North India Foothills

Namaste! Welcome to India You will experience the many facets of this captivating capital—both the modern and the ancient—as you explore both New and Old Delhi.

Experience Old Delhi, from the opulent Red Fort and massive Jama Masjid mosque to the narrow bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk. New Delhi’s Gateway to India and the Presidential Palace showcase modern history, yet the 12th century Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tombshow that even this new part of town has an ancient past.

Take the train to Amritsar, site of the Golden Temple: the holiest of Sikh sites. Tour the city and its famed gilded icon, and later join thousands of Indians and Pakistanis at Wagah Border’s retreat ceremony, a ritual that combines pomp and patriotism.

Drive through the fertile planes of Punjab to Dharmshala, the verdant mountain town that is home his Holiness, the Dalai Lama. You’ll explore the best of this “Little Lhasa”, especially the distinctly Tibetan enclave of Mcleodganj.

Experience the Norbulingka institute, dedicated to maintaining the Tibetan way of life. Soak in this ancient culture and marvel at the 1,173 images of Buddha on the institute’s temple, before driving to the quaint mountain village of Paragpur.

Tour Paragpur—an intensely spiritual village virtually untouched by time—before driving through the panoramic beauty of the Kangra Valley to Shimla. This hill station, once the seat of the British Raj, sits against a breathtaking backdrop of jagged peaks.

Stroll through Shimla’s rich heritage, exploring many important British era buildings of Shimla such as Oak over Estate, Shimla Club, Gaiety Theatre and Gorton Castle. The ridge-hugging town offers both history and dramatic beauty.

Wander through a tranquil pine forest to a couple of small villages—glimpsing the simple life of the people here—before emerging to the Raj-era Dak Bungalow. You’ll be driven back to Shimla, where you can unwind or explore at your leisure.

Your North India tour comes to an end as you fly back to Delhi, where you can enjoy some last minute shopping or sightseeing before transferring to the airport for your flight home.