Himalayas Tour By Train with Amritsar [Golden Temple] & Shimla Toy Train Tour -10 Days
- 10 Days
- Maximum Capacity: 20
- If Cancelled, Please Refer To Our Cancellation Policy
Adult
Description
Discover the era of the British Raj which provides an equally beguiling history lesson from the museums and tombs in Delhi to have an authentic glimpse at the region and features remote locations and lesser-visited places ...
Duration
10 Days, 9 Nights
Language
English
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Historic Sites In Old And New Delhi
- Visit The Serene Golden Temple In Amritsar
- Witness The Attari Border Flag Ceremony
- Discover Tibetan Culture In Dharamshala
- Ride The World Heritage-Listed Toy Train
Included
- 09 Nights’ Of Accommodation In 3 Star Hotels As Per Desire With Base Category Of Rooms At Each Place
- Daily Breakfast At All The Hotels
- All Transportation, Driver And Sightseeing Tours Using An AC Medium Car.
- Sightseeing As Per Tour Program.
- Rickshaw Ride On Silver Street Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
- All Pick-Ups & Drop-Offs As Per Itinerary.
- All Taxes, Parking, Toll Charges, Driver Allowance, And Service Charges
Excluded
- Medical Insurance Of Any Kind
- Any Domestic / International Flight Fares
- Any Meals ( Unless Specified )
- Anything Except In Inclusions.
- Any Guide Services & Monument Fees As Per Tour Plan
- Any Expenses Arising Out Of Unforeseen Circumstances Like Flight Delay/Cancellation/Fare Hike, Strike Or Any Other Natural Calamities.
- Personal Nature Expenses I.E. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals, And Tipping
Travel Itinerary
1 - Arrival in New Delhi
Arrive at any time and welcome to India’s bustling capital – Delhi!
Tonight, wander through the electric Karol Bagh market as your hotel is located in this vicinity or if you want to have rest then full day is for leisure and rest. Night stay is in Delhi.
2 - In New & Old Delhi
After breakfast our city tour begins with premier tastefully done Mughal architectures – Red Fort [Drive Past], Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid Mosque & Humayun’s Tomb. Walk in the slim streets of busy ‘Chandni Chowk’ with lots of Indian fast-food joints to try out, savour an ice-cream as you click pictures at ‘India Gate’. Overnight stay.
3 - New Delhi – Amritsar [ Golden Temple]
​Morning board the train for Amritsar.
Amritsar, a city at the holy heart of the Sikh religion, its glorious Golden Temple providing a serene attraction to this most holy of cities.
Optionally you may take the chance to visit the temple itself, to watch the reflective light of the moon playing across the calm waters that surround the main shrine, the Harmandir. The temple’s gold-plated dome is covered in over 700kg of pure gold.
4 - In Amritsar
Today we shall pay a visit to the Jalianwala Bagh, site of the tarnished slaughter under General Dyer in 1919, which led to 379 Sikhs being shot from point blank range by British troops. Also, visit the Golden Temple, where we make sure to remove our shoes, cover heads and wash-down our feet before entering Golden Temple.
This afternoon there will be an excursion to Attari Border to see the  Flag Down  ceremony. Night stay is in Amritsar.
5 - Amritsar – Dharamshala
Amritsar – Dharamshala (6 – 7 Hours Drive)
Morning check out and drive to Dharamshala. On arrival check in at your hotel.
Opt for an orientation walk around McLeod Ganj, the famed seat of the Tibetan government in exile and present home of Dalai Lama. Choose a tour of the Norbulingka Institute, located among beautiful gardens, devoted to preserving Tibetan culture.
Night stay is in Dharamshala.
6 - In Dharamshala
In DharamshalaEnjoy free time to explore Dharamsala on your own.
There are lots of ways to spend free time in this charming place. Visit the Kangra Art Museum in the Kotwali bazaar, or take in a performance of the Tibetan folk opera ‘Lhamo’ at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts. Night stay is in Dharamshala
7 - Dharamshala – Shimla
Enjoy a long drive to the amiable town of Shimla, high in the beautiful Himalayas. Evening is for leisure and rest. Night stay is in summer capitals of British Raj era.
8 - In Shimla
Experience an orientation walk on The Ridge and The Mall (local retreats) and discover this summer
capital of British India. Choose to visit the Viceregal Lodge or admire the neo-Gothic or Tudorbethan design of the heritage buildings. Night stay is in Shimla.
9 - Shimla – New Delhi
Opt for the World Heritage-listed toy train from Shimla to Kalka. Over the passage of 3 hours, the train gusts within tunnels as you head out of the mountains of Shimla. On arrival at Kalka Shift to the Shatabdi Express for the rest of the journey back to New Delhi, with dinner included on board.
On arrival at Delhi you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.
10 - New Delhi Depart
Day is at leisure. In time you will be transferred to Delhi Airport to board your flight for onwards journey. Tour Ends
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Book
Have your breakfast and get prepared for a full day excursion tour. Start your day with visit to Gateway of India and the very famous Taj Hotel. You can further proceed to the Prince of Wales Museum and en route to Mumbai High Court and University. You can go for the picturesque view of Marine Drive and Hanging Garden. Pay a visit to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station from outside to get the exquisite beauty of the monuments. Later, visit Tower of Silence from outside and Mani Bhavan (which tends to be the house of Mahatma Gandhi). Pay a visit to Jain Temple, World Trade Centre, and Jehangir Art Gallery. You can cover Nehru Planetarium and Haji Ali.
Welcome
Have your breakfast and get prepared for a full day excursion tour. Start your day with visit to Gateway of India and the very famous Taj Hotel. You can further proceed to the Prince of Wales Museum and en route to Mumbai High Court and University. You can go for the picturesque view of Marine Drive and Hanging Garden. Pay a visit to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station from outside to get the exquisite beauty of the monuments. Later, visit Tower of Silence from outside and Mani Bhavan (which tends to be the house of Mahatma Gandhi). Pay a visit to Jain Temple, World Trade Centre, and Jehangir Art Gallery. You can cover Nehru Planetarium and Haji Ali.
Tour Terms & Conditions
- Until 90 days prior to arrival – 30% of the deposited amount
- Between 89 days to 60 days prior to arrival – 40% of the deposited amount
- Between 59 days to 0 days prior to arrival – NO REFUND
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