Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
You'll land in Delhi and go through customs with help from our airport representative holding a sign with your name. From there, they'll drive you to the hotel and help with check-in. Spend the night settling in after your flight.
- Day 2
Delhi to Haridwar
After breakfast, drive to Haridwar, a holy city on the Ganges at the base of the Himalayas. Check in at your hotel and then head to Har Ki Pauri ghat to see the sacred bathing spot. Later, take the rope way up to Mansa Devi temple, and if you're up for it, walk to Chandi Devi temple as well. Stay overnight in Haridwar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Har Ki Pauri ghat
- Visit Mansa Devi temple
- Visit Chandi Devi temple
Optional Activities
- Rope way access to Mansa Devi temple
- Trekking route to Mansa Devi temple
Landmarks/POIs Har Ki Pauri Mansa Devi Temple Chandi Devi Temple - Day 3
Rishikesh Full Day Tour
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Rishikesh. Start with Lakshman Jhula, built back in 1939, then check out Gita Bhavan to see the Hindu mythology artwork and figures. Drive 12 km to Neelkanth Mahadeo temple, where Lord Shiva supposedly drank poison. Later head to Triveni Ghat where thousands come to bathe. That evening at 7 pm, you'll watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony with lamps and flowers offered to the river. Return to Haridwar for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lakshman Jhula
- Visit Gita Bhavan
- Visit Neelkanth Mahadeo
- Visit Triveni Ghat
- Attend Ganga Aarti ceremony
Landmarks/POIs Lakshman Jhula Gita Bhavan Neelkanth Mahadeo Triveni Ghat - Day 4
Haridwar to Shimla
Get an early breakfast, check out, and drive to Shimla, the former British summer capital in the Shivalik Mountains. After checking in, walk through the capital of Himachal Pradesh visiting the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies and both Sankat Mochan Temple and Jakhu Temple. Before evening, stroll The Mall and The Ridge, the main shopping and viewing areas. Overnight in Shimla.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Visit Jakhu Temple
Optional Activities
- Evening shopping at The Mall
- Evening stroll at The Ridge
Landmarks/POIs Indian Institute of Advanced Studies Sankat Mochan Temple Jakhu Temple The Mall The Ridge - Day 5
Shimla Full Day Sightseeing
After breakfast, head to The Ridge for mountain views, then see Christ Church with its Neo-Gothic architecture and the Tudor Library. The Mall below the Ridge has its own great views too. Visit the Shimla State Museum, built in 1974 to show off the region's cultural heritage. In the afternoon, drive 19 km to Kufri at 2,510 meters altitude in the Himalayan foothills. It's a nice spot for nature lovers. Stay overnight in Shimla.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit The Ridge
- Visit Christ Church
- Visit Tudor Library
- Visit Shimla State Museum
- Visit Kufri
Landmarks/POIs The Ridge Christ Church Tudor Library The Mall Shimla State Museum Kufri - Day 6
Shimla to Manali via Kullu
After breakfast, check out and drive through the day to Manali at the north end of the Kullu Valley. The route shows off snow-capped peaks and wooded slopes. Once you arrive in Manali, check in at the hotel. Overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Manali Excursion and City Tour
After breakfast, start with a trip to Hadimba or Dhungiri Temple, an important local site. Then head to Solang Valley for the day. If there's time, do a city tour hitting Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, the Tibetan Monastery, and Vashisth Village with its temples and sulfur hot springs known for healing properties. Stay overnight in Manali.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hadimba or Dhungiri temple
- Excursion to Solang Valley
Optional Activities
- City tour of Manali
- Visit Hadimba Devi Temple (Dhungri Temple)
- Visit Manu Temple
- Visit Tibetan Monastery
- Visit Vashisth Village
Landmarks/POIs Hadimba Devi Temple Solang Valley Manu Temple Tibetan Monastery Vashisth Village - Day 8
Manali to Dharamsala
After breakfast, check out and drive to Dharamsala in the Kangra Valley between the Shivalik Hills and the Dhauladhar foothills. The area has lush tea gardens, wooded hills, and streams. Check in at the hotel and the rest of the day is yours to relax. Overnight in Dharamsala.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Dharamsala Full Day Tour
After breakfast, tour Dharamsala with the Dhauladhar mountains as backdrop. The town is home to the Dalai Lama and Tibet's Government-in-exile. Visit the Namgyal Monastery and Center of Tibetan Studies, then head to McLeodGanj, called Little Lhasa for its Tibetan feel. Later stop by the Kangra Art Museum to see regional art and crafts. Stay overnight in Dharamsala.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Namgyal Monastery
- Visit Center of Tibetan Studies
- Visit McLeodGanj
- Visit Kangra Art Museum
Landmarks/POIs Namgyal Monastery McLeodGanj Kangra Art Museum - Day 10
Dharamsala to Amritsar
Leave early after breakfast and drive to Amritsar. After checking in, take an afternoon trip to Wagah Border, 28 km away on the Indo-Pakistan border. You'll return to the hotel by late evening. Overnight in Amritsar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wagah Border
Landmarks/POIs Wagah Border - Day 11
Amritsar Sightseeing
After breakfast, head to the Golden Temple, the most visited spot in Amritsar and a symbol of Sikh strength worldwide. Next, see Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Summer Palace Museum at Ram Bagh. Then walk to Jallianwala Bagh, near the Golden Temple, a significant place in India's independence movement where hundreds died in 1919. Also explore Ram Bagh itself, a nice garden with the maharaja's palace in the center. Stay overnight in Amritsar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit The Golden Temple
- Visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace Museum
- Visit Jallianwala Bagh
- Visit Ram Bagh
Landmarks/POIs The Golden Temple Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace Museum Jallianwala Bagh Ram Bagh - Day 12
Amritsar to New Delhi
After breakfast, drive to New Delhi and check into the hotel. Overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
New Delhi City Tour
After breakfast, do a full day tour of Delhi. Start at India Gate, a famous war memorial at the east end of Rajpath. Then visit Gandhi Smriti, where Mahatma Gandhi was killed on his way to evening prayers. See the Akshardham temple, an ancient-style Swaminarayan complex built by thousands over five years. In the late afternoon, check out Qutab Minar, a 72.5 meter tall tower begun in 1199. Drive past President's House, Parliament House, and the Secretariat Building. Overnight in New Delhi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Gandhi Smriti
- Visit Akshardham temple
- Visit Qutab Minar
- Drive past President's House
- Drive past Parliament House
- Drive past Secretariat Building
Landmarks/POIs India Gate Gandhi Smriti Akshardham Temple Qutab Minar President's House Parliament House - Day 14
New Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, drive to Agra and start sightseeing. Visit both Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Overnight in Agra.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Taj Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort Taj Mahal - Day 15
Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri
After breakfast and checkout, drive toward Jaipur and stop at Fatehpur Sikri along the way. Explore the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza, and other historic buildings there. Then continue on to Jaipur. Overnight in Jaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chishti
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Visit Buland Darwaza
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Jama Masjid Tomb of Salim Chishti Panch Mahal Buland Darwaza - Day 16
Jaipur Full Day Sightseeing
After breakfast, spend the full day sightseeing in Jaipur. Visit Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site astronomical complex. Then see Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, built in the late 1700s with 953 ornate windows where royal women could see the city unseen. Finally visit City Palace, home to the Maharajas of Jaipur with its museum inside. Overnight in Jaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Visit City Palace
- Visit City Palace Museum
Landmarks/POIs Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal City Palace - Day 17
Jaipur to New Delhi Departure
After breakfast, head to New Delhi airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
