Himalayan Heritage

Board your overnight flight from the UK to Delhi Airport DEL.

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

ACCOMMODATION: 5* Leela Ambience, Delhi or similar.

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.

ACCOMMODATION: 5* Leela Ambience, Delhi or similar.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

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.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Willow Banks, Shimla or similar.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

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.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Willow Banks, Shimla or similar.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

Today is yours to enjoy and explore Shimla.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Willow Banks, Shimla or similar.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Pragpur in the Kangra Valley (approximately 6 hour drive). 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.

ACCOMMODATION: 3* Judge's Court, Pragpar or similar.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

Drive to Dharamshala (approximately 2 hour drive). 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. 

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Just Birding Resort, Dharamshala or similar.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

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.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Just Birding Resort, Dharamshala or similar.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

Drive to Amritsar (approximately 4.5 hour drive). 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.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Ramada, Amritsar or similar.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

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.

ACCOMMODATION: 4* Ramada, Amritsar or similar.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

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.

ACCOMMODATION: 5* ITC Welcome, or Radisson Blu, or Vivanta by Taj Dwarka, Delhi or similar.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

Private transfers to Delhi airport and flight home.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

British passport holders require a visa to enter India, and your passport must have an expiry date of at least 6 months after the date you arrive with at least 2 blank pages.

Please check the FCDO website for more information on visas.

There are no mandatory vaccinations required to enter Dubai or Oman. However, we recommend consulting your GP or a travel health clinic before you travel to ensure your routine vaccinations are up to date and to receive any personalised health advice.

We advise you take biodegradable sun tan lotion and a hat.
When visiting temples and religious houses you often have to take off your shoes and cover shoulders and knees.

Monsoon season is from July through to September.

Indian Rupee. You can take USD with you which you can get exchanged at the airport or at most hotels for Indian Rupees.

This tour is accessible to most people with an average level of fitness and normal mobility. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties. Please note the minimum child age is 4 years old.

We advise you to take out suitable travel and health insurance.