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Spiritual India - Foothills of the Himalaya

13 days
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From Delhi to Amritsar
4.5
7,880 traveler reviews
Spiritual India - Foothills of the Himalaya - Explore!
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Max group size:
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Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Explore bustling markets and historic sites in Delhi
  • Witness the sacred Ganga Aarti ceremony in Haridwar
  • Discover the yoga capital, Rishikesh, and its ashrams
  • Ride the scenic Toy Train to the hill station of Shimla
  • Attend the dramatic Flag Down ceremony at Wagah border

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Delhi
  2. Day 2 Full day exploring Old and New Delhi
  3. Day 3 Drive to Haridwar, walk through the market and witness the evening Aarti ceremony
  4. Day 4 Drive to Rishikesh and discover this spiritual riverside town. Visit the Beatles Ashram
  5. Day 5 Free day in Rishikesh - optional yoga session, hike or white-water rafting
  6. Day 6 Drive to Chandigarh and discover the sights of India's Greenest City
  7. Day 7 Drive to Dharampur station and catch the Toy Train up to the British Hillstation of Shimla
  8. Day 8 Discover the colonial sites of Shimla on a walking tour, including the Post Office and Viceregal Lodge
  9. Day 9 Full day's drive to Dharamsala, stopping at the market town of Mandi en route
  10. Day 10 Explore Dharamasala on foot, including the Dalai Lama Temple and the Norbulingka Institute
  11. Day 11 Drive from foothills onto the plains of Punjab, to the holy city of Amritsar
  12. Day 12 Morning heritage walking tour of Amritsar including the Golden temple and Jalianwala Bagh
  13. Day 13 Trip ends in Amritsar
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Mahagun Sarovar Portico Suites

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Godwin Hotel

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Ganga Kinare Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Lords Inn Chandigarh Zirakpur

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Ashiana Clarks Inn

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

  • Quality Inn Bhagsu Heritage

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10

  • Hotel Ritz Plaza

    Hotel
    Days 11, 12

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Explore!

4.5
(7,880 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

445

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to...

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Customer Reviews

  • Helen
    · December 31st, 2024
    The trip overall was excellent. A fantastic guide with Satish, itinerary great, food excellent and a great group.
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  • Randy
    · February 16th, 2024
    Our tour guide (G) was awesome.
  • Helen
    · February 8th, 2024
    A huge highlight was meeting and chatting to a Buddhist monk who we met at one of the temples. Standing on top of...
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13 days
Spiritual India - Foothills of the Himalaya
From Delhi to Amritsar

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Good to Know

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    India
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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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.
  • Visa
    • 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 January 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 22nd, 2025, 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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