Foothills of the Himalayas
An 8 night tour to Amritsar, Dharamshala and the Kangra Valley
from £995
Shimla Alternative:
Day 9:
Instead of returning to Amritsar we drive from Pragpur to Shimla (approx 7 hour drive). The scenery is breathtaking as we get higher up in the hills. Shimla itself is located at an elevation of just over 2,000 metres (approx 7,000 feet) and was the summer capital of the Raj. Spend 3 nights at the Radisson hotel in Shimla (or similar).
Day 10:
In the morning we visit the Vice Regal Lodge, an old colonial building built by the British. Afterwards we continue to the famous Shimla mall, where there is time for shopping, lunch or people watching.
Day 11:
A day at leisure to explore Shimla.
Day 12:
In the morning transfer to Shimla railway station to board the Toy Train to Solan arriving at approximately 1310. Drive to Kalka railway station to board the Shatabdi Express for your return journey to Delhi. Transfer to Ashok Country Resort for overnight stay.
Day 13:
Transfer to the airport for your return flight back to London.
from £275 extra
Agra Extension:
Day 9:
Enjoy the morning at leisure. In the afternoon drive to Jallandhar in time to catch the Shatabdi Express to Delhi (approx timings dep:1805 arr:2250). Upon arrival transfer to the Ashok Country Club (or similar) for an overnight stay.
Day 10:
In the morning take a tour of Delhi. In the afternoon drive to Agra and check in at the Clarks Shiraz Hotel for a 2 night stay.
Day 11:
Enjoy an early morning visit to the incomparable Taj Mahal, located on the banks of the Yamuna River. In the afternoon we visit the Agra Fort, a massive red-standstone structure built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 and a visit to the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 12:
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon drive back to Delhi for your final night before flying back to London.
Day 13 :
Transfer to Delhi airport in time for your return flight home.
from £275 extra
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Shimla Alternative:
Day 9: Pragpur to Shimla
Day 10: Shimla
Day 11: Shimla
Day 12: Shimla to Delhi
Day 13: Delhi to London
Agra Extension:
Day 9: Pragpur to Delhi
Day 10: Delhi to Agra
Day 11: Agra
Day 12: Agra to Delhi
Day 13: Delhi to London
