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Mountains & Mystics of India (8 destinations)

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Start and end in Delhi

4.5 (29 reviews)

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Delhi
Delhi
Optional Activities
- Visit Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Qutub Minar (12-century monument)
Landmarks
Humayun's Tomb
Qutub Minar
Day 2
Delhi
Delhi
Included Activities
- Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour with cycle rickshaw ride
- Visit to Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
- Visit to Jama Masjid (Delhi's oldest and India's largest mosque)
Landmarks
Sheeshganj Gurudwara
Jama Masjid
Day 3
Delhi to Shimla
Delhi to Shimla
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Shimla
Landmarks
Shimla
Day 4
Shimla
Shimla
Meals
Dinner (Traditional home-cooked dinner with a local family)
Included Activities
- Visit to Viceregal Lodge
Optional Activities
- Walking trails (gentle to challenging options)
- Bollywood film at local cinema (INR100)
Landmarks
Viceregal Lodge
Day 5
Shimla to Mandi
Shimla to Mandi
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Mandi
- Exploration of Mandi's unique sunken shopping centre
Optional Activities
- Time at the bathing ghats along the river
- Hike to hilltop temples
Landmarks
Beas River
Day 6
Mandi to Dharamsala
Mandi to Dharamsala
Optional Activities
- Wander the streets and explore the town
Landmarks
Dharamsala
Day 7
Dharamsala
Dharamsala
Included Activities
- Visit to Norbulingka Institute with grounds and workshops
- Visit to Tsuglagkhang complex and Dalai Lama's temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Losel Doll Museum (INR50)
Landmarks
Norbulingka Institute
Tsuglagkhang Complex
Dalai Lama's Temple
Losel Doll Museum
Day 8
Dharamsala to Amritsar
Dharamsala to Amritsar
Included Activities
- Walking exploration of Old City streets and bazaars
- Visit to Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
- Visit to sacred pool (Amrit Sarovar)
- Visit to the langar (community kitchen at Golden Temple)
Landmarks
Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
Amrit Sarovar
Day 9
Amritsar
Amritsar
Included Activities
- Visit to Jallianwala Bagh
- Watch India-Pakistan border flag ceremony at Wagah Border
Landmarks
Jallianwalla Bagh
Wagah Border
Day 10
Haridwar to Rishikesh
Haridwar to Rishikesh
Included Activities
- Visit to Vashishta Gufa (ancient meditation cave)
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll along the ghats of the Ganges
Landmarks
Vashishta Gufa
Ganges River
Day 11
Rishikesh
Rishikesh
Included Activities
- Yoga class
- Leader-led jungle walk
Optional Activities
- Whitewater rafting down the Ganges (INR1500)
Landmarks
Rishikesh
Day 12
Rishikesh to Delhi
Rishikesh to Delhi
Day 13
Delhi
Delhi

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Humayun's Tomb
Qutub Minar

Landmarks
Sheeshganj Gurudwara
Jama Masjid

Landmarks
Shimla

Landmarks
Viceregal Lodge

Landmarks
Beas River

Landmarks
Dharamsala

Landmarks
Norbulingka Institute
Tsuglagkhang Complex
Dalai Lama's Temple
Losel Doll Museum

Landmarks
Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
Amrit Sarovar

Landmarks
Jallianwalla Bagh
Wagah Border

Landmarks
Vashishta Gufa
Ganges River

Landmarks
Rishikesh

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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4.5

Overall rating based on 29 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.3
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
3.3
Food
3.7
Tour Operator
4.5

Sheena5.0•July 2026
Great tour, really enjoyed it.
Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thanks for your review, Sheena! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your Mountains & Mystics of India adventure. We hope to see you on another adventure with us soon!
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christine4.0•October 2024
I really enjoyed everything about this trip done so much at a good pace. Some hotels were a let down especially the...
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Traveled in September 2024
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you so much for your review of your time in India! We are thrilled that you enjoyed yourself on the trip, but sorry that the hotel in Dharamsala let you down. We have forwarded this feedback onto the local operations team to investigate the issues you highlighted here. If you have additional feedback you would like to share, please feel free to email customercare@intrepidtravel.com
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Graham4.0•March 2024
Good itinerary lots of new sights and experiences. Excellent guide
Traveled in March 2024
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hello Graham, I'm pleased to hear you had a great experience travelling with us! We can't wait to have you join us on another tour once again :)
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Dean5.0•December 2022
Wonderful tour with amazing sights and once in a lifetime experiences!!
Traveled in November 2022
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Dean - Thank you for your review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your time experiencing this incredible part of India, we hope you'll have a lifetime of wonderful memories and we look forward to welcoming you on your next Intrepid adventure.
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Bernadette4.5•September 2019
First time on intrepid trip, the information provided before travel outlined accurately the destination and activities
Traveled in March 2019
Barbara4.5•September 2019
Every aspect of the trip was excellent and I would do it again! I can't recommend booking via Intrepid Germany,...
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Traveled in March 2019
Sheri4.5•September 2019
Unbelievable experience and everything went very smoothly
Traveled in March 2019
Namitaganguli4.5•September 2019
I like the way ,tour was organise though hectic
Traveled in March 2019
Moira4.8•September 2019
Great trip. Diverse landscapes and religions and sites. Excellent guide. Harsha was informative, helpful, always went...
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Traveled in March 2019
Josephine4.5•September 2019
The whole trip was a huge adventure the real India experience. Fantastic.
Traveled in March 2019

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