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Spiritual India - Foothills of the Himalaya

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From Delhi to Amritsar
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mahgun Sarovar Portico Suites), Hotel (Mahgun Sarovar Portico Suites (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Akshardham temple (for early arrivals)
    • Dinner outing with tour leader (5pm onwards)
    Landmarks
    Akshardham
  2. Day 2

    New Delhi and Old Delhi

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mahgun Sarovar Portico Suites), Hotel (Mahgun Sarovar Portico Suites (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit India Gate
    • Visit Qutab Minar
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Cycle rickshaw tour of Chandni Chowk bazaar
    • Street food tasting (vegetable samosas, pakoras, jalebi)
    • View Red Fort
    • View Jami Masjid Mosque (from outside)
    Landmarks
    India Gate
    Qutab Minar
    Humayun's Tomb
    Chandni Chowk
    Red Fort
    Jami Masjid
  3. Day 3

    New Delhi to Haridwar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Godwin Hotel), Hotel (Godwin Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Haridwar's temples and markets
    • Witness Ganga Aarti ceremony at sunset

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mansa Devi Temple
    • Visit Kankhal Temple
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
    Mansa Devi Temple
    Kankhal Temple
  4. Day 4

    Haridwar to Rishikesh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganga Kinare Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat

    Optional Activities

    • Three-hour safari in Rajaji National Park
    Landmarks
    Rajaji National Park
    Triveni Ghat
    Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram
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  5. Day 5

    Rishikesh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganga Kinare Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Half-day orientation walk exploring temples, markets, and Beatles Ashram

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walk through surrounding forests
    • Meditation or yoga session at local ashram
    Landmarks
    Beatles Ashram
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  6. Day 6

    Rishikesh to Chandigarh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lords Inn Chandigarh Zirakpur), Hotel (Lords Inn Chandigarh Zirakpur (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Chandigarh's Capital Complex
    • Visit Rock Garden
    Landmarks
    Capital Complex
    Rock Garden
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  7. Day 7

    Dharampur to Shimla

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ashiana Clarks Inn), Hotel (Hotel Zion (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Toy Train journey from Dharampur to Shimla
    Landmarks
    Dharampur Station
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  8. Day 8

    Shimla

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ashiana Clarks Inn), Hotel (Hotel Zion (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Viceregal Lodge
    • Orientation walking tour of colonial sites including Christ Church and Scandal Point
    Landmarks
    Viceregal Lodge
    Christ Church
    Scandal Point
  9. Day 9

    Shimla to Dharamsala

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Quality Inn Bhagsu Heritage), Hotel (Hotel Infinitea Centrix Dharamshala (or similar))
    Landmarks
    McLeodganj
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  10. Day 10

    Dharamsala

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Infinitea Centrix Dharamshala (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Norbulingka Institute
    • Orientation walk in McLeodganj including Buddhist Namgyal Monastery
    • Visit Church of St John in the Wilderness

    Optional Activities

    • Attend Dalai Lama public audience (if available)
    • Explore McLeodganj markets and souvenir shopping
    Landmarks
    Norbulingka Institute
    Buddhist Namgyal Monastery
    Church of St John in the Wilderness
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  11. Day 11

    Dharamsala to Amritsar

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ritz Plaza), Hotel (Hotel Ritz Plaza (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Partition Museum
    • Visit Hindu Durgiana Temple
    • Visit Jalianwala Bagh
    • Evening visit to Golden Temple
    Landmarks
    Partition Museum
    Hindu Durgiana Temple
    Jalianwala Bagh
    Golden Temple
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  12. Day 12

    Amritsar

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ritz Plaza (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Heritage walking tour including Hindu Durgiana Temple and Golden Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in local markets
    Landmarks
    Hindu Durgiana Temple
    Golden Temple
  13. Day 13

    Departure from Amritsar

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Tony
    December 7th, 2025
    Excellent tour to see the essentials of India. The group size was intimate and didn't have the feel of being herded...
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  • Agata
    November 23rd, 2025
    Very nice trip, beautiful places included. There was nothing that would be too hard or not important enough for...
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  • Pam
    April 27th, 2026
    Highly recommended tour. > Excellent guides - informative, caring, entertaining, knowledgeable. > Itinerary -...
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    is it possible to have a hotel upgrade? if we would like more than 3 stars?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      We do not offer any customizations for our tours. Accommodation in India is as varied as the country itself and standards might not always meet those that you are used to back home. Service can be slow, especially when travelling with a group and a number of hotels in India don't serve alcohol due to complicated licensing laws or for religious reasons. Hot water is not always available at small properties and with a group staying, you ight find the water is cooler if you're showering last. Hotels also don't usually have heating, so it can be become chilly in the winter months, however, blankets will always be provided.

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  • 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.
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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before August 3rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 3rd, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. 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 75 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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