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Golden Foothills - Encounters Travel

Golden Foothills

10 days
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4.0
(1)
From Amritsar to New Delhi
Tour Operator:
Encounters Travel
Max group size:
12
Age range:
8 to 95
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
103714
Private available:
From
US $1,785
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Plan your adventure:

Places You’ll See

  • Amritsar
    Amritsar
  • Dharamsala
    Dharamsala
  • Shimla
    Shimla
  • New Delhi
    New Delhi
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Highlights

  • Enter the Golden Temple
  • Visit Garli Kangra Valley's heritage village
  • Discover Humayun's Tomb in Delhi

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Itinerary

Start in Amritsar and end in New Delhi! With the In-depth Cultural tour Golden Foothills, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Amritsar, India and 7 other destinations in India. Golden Foothills includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1: Welcome to Amritsar - airport to hotel transfer included
  2. Day 2: A visit to Amritsar’s Golden Temple
  3. Day 3: A free day in McLeod Ganj
  4. Day 4: Exploring the Dalai Lama Monastery
  5. Day 5: Exploring the Heritage Villages of Pragpur & Garli
  6. Day 6: A Toy Train Ride to Shimla
  7. Day 7: Exploring Shimla
  8. Day 8: A train ride to Delhi. Transfer to hotel
  9. Day 9: Exploring Old and New Delhi
  10. Day 10: Bon Voyage! Airport transfer included
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel
9 nights

    Operated by Encounters Travel

    4.5
    (867)
    Gold

    Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're visiting. Our tours range from historical sightseeing and Nile cruises in Egypt, through to long strenuous treks and white water rafting in Nepal or swimming with whales in Tonga. You can join other travellers on a small group departure, or personalise and tailor-make an itinerary for you to enjoy privately. Whatever your preference, we have a team of experienced travel consultants ready to advise you and help arrange your next great adventure!

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    Customer Reviews

    • Golden Foothills reviewer 1
      · March 15th, 2019
      Amritsar was mind boggling and beautiful!
      Encounters Travel commented on this review
      Dear Helga, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your trip to India and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
      Trip date: February 2019

    Dates & Availability

    10 days
    Golden Foothills
    From Amritsar to New Delhi
    No credit card fees

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    Good to Know

    • Currency
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      Indian Rupee
      India
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

      Type C
      India
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      India
      Type F
      India
      Type D
      India
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      India
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before May 25th, 2023 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 25th, 2023, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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