Delhi – Kalka – Shimla – Palampur – Dharamshala – Amritsar – Delhi
12 Nights / 13 Days
Day 01 – Arrival Delhi
- Arrival at Delhi Airport / Railway Station
- Assistance and transfer to hotel
- Rest of the day at leisure
- Overnight in Delhi
Day 02 – Delhi → Kalka → Shimla
- Morning transfer to Delhi Railway Station
- Board train to Kalka
- Continue by the historic Kalka–Shimla Toy Train through the scenic Himalayan foothills
- Arrival Shimla and transfer to hotel
- Evening free to explore Mall Road
- Overnight in Shimla
Day 03 – Shimla Sightseeing
- Morning excursion to Kufri
- Visit Himalayan Nature Park area
- Return to Shimla
- Visit Jakhoo Temple and explore The Ridge & Mall Road
- Evening at leisure
- Overnight in Shimla
Day 04 – Shimla → Palampur
- Breakfast at hotel
- Scenic drive through the Himalayan countryside towards Palampur
- En route enjoy views of valleys, forests and mountain villages
- Arrive Palampur and check in
- Evening at leisure amidst tea gardens
- Overnight in Palampur
Day 05 – Palampur Exploration
- Visit the beautiful Palampur Tea Gardens
- Explore local villages and enjoy panoramic Dhauladhar views
- Visit a local monastery / cultural site
- Relax and enjoy the peaceful mountain surroundings
- Overnight in Palampur
Day 06 – Palampur → Dharamshala
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Dharamshala / McLeod Ganj
- Visit Norbulingka Institute
- Explore local Tibetan culture and markets
- Overnight in Dharamshala
Day 07 – Visit Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
- Visit Tsuglagkhang Complex, Tibetan Museum and Bhagsunag Temple
- Walk around McLeod Ganj
- Optional visit to Bhagsu Waterfall
- Evening free for shopping and café experience
- Overnight in Dharamshala
Day 08 – Dharamshala → Amritsar
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Amritsar
- Check in at hotel
- Evening visit to Wagah–Attari Border to witness the famous Beating Retreat ceremony
- Return to Amritsar
- Overnight in Amritsar
Day 09 – Amritsar Sightseeing
- Early morning visit to the magnificent Golden Temple
- Experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Harmandir Sahib
- Visit Jallianwala Bagh
- Explore the old city and heritage streets
- Evening free for shopping
- Overnight in Amritsar
Day 10 – Amritsar → Delhi
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day at leisure / optional Amritsar heritage walk
- Later transfer to railway station
- Board train to Delhi
- Arrival Delhi and transfer to hotel
- Overnight in Delhi
Day 11 – Delhi Sightseeing
- Full-day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi
- Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk
- Red Fort (drive past)
- India Gate and Government buildings
- Humayun’s Tomb
- Qutub Minar
- Overnight in Delhi
Day 12 – Delhi at Leisure
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day free for shopping and leisure
- Optional experiences can be arranged:
- Delhi food walk
- Old Delhi rickshaw ride
- Handicraft / textile shopping
- Spa and wellness experience
- Farewell dinner
- Overnight in Delhi
Day 13 – Departure Delhi
- Breakfast at hotel
- Check out
- Transfer to Delhi International Airport for onward journey
- Tour ends with wonderful memories of the Himalayas, Tibetan culture and the Golden Temple.
Tour Highlights
Historic Kalka–Shimla Toy Train
Himalayan landscapes & Dhauladhar ranges
Palampur tea gardens
Tibetan culture & McLeod Ganj
Dharamshala & monasteries
Wagah–Attari Border ceremony
Golden Temple, Amritsar
Delhi's historic monuments
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