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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Start point
    Delhi, India (central locaton in Delhi, give us the pick up address)

    Included Activities

    • Delhi sightseeing tour
    • Rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk
    • Visit Kinari Bazar wedding market
    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Explore Khari Baoli spice market
    • Photo stop at Red Fort
    • Visit Mahatma Gandhi cremation site
    • View India Gate and Raj Path
    • View Parliament House and Secretariat buildings
    • Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple
    Landmarks
    Chandi Chowk
    Kinari Bazar
    Jama Masjid
    Khari Baoli
    Red Fort
    Mahatma Gandhi cremation site
    India Gate
    Raj Path
    Parliament House
    Secretariat buildings
    Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
  2. Day 2

    Delhi to Rishikesh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing of Rishikesh
    • Walk to Laxman Jhula bridge
    • Visit local temples
    Landmarks
    Laxman Jhula
    Ganges River
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  3. Day 3

    Rishikesh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Yoga and breath awareness exercises with instructor
    • Sightseeing of Rishikesh
    • Visit Ram Jhula
    • Visit Swarg Ashram
    • Visit Bharat Mandir
    • Visit Beatles Ashram
    Landmarks
    Ram Jhula
    Swarg Ashram
    Bharat Mandir
    Beatles Ashram
  4. Day 4

    Haridwar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Yoga and meditation classes
    • Sightseeing of Haridwar
    • Cable car to Mansa Devi Temple
    • Visit Har Ki Pouri (Ganga Ghat)
    • Attend Ganga Aarti ceremony
    Landmarks
    Mansa Devi Temple
    Har Ki Pouri
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  5. Day 5

    Rishikesh to Shimla

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  6. Day 6

    Shimla

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing of Shimla
    • Visit Taradevi Temple
    • Visit Jakhu Temple
    • Visit Chandwick Waterfalls
    • Visit Mall
    • Visit Ridge
    • Visit Lower Bazaar
    • Visit Kali Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Jungle walk
    • Explore pahadi culture
    Landmarks
    Taradevi Temple
    Jakhu Temple
    Chandwick Waterfalls
    Mall
    Ridge
    Lower Bazaar
    Kali Temple
  7. Day 7

    Shimla to Manali

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sundernagar Lake
    • Visit Pandoh Dam
    • Visit Vaishno Devi Temple
    • View Kullu Valley
    Landmarks
    Sundernagar Lake
    Pandoh Dam
    Vaishno Devi Temple
    Kullu Valley
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  8. Day 8

    Manali

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Rohtang Pass or Snow Point
    • Visit Solang Valley
    • Tibetan Monastery sightseeing
    • Mall Road sightseeing

    Optional Activities

    • Paragliding at Solang Valley
    • Ropeway at Solang Valley
    Landmarks
    Rohtang Pass
    Solang Valley
    Tibetan Monastery
    Mall Road
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  9. Day 9

    Manali to Dharamshala

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stay at Indian family homestay
    • Cooking classes
    • Countryside mountain walks
    • Local temple sightseeing
    • Tea plantation viewing
    • River and dam sightseeing

    Optional Activities

    • Paragliding at Bir Billing Valley
    Landmarks
    Bir Billing Valley
    Kangra district tea plantations
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  10. Day 10

    Dharamshala

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Supper at the village)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to McLeodGanj
    • Visit Dal Lake
    • Visit Church
    • Visit Bhagsu Nag Temple
    • Visit Tibetan Monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Morning yoga classes (can be arranged on request)
    Landmarks
    McLeodGanj
    Dal Lake
    Bhagsu Nag Temple
    Tibetan Monastery
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  11. Day 11

    Dharamshala

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Local sightseeing of nearby surroundings
    • Visit Bejnath Temple
    • Visit Tashi Jong Buddhist Monastery
    • Tea factory and tea plantation visit
    • Visit Jakhani Mata Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Bir Billing paragliding activity (can be arranged on request)
    • Morning yoga classes (can be arranged on request)
    Landmarks
    Bejnath Temple
    Tashi Jong
    Kangra Valley
    Jakhani Mata Temple
  12. Day 12

    Dharamshala to Amritsar

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wagah Border flag-lowering ceremony

    Optional Activities

    • Morning yoga classes (can be arranged on request)
    Landmarks
    Wagah Border
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  13. Day 13

    Amritsar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing of Amritsar
    • Visit Golden Temple (Harimandir Sahib and Darbar Sahib)
    • Visit Jallianwala Bagh
    • Visit Durgiana Temple
    • Visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
    • Visit Panorama in Ram Bagh
    Landmarks
    Golden Temple
    Harimandir Sahib
    Darbar Sahib
    Jallianwala Bagh
    Durgiana Temple
    Shree Laxmi Narayan Mandir
    Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
    Ram Bagh
  14. Day 14

    Amritsar to Delhi

    End point
    Delhi, India (central location in Delhi, give us drop off address)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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      Transport and accommodation arrangements can be made for additional excursions but would be charged separately.

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      The temperature is around 25/30 degrees C during the day, during the day a bit colder. Summer comfortable walking clothes ans shoes, for evenings a jacket or a hoodie with long trousers. April is one of the best months to visit this region.

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