Day 01 -New Delhi:
Welcome in India. Evening sound and light show at Red
Fort.
Day 02 -New Delhi:
Daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad) and
Lutyen's Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to shop around busy Connaught Place.
Day 03 -Shimla:
Board the Himalayan Queen Express to Kalka and thereafter
board the narrow gauge train to Shimla which passes through beautiful scenery
and long tunnels. At Shimla, evening free to walk over the Mall which still
reflects the lifestyle in the period of Raj.
Day 04 - Shimla:
Visit a few Colonial mansions including the Indian Institute of advanced studies.
Suggested treks in the pine forests.
Day 05 - Shimla:
Day at leisure. Optional excursions to Chail, Kufri or Narkanda.
Day 06 -Taragarh:
Drive through forested Shivalik ranges of Himalayas and crossing the beautiful
meadows and tea gardens of Palampur, reach Taragarh. Stay will be in Taragarh
palace owned by the Maharaja of Kashmir, having beautiful interiors and stunning
backdrop of snow capped peaks.
Day 07 -Taragarh:
Explore the beautiful landscape or take an excursion to Baijnath temple or Andretta
(a village associated with some renowned artists).
Day 08 -Dharamshala:
Journey a small section of spectacular Pathankot - Jogindernagar toy train from
Palampur to Kangra valley stations. At Kangra, joined by vehicle and transfer
to Dharamshala - place of Tibetan government in exile. Day free at leisure.
Day 09 -Dharamshala:
Visit Tibetan settlements, places of worships, Namgyal Monastery, learning centers
and craft centers. Also visit the church of St. John-in-the-Wilderness nearby.
If lucky, get an opportunity to meet His Holiness Dalai Lama.
Day 10 -Amritsar:
Move down to the fertile plains of Punjab and reach the Mecca of Sikh faith
- Amritsar. Day at leisure.
Day 11 - Departure:
Visit the Golden temple and several holy places surrounding it. Also visit Jalianwala
Bagh. At noon, board the Shatabdi Express back to New Delhi. At Delhi transfer
to airport at appropriate time for return flight.
