Golden Temple & The Himalaya

Escorted Group Tour or Private Tour

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London  Amritsar  Dharamsala  (Kangra)  Pragpur  Nalagarh  Shimla  Delhi  London

15 day tour from £2095

Sample the robust and rich lifestyle of the Punjab. Visit the beautiful Golden Temple of Amritsar and Shimla, capital of the mountainous state of Himanchal.

Holiday Highlights

• Golden Temple of Amritsar, the most important centre of pilgrimage for Sikhs
• Wagah Pakistan border retreat ceremony
• Buddhist monasteries in Dharamsala, current home of the Dalai Lama
• medieval heritage village of Pragpur
• natural beauty of Kangra valley, with its stunning Himalaya views
• Shimla, capital of mountainous Himachal, the "abode of snow"
• Hindu religious site of Haridwar,on the banks of the Ganges
  
  
  

Travel Arrangements

You travel by yourself on a departure date of your choice.

Internal travel is a combination of road and train travel.

The international flights are on direct non-stop services of Jet Airways with a flying time of around 9 hours.

Tour Accommodation

The varied accommodation is in mid-range properties except in Shimla where you get a chance to indulge in some luxury.

Group Size:	No more than 12
Meal Plan:	Bed & Breakfast.
Season:	March through to November. It snows in Shimla in mid-winter and rains in July and August.
Clothes:	Light to heavy woollens.
Cost:	From £2095. See prices for details.

Suggested Tour Extensions

The Maneaters of Kumaon (2 days)
Ananda in the Himalayas (6 days)