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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
    • Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
    • Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Urban Adventure activities
    • Group meal at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Humayun's Tomb
    Jama Masjid
    Sheeshganj Gurudwara
  2. Day 2

    Delhi

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led excursion through Old Delhi
    • Metro system ride
    • Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk marketplace
    • Visit to Jama Masjid
    • Visit to Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at recommended local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Sheeshganj Gurudwara
    Chandni Chowk
  3. Day 3

    Delhi to Jaipur

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led walking and market tour
    • Visit to Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
    • Visit to Jaipur's Royal City Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to one of Maharaja Jai Singh's five astronomical observatories
    Landmarks
    Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
    Jaipur City Palace
  4. Day 4

    Jaipur

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Amber Fort

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning hot air balloon experience
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Maota Lake
    Sheesh Mahal
  5. Day 5

    Jaipur to Lotwara

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk around Old Quarter of Lotwara
    • Village walk experience

    Optional Activities

    • Local stalls visit and sampling of seasonal local sweets
    Landmarks
    Lotwara Village
  6. Day 6

    Lotwara to Agra

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Fatehpur Sikri
    • Visit to Taj Mahal

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Akbar's Mausoleum
    Landmarks
    Fatehpur Sikri
    Taj Mahal
    Akbar's Mausoleum
  7. Day 7

    Agra to Delhi

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Agra Fort and Yamuna River banks

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with group at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Agra Fort
    Yamuna River
  8. Day 8

    Delhi

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led Old Delhi walking and rickshaw tour
    • Visit to Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
    • Visit to Jama Masjid
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Sheeshganj Gurudwara
  9. Day 9

    Delhi to Shimla

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk in Shimla

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shimla town independently
    Landmarks
    Shimla
  10. Day 10

    Shimla

    Included Activities

    • Kalka-Shimla Railway scenic ride
    • Viceregal Lodge visit

    Optional Activities

    • Shop along Mall Road
    • Visit Jakhu Temple
    • Shop for wooden crafts at Lakkar Bazaar
    • Walking trails in Shimla
    • Watch Bollywood film at local cinema
    Landmarks
    Kalka-Shimla Railway
    Jakhu Temple
    Lakkar Bazaar
    Viceregal Lodge
    Mall Road
  11. Day 11

    Shimla to Mandi

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with group at former palace of the Raja of Mandi)

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led walking tour of Mandi
    • Dinner with group

    Optional Activities

    • Spend time at bathing ghats along the river
    • Hike to hilltop temples
    Landmarks
    Mandi
    Beas River
  12. Day 12

    Mandi to Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dharamsala town independently
    • Walk through streets and discover Tibetan culture
    Landmarks
    Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj)
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj)

    Included Activities

    • Norbulingka Institute visit
    • Dalai Lama Temple (Tsuglagkhang complex) visit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Losel Doll Museum
    Landmarks
    Norbulingka Institute
    Tsuglagkhang Complex
    Losel Doll Museum
  14. Day 14

    Dharamsala to Amritsar

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) visit
    • Langar (community kitchen) experience

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old City streets and bazaars independently
    Landmarks
    Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
    Amrit Sarovar (Sacred Pool)
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Amritsar to Haridwar (Overnight train)

    Included Activities

    • Jallianwala Bagh visit
    • Wagah Border flag ceremony visit
    Landmarks
    Jallianwala Bagh
    Wagah Border
  16. Day 16

    Haridwar to Rishikesh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk
    • Chaurasi Kutia (Beatles Ashram) visit
    • Ganga Aarti evening ritual at Ganges River
    Landmarks
    Chaurasi Kutia
    Ganges River
  17. Day 17

    Rishikesh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led group jungle walk

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Ganges River independently
    • Attend yoga class
    • Whitewater raft down the Ganges
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
  18. Day 18

    Rishikesh to Delhi

  19. Day 19

    Delhi

    Optional Activities

    • Urban Adventures Hidden Gems of Delhi tour (if extended stay arranged)

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