun dance over the holy Golden Temple in Amritsar, the Sikh religion's most spiritual sight. Step back to the period of the Raj as you discover the grandeur of Shimla, British India's summer capital.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: First class hotel (3 nts), Standard cottage (2 nts), Heritage hotel (2 nts) Overnight train (1 nt)
Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicles, air-conditioned train, walking, Shimla toy train Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers are included - transfers must be arranged in advance so please forward us the flight numbers and times at least 14 days prior to dep
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Budget: Allow USD $140 for meals not included.
Discover mountainous landscapes, sacred temples and rich cultural sights. This is Holy India! You will be taken on a journey to the heights of the Himalayan foothills in India's Northern provinces by train and private air conditioned vehicle. Be astounded by the beauty of the region's breathtaking mountainous scenery. Visit the home of Tibet's exiled government and his Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala's Little Lhasa. Watch the sun dance over the holy Golden Temple in Amritsar, the Sikh religion's most spiritual sight. Step back to the period of the Raj as you discover the grandeur of Shimla, British India's summer capital.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: First class hotel (3 nts), Standard cottage (2 nts), Heritage hotel (2 nts) Overnight train (1 nt)
Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicles, air-conditioned train, walking, Shimla toy train Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers are included - transfers must be arranged in advance so please forward us the flight numbers and times at least 14 days prior to dep
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Budget: Allow USD $140 for meals not included.
Call (661) 399-9515 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6067590
- Tour Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Delhi | An overnight train journey takes you to the Himalayan foothills in India's north. |
| Days 2-3 | Dharamsala | 'Little Lhasa' is a stunning scene of spinning prayer wheels, fluttering prayer flags, spectacular mountain views and cultivated hill scapes. The resulting ambience promotes the message of peace and harmony. |
| Days 4-5 | Amritsar | Enjoy an evening visit to the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion. Watch the exaggerated pomp and ceremony of the changing of the guards and the lowering of the flags ritual at the Wagah check point on the India-Pakistan border. |
| Days 6-7 | Shimla | Stretched along a crescent-shaped ridge at an altitude of over 2100m, Shimla was the summer capital during the British Colonial period in India. |
| Days 8-9 | Shimla to Delhi | Delight in the scenery as you descend from Shimla aboard the narrow gauge 'toy train'. You have the final day in Delhi for shopping, sightseeing or relaxing before a transfer to the airport for your departure flight. |
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