India Himalayas foothills & Golden Triangle 12 Days

4.9 (12 reviews) New Delhi, India
Duration13 days
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Overview

Exploration of Himalayan Foothills & Golden Triangle that combines India’s favourite tourist circuit Golden Triangle, plus, the hill stations of the Himalayan foothills, and the holy city of Amritsar. The tour starts in Amritsar, the holy city of the Sikhs featuring the landmark Golden Temple; halts in Chandigarh the modern metropolis featuring interesting man-made attractions; the tour then proceeds towards the refreshing mountains of Shimla and Kufri, both situated above 7000 feet, offering adventure as well as magnificent view of the Himalayas; the tour continues to the city of Agra: home to the iconic Taj Mahal; then to Jaipur: the “Pink City” of India with rich royal and cultural heritage evident through the city’s magnificent forts, palaces and other monuments;

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What's included

  • accommodation as per Tour programme (3 Star or 4 Star Hotel Option)
  • Air Conditioned Vehicle with Professional Chauffeur for the tour programme
  • Meet and Greet Assistance at Delhi International Airport
  • Private Professional English Speaking Chauffeur
  • Breakfast
  • Entrances fees of Monuments as per programme
  • Bottled water and wet tissue in the Vehicle
  • All Fuel and Interstate Tax included.
  • Parking fee of monuments and airports
  • Private Professional English Speaking Tour guide
  • Any mandatory Gala Dinner on Christmas and New Year Eve
  • Any airfare (International or Domestic)
  • Any items that is not mentioned under Inclusions

What to expect

Day 1: New Delhi Arrival
  1. New Delhi
    Pass by
    Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel in Delhi. Day free at leisure. Delhi: Delhi has been the national capital of India for more than 100 years and is an idyllic symbol of the magnificent past and thriving present of India. This city fascinates its visitors with its blend of various nationalities, diverse culture and traditions, heritage of the bygone eras as old as 4th century and modernization of lifestyle and culture - all at once. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: New Delhi
  1. Jama Masjid
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, proceed with Delhi sightseeing tour with first visit to the Jama Masjid - the largest Mosque in India. Visit Chandni Chowk oldest, biggest bazaar of Old Delhi. Today at Chandni Chowk, explore the narrow alleys & colorful markets & local shoppers. Also get the opportunity to taste the local food in Delhi. and reach Rajghat, a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial. Visit the Humayun Tomb - first garden-style tomb of India. The main highlight of this tomb, inspired by Persian architecture, is the four garden squares with water passage channels surrounding the tomb. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan - residence of the President of India and India Gate - an archway built in honor of the soldiers who died in World War I. Visit Qutub Minar built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1193 to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
  2. Pasar Chandni Chowk
    30m · Admission ticket included
    visit Chandni Chowk Market
  3. Raj Ghat
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Raj gaht
  4. Qutub Minar
    1m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Qutub Minar
  5. Humayun's Tomb
    1m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Humayuns Tomb
Day 3: New Delhi - Amritsar (490KM - 7 Hours)
  1. Amritsar
    Pass by
    After breakfast, drive to Amritsar and check into hotel
Day 4: Amritsar
  1. Golden Temple
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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. visit Golden Temple , 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.
  2. Durgiana Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Temple
  3. Wagah Border
    3m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Wagah Border
Day 5: Amritsar - Chandigarh ( 230 KM - 4 Hours)
  1. Sukhna Lake
    1m · Admission ticket included
    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
  2. The Rock Garden of Chandigarh
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Rock Garden
Day 6: Chandigarh - Shimla (110 KM - 4 Hours)
  1. Shimla
    Pass by
    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 7: Shimla
  1. Kufri
    3h
    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
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Temple
  3. Indian Institute of Advanced Study
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Visit this
  4. The Mall Road
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Walking tour of Mall Road
Day 8: Shimla - New Delhi ( 350 KM - 7 Hours)
  1. New Delhi
    Pass by
    After breakfast, drive to Delhi and check into your hotel
Day 9: New Delhi - Agra (200 KM - 4 Hours)
  1. Taj Mahal
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, drive to Agra and check into hotel. Later visit 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.

    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.
  2. Agra Fort
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Agra Fort
Day 10: Agra - Jaipur (250KM - 5 Hours)
  1. Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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
Day 11: Jaipur
  1. Amber fort
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Morning after breakfast start your guiding tour of Capital city of Rajasthan Jaipur Tour. visit - Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar ( Astronomical Site ), Hawa Mahal ( Wind Palace ), Jal Mahal Mahal ( water Palace ). evening free for shopping in Jaipur Bazaar.
  2. The City Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit City Palace
  3. Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Jantar Mantar
  4. Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Drive past hawa Mahal
Day 12: Jaipur - New Delhi (250 KM - 5 Hours)
  1. New Delhi
    Pass by
    After breakfast, drive to New Delhi and check into hotel
Day 13: New Delhi Departure
  1. New Delhi
    Pass by
    After breakfast, drive to New Delhi airport flight to home

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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