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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    New Delhi

    Your representative meets you at New Delhi airport and takes you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day getting settled and relaxing after your flight.

    Start point
    New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
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  2. Day 2

    New Delhi and Old Delhi

    After breakfast, you'll head out for a guided tour covering both New Delhi and Old Delhi. The morning includes Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb, plus you'll pass by Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then spend the afternoon walking through Old Delhi with stops at Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and a rickshaw ride through the busy Chandni Chowk spice market.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
    • Visit Qutub Minar
    • Visit Lotus Temple
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate
    • Visit Raj Ghat
    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Drive past Red Fort
    • Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
    Landmarks
    Qutub Minar
    Lotus Temple
    Humayun's Tomb
    Rashtrapati Bhavan
    India Gate
    Raj Ghat
    Jama Masjid
    Red Fort
    Chandni Chowk
  3. Day 3

    New Delhi to Amritsar

    Check out after breakfast and head to New Delhi railway station to catch the train to Amritsar. Once you arrive, meet your representative who transfers you to your hotel. After refreshing, you'll go to Wagah Border to see the Beating Retreat ceremony, then return for the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wagah Border and attend Beating Retreat ceremony
    Landmarks
    Wagah Border
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  4. Day 4

    Amritsar

    This morning after breakfast, your guided tour covers the main sights of Amritsar. You'll visit the Golden Temple, which blends Hindu and Muslim architecture and holds great spiritual importance. Also on the agenda are Jallianwala Bagh and Durgiana Temple. The afternoon is yours to shop or rest at your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of Amritsar
    • Visit Golden Temple
    • Visit Jallianwala Bagh
    • Visit Durgiana Temple
    Landmarks
    Golden Temple
    Jallianwala Bagh
    Durgiana Temple
  5. Day 5

    Amritsar to Pragpur

    After breakfast, you'll drive to Pragpur and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is open for whatever you'd like to do, whether that's exploring on your own or just taking it easy.

    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6

    Pragpur to Dharamshala

    Following breakfast, you'll drive toward Dharamshala with stops at Kangra Fort and the Raja Sansar Chand Museum in Kangra town. Once you reach Dharamshala, check in and have the evening free to settle in however you prefer.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kangra Fort
    • Visit Raja Sansar Chand Museum
    • Visit Kangra town
    Landmarks
    Kangra Fort
    Raja Sansar Chand Museum
  7. Day 7

    Dharamshala

    You'll take a guided tour of Dharamshala starting after breakfast. The day includes Naddi Village, Dal Lake, St. John Church, Bhagsu Nag Temple, and Bhagsunag Waterfall. You'll also visit the 14th Dalai Lama's Monastery and Residence at Namgyal Monastery. The afternoon leaves you free for shopping or downtime at your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of Dharamshala
    • Visit Naddi Village
    • Visit Dal Lake
    • Visit St. John Church
    • Visit Bhagsu Nag Temple
    • Visit Bhagsunag Waterfall
    • Visit 14th Dalai Lama's Monastery & Residence (Namgyal Monastery)
    Landmarks
    Naddi Village
    Dal Lake
    St. John Church
    Bhagsu Nag Temple
    Bhagsunag Waterfall
    Namgyal Monastery
  8. Day 8

    Dharamshala

    Another day in Dharamshala after breakfast takes you to War Memorial, Kangra Art Museum, and Dharamshala Cricket Stadium. After that, your time is your own for whatever activities interest you.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit War Memorial
    • Visit Kangra Art Museum
    • Visit Dharamshala Cricket Stadium
    Landmarks
    Kangra Art Museum
  9. Day 9

    Dharamshala to Manali

    Check out after breakfast and drive to Manali, stopping along the way at Bhootnath temple, Shyama Kali temple, and a few other temples. Check into your hotel in Manali, then the rest of the day is free.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bhootnath temple
    • Visit Shyama kali temple
    • Visit other temples
    Landmarks
    Bhootnath Temple
    Shyama Kali Temple
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  10. Day 10

    Manali

    You'll head out on a sightseeing tour of Manali after breakfast. Visit Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, and Vashist Village, which is known for its hot water springs. Naggar Castle and the Roerich Art Gallery (dedicated to Russian painter Nicholas Roerich) are next, along with Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple. The evening is free to wander The Mall road for shopping and leisure.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Manali
    • Visit Hadimba Temple
    • Visit Manu Temple
    • Visit Vashist Village and its hot water springs
    • Visit Naggar Castle
    • Visit Roerich Art Gallery
    • Visit Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple
    Landmarks
    Hadimba Temple
    Manu Temple
    Vashist Village
    Naggar Castle
    Roerich Art Gallery
    Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple
  11. Day 11

    Manali

    Starting after breakfast, you'll take a day trip to Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley with stops at Kothi Gorge and Gulaba Marhi. After the excursion wraps up, you'll head back to your hotel for the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Day excursion trip to Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley
    • Visit Kothi Gorge
    • Visit Gulaba Marhi
    Landmarks
    Rohtang Pass
    Solang Valley
    Kothi Gorge
    Gulaba Marhi
  12. Day 12

    Manali to Shimla

    Check out after breakfast and drive toward Shimla. En-route, you'll stop in Kullu and Manikaran. Once you get to Shimla, check in to your hotel and have the evening free to relax.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kullu
    • Visit Manikaran
    Landmarks
    Kullu
    Manikaran
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  13. Day 13

    Shimla

    Following breakfast, your guided tour of Shimla includes Kali Bari Temple, Sankat Mochan temple, and Jakhu temple (all devoted to Lord Hanuman), Christ Church, State Museum, and the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. The evening is free for shopping and exploring The Mall and The Ridge.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of Shimla
    • Visit Kali Bari Temple
    • Visit Sankat Mochan temple
    • Visit Jakhu temple
    • Visit Christ Church
    • Visit State Museum
    • Visit Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS)
    Landmarks
    Kali Bari Temple
    Sankat Mochan Temple
    Jakhu Temple
    Christ Church
    State Museum
  14. Day 14

    Shimla to Haridwar

    After breakfast, you'll check out and go to Shimla railway station to board the train to Kalka. From there, drive to Haridwar and check into your hotel. The rest of your day is free for your own activities.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  15. Day 15

    Haridwar

    You'll take a guided tour of Haridwar after breakfast, visiting several temples and ashrams including Chandi Devi Temple, Mansa Devi, Bharat Mata Mandir, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, and Daksha Mahadev temple. In the evening, you'll experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony at Har ki Pauri.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Haridwar temples and ashrams
    • Visit Chandi Devi Temple
    • Visit Mansa Devi
    • Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
    • Visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram
    • Visit Daksha Mahadev temple
    • Experience Ganges Aarti ceremony at Har ki Pauri
    Landmarks
    Chandi Devi Temple
    Mansa Devi
    Bharat Mata Mandir
    Parmarth Niketan Ashram
    Daksha Mahadev Temple
    Har ki Pauri
  16. Day 16

    Haridwar to Rishikesh

    After breakfast, head on a full day guided tour to Rishikesh, known as the 'Yoga Capital of the World'. You'll visit Bharat Temple at Triveni Ghat, Thirteen Story Temple, Gita Bhavan, Swarg Ashram, and Parmarth Niketan. The famous hanging bridges Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula over the Ganga river are also on the itinerary. You'll return to Haridwar for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of Rishikesh
    • Visit Bharat Temple at Triveni Ghat
    • Visit Thirteen Story Temple
    • Visit Gita Bhavan
    • Visit Swarg Ashram
    • Visit Parmarth Niketan
    • Visit Laxman Jhula hanging bridge
    • Visit Ram Jhula hanging bridge
    Landmarks
    Bharat Temple
    Triveni Ghat
    Gita Bhavan
    Swarg Ashram
    Parmarth Niketan
    Laxman Jhula
    Ram Jhula
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  17. Day 17

    Haridwar to New Delhi

    Check out after breakfast and go to Haridwar railway station to catch the train back to New Delhi. Your representative meets you at the station and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore.

    Meals
    Breakfast
  18. Day 18

    New Delhi

    After breakfast, check out and head to New Delhi airport for your flight home or to your next destination.

    End point
    New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • David
    · October 3rd, 2025
    This 15-day tour was a fantastic experience of India. Historical sites, cultural experiences, and spiritual sites made this trip truly special. Visiting amazing landmarks, like India Gate and Qutub Minar, was a great start, and the camel ride in Jaisalmer was an experience I’ll never forget. Varanasi Ganges Aarti was a highlight something I will always treasure. Loca guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and they gave us deep insights into the country history. All hotels were good but for good comfort upgrade hotels. Overall, it was a great experience, and I highly recommend this tour.
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  • Anne
    · October 2nd, 2025
    Excellent coordination on this 10-day tour. Our driver was polite, steady, and handled the hills confidently. All hotels were pre-booked and ready on arrival. Guides made each place more memorable with their insights, particularly in Mcleodganj and Manali. Every sightseeing point was planned to avoid crowds. We also appreciated the little things like water bottles in the car and timely breaks. It’s clear this team knows how to manage mountain tours with care and experience.
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  • Christine
    · October 2nd, 2025
    I recently completed the 15-day tour with UncleSam Holidays, and it exceeded all my expectations. I’ve traveled quite a bit, but the historical depth and cultural immersion in this itinerary were something I had never experienced before. From the bustling streets of Delhi to the spiritual heart of Varanasi, every place told a unique story. The camel ride in Jaisalmer was a surreal experience, and the boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi was deeply moving. The hotels were all great, offering comfort after long days of sightseeing. Special thanks to our guides, who made the history come alive with their stories. Definitely recommend this tour.
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