Himalayan Heritage

Arrive at Delhi airport. Meet and greet provided at the airport followed by private transfers to the hotel for check-in.

The day starts with a tour of Old Delhi, visiting landmarks such as Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, Raj Ghat, the memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi and explore Humayun's Tomb, a beautiful example of Mughal architecture. As part of your tour, you will also enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride in the narrow streets of Old Delhi.

You will also visit one of the many centres of Project Arman, a project focused on supporting underprivileged children. You will have the opportunity to visit the afternoon day care centre and spend time with the children as part of their flagship project, the Shaping Lives Foundation.

After your visit, drive past Qutub Minar, the first mosque in India.

Transfer to Delhi's railway station for your train to Kalka. From Kalka, board the UNESCO World Heritage Toy Train, which offers breath-taking views as it travels through the Shivalik ranges to Shimla, known as the “Queen of Hills”.

Check-in at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Embark on a colonial heritage walking tour of Shimla. Visit the Viceregal Lodge, now known as the Institute for Advanced Studies, which played a significant role in the partition of India. Explore other heritage buildings such as Scandal Point, the General Post Office, Christ's Church, and more. You have the option to have lunch at Chapslee, the former summer residence of the Maharaja of Kapurthala. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy.

Today is yours to enjoy and explore Shimla.

After breakfast, transfer to Pragpur in the Kangra Valley. Pragpur is known for its diverse architectural styles and historic houses. You’ll check-in to Judge's Court, a 300-year-old ancestral home of Vijai and Rani Lal, which has been converted into a resort.

In the afternoon, take a walk through the charming town, visit the village market, and explore notable houses like Brij Bihari Lal Butel's and Lala Rerumal's haveli & Chaujjar mansion.

Drive to Dharamshala. In the evening, enjoy a stroll through Kotwali bazaar, a great opportunity for you to interact with the people and get a glimpse into everyday lives of the locals. 

Today, enjoy a day of sightseeing in Dharamshala. Visit the Tibetan Children's SOS Village and Tsug-Lag-Khang, the most important Tibetan Buddhist temple outside of Tibet. Explore the Norbulingka Institute, where you can learn about Tibetan art, and visit the Anglican church of St. John's in the Wilderness.

Drive to Amritsar. Upon arrival at Amritsar, receive a traditional welcome with Aarti (prayer), tikka, and flower garland. In the evening, visit the Golden Temple, a sacred site for Sikhs, where you can witness their religious practices and experience this intensely spiritual experience.

In the morning, visit Jalianwala Bagh, a memorial to the tragic events of the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Next, return to the Golden Temple and experience the Langar Khana, the communal kitchen where volunteers prepare meals for the visitors.

You can even volunteer and help prepare food for the lunch service and then join the locals for lunch. A simple vegetarian lunch, but likely to be one of the most satisfying meals of the entire trip. It is considered a sacred duty to work for a short time in the Langar. 

In the afternoon, drive to Wagah, the border between India and Pakistan, and witness the ceremonial changing of the guards.

Enjoy the morning at your own pace, then in the afternoon, board your flight to Delhi. Meet and greet is provided upon arrival followed by private transfers to the hotel for check-in.

Private transfers to Delhi airport and flight home.