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Shimla Cultural Tour with North India
Duration: 16 Days & 15 Nights!
Destinations Covered: New Delhi – Udaipur – Agra – Shimla – Taragarh – Dharamsala – Amritsar.
The Tour ‘Shimla Cultural Tour with North India’ gives you a chance to see the Real India.During this tour of Shimla Cultural Tour with North India you will visit few of the best destinations, Monuments, forts and Palaces and temples of India
Day 01: New Delhi - Udaipur: Welcome to India! On arrival you will be assisted to board the flight for Udaipur. After reaching Udaipur half-day sightseeing trip of City Palace and Saheliyon ki Bari. Evening free to explore the interesting labyrinths around Jagdish temple on your own.
Day 02: Udaipur: After breakfast move out for sightseeing tour of Eklingji, Nagda & some other local destinations. Take a boatride sightseeing tour of Lake Pichhola at sunset.
Day 03: Jaipur: Morning checkout and drive towards Pink City and check in. Evening walk in the Pink City to shop in its colorful bazaars.
Day 04: Jaipur: After breakfast move out for a sightseeing tour of the City Palace Complex, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. Evening at discretion to try one among several options- shopping, visit a farmhouse for local Rajasthani dinner or taking a walk through the streets lined with great heritage buildings.
Day 05: Agra: Drive to Agra visiting the abandoned citadel of Mughal Emperor Akbar known as Fatehpur Sikri on the way. Finally reach Agra and check in. Remaining day at leisure.
Day 06: Agra: After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra which includes the most beautiful monument of love - The Taj, Agra Fort and few other attractions Board the Howrah – Kalka mail from Tundla in the evening.
Day 07: Shimla: Arrival at Shimla the next morning. At Shimla, evening free to walk over the Mall which still reflects the lifestyle in the period of Raj.
Day 08: Shimla: Visit a few Colonial mansions including the Indian Institute of advanced studies. Suggested treks in the pine forests.
Day 09: Shimla: Day at leisure. Optional excursions to Chail, Kufri or Narkanda.
Day 10: 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 11: Taragarh: Explore the beautiful landscape or take an excursion to Baijnath temple or Andretta (a village associated with some renowned artists).
Day 12: 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 13: 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 14: Amritsar: Move down to the fertile plains of Punjab and reach the Mecca of Sikh faith- Amritsar. Day at leisure.
Day 15: Delhi: Visit the Golden temple and several holy places surrounding it. Also visit Jalianwala Bagh. At noon board the Shatabdi Express to New Delhi. Arrive and check in. Remaining day free for shopping at Hauz Khas Village or at leisure.
Day 16: Delhi: After a leisurely breakfast move out for a daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad) which includes the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk & Jama Masjid along with other attractions. Drive past the impressive boulevards and buildings such as President’s Residence and others in Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to move around the busy Connaught Place. Board your flight back home in the evening or next morning. Tour ends.