NORTHERN INDIA DISCOVERY 16 DAYS FROM PER PERSON
£3,490 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE FROM THE UK ALL MEALS
TOUR TICKLIST
Discover the delights of Delhi See the Taj Mahal at sunrise Tour the incredible ‘Pink City’ Ride the famous Toy Train Explore the Golden Temple Learn about Tibetan culture Admire the Golden Temple in Amritsar
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PRICE INCLUDES • 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners • International flights and current taxes • Domestic transportation • 3 star plus – 4 star accommodation • Touring with guides and entrance fees • Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders
DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO DELHI Fly overnight to Delhi. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. DAY 3: DISCOVER DELHI Take a full day to explore India’s vibrant capital. Starting in Old Delhi, embark on a rickshaw ride to the Khari Baoli spice market where you’ll learn about local herbs and spices, and visit Jama Masjid. Cross into New Delhi to view the colonial grandeur of the Rajpath, including the Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate, finishing the day at Humayun’s Tomb. DAY 4: TRAIN TO AMRITSAR Transfer to Delhi station and hop on a train travelling north to Amritsar. Head to the nearby India-Pakistan border to watch the elaborate border closing ceremony with its fantastically over the top showmanship.
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AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES I n the birthplace of yoga, start the day with an invigorating morning practice and meditation session with a master, in the spectacular surroundings of the Himalayan foothills. ravel to the border of India and Pakistan T to witness the border closing ceremony, a display of fantastically over the top showmanship that involves speed marching, high kicks and stomps, all cheered on by the crowd of locals and tourists alike. eturn to the Golden Temple in the evening R when, beautifully illuminated, you can witness the Palki Sahib ceremony with its chanting and careful ‘putting to bed’ of the Guru Granth Sahib, the religious scripture.
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DAY 5: EXPLORE AMRITSAR Enjoy a heritage walk through the city, taking in local temples including Jallianwala Bagh. Visit the Golden Temple, Harmandir Sahib – the spiritual heart of the Sikh faith. Built in the 16th century, its dome is richly gilded in shimmering gold. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity walking around the sacred waters of Amrit Sarovar. Return to the temple this evening to experience Palki Sahib, an atmospheric ceremony accompanied by drums and hymns. DAY 6: TRAVEL TO DHARAMSALA Ascend into the Himalayas to Dharamsala, a former British hill station that has become
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the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile. This afternoon, visit the Tibetan Library and the Tibetan Medical Institute. DAY 7: EXPLORE DHARAMSALA Start the day at Bhagsunag, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva before exploring McLeod Ganj, a town with a distinctly Tibetan feel. Explore the town, visiting Buddhist temples and local markets, as well as the Dalai Lama Temple and the Tibetan Museum. DAY 8: YOGA EXPERIENCE Start the day with a yoga and meditation session. Continue your explorations at the Kangra State Museum and St John’s Church. Enjoy a demonstration of how to cook local dishes before spending some time at the Norbulingka Institute. A major centre for Buddhist learning, it also works to preserve Tibet’s cultural heritage. DAY 9: TRAVEL TO SHIMLA Drive to Shimla. On arrival, the rest of the day will be at leisure.
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