The hectic pace of daily life, its bustling markets, magnificent monuments, vast museums, and rich colonial past – Delhi will leave you breathless, gasping for more. Walk through the iconic lanes of Chandni Chowk. Savour the street food, something you will not find anywhere!
Transport to Agra and get enchanted by the mesmerizing beauty of the Taj Mahal – quite truly one of the wonders of the world. Nothing can possibly prepare you for the sheer grandeur of this monument. Touch the marble walls and feel the intricate designs on them.
Blackbucks prancing in the desert, veiled smiles of village belles, vast expanses of wilderness, a sea of golden sands, loping along on camel back – romance rides with you. This is where cities with splendid palaces evoke their princely past, where forts dominate the barren surrounds, where temples with exquisite carvings appear unexpectedly, where folk music emanating from the lute of a wandering bard haunts the darkening evenings. This is Rajasthan, the Land of Kings.
The tour will leave you enriched with the sights and sounds, the sheer madness and the unbelievable calm. The Golden Triangle of India – Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur – is the well-trodden track for photographers and culture lovers alike.
Day 01 - Flight
Fly to Delhi/Amritsar
Days 2, 3 & 4 - Amritsar
Arrive Delhi and take a short connecting flight to Amritsar; transfer to the Holiday Inn, Hyatt or Taj (or stay at the Ranjit Svaasa); visit the Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh and the Partition Museum; travel to the border at Wagah for the spectacular retreat; perhaps watch the evening palki ceremony; try out one of the famous dhabas for traditional dishes; walk in the busy bazaars near Lahori Gate or take in modern shopping on Lawrence Road.
Day 5 - Farm Stay
Drive a short distance to the countryside; stay the night in a comfortable resort; spend the day seeing country life in this agriculturally dominant province.
Day 6 & 7 - Dharamsala
Drive up the hills to Dharamsala; stay at the Norbu House or Chonor House; visit Mcleodganj and the Norbulingka, free time, maybe try out the Belgian waffle at the Illeterati Cafe.
Day 8 - Pragpur
Drive down to Pragpur with the option of a ride on the Kangra Railway; spend a night at the colonial Judges Court. Pragpur is a medieval "heritage" village with cobblestone streets and slate-roofed houses; free time to explore.
Days 9 & 10 - Anandpur Sahib
Drive to Hospet, stay at the Heritage Resort or Malligi Tourist Home (or Hampi's Boulders/Evolve Back); visit Hampi - a World Heritage Site comparable to the Angkor Wat in Cambodia - the city razed by the five Deccan sultans in 1565, including the Vittala and Virupaksha temples.
Days 11 & 12 - Shimla
A drive through picturesque countryside ending with the climb up the Shivalik Hills to Shimla (7000'); stay at the Clarks (or Cecil) for 2 nights; free time to explore with the option of a train ride on the mountain railway to Kandaghat.
Day 13 - Dehradun
Drive through hill country to the outskirts of Drive through hill country to the outskirts of Dehradun; stay at the remote Vishranti Resort, in the midst of wilderness.; stay at the remote Vishranti Resort, in the midst of wilderness.
Days 14 & 15 - Haridwar
Drive to the holy city of Haridwar; stay at the charming Haveli Hari Ganga, overlooking the Ganges; visit nearby Rishikesh for the spectacular "Ganga Aarti" and to see the Beatles' Ashram, recently opened to visitors; optional safari at Rajaji National Park to see wild elephants, birds and possibly the leopard.
Day 16 - Delhi
TA morning train to Delhi; stay at The Grand or Lalit; free afternoon.
Day 17 - Return
Transfer to the airport for the flight home.
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