Spiritual India - Foothills of the Himalaya
India
Offset: 13 Trees
Tour length 13 days
Delhi
Amritsar
Sightseeing
Historical
Spiritual Walks
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About this tour
This spiritual journey takes us from India's capital Delhi, through the foothills of the Himalaya and the plains of Punjab, ending at the holy city of Amritsar. Along the way we discover yoga and meditation by the Ganges, visit the home of the Dalai Lama and explore India's greenest city - Chandigarh. Rishikesh and Haridwar - Visit the Beatles Ashram and experience an Aarti ceremony besides the sacred River Ganges Himalayan Hillstations - Explore colonial Shimla and discover the home of the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala Golden Temple of Amritsar - Explore the holy shrine of Sikhism and witness the Wagah border ceremony
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Tour ID 293517
Tour length 13 days
Language English
Group size 16
Age range 16 - 85
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Day 1: Join trip in Delhi
Day 2: Full day exploring Old and New Delhi
Day 3: Drive to Haridwar, walk through the market and witness the evening Aarti ceremony
Day 4: Drive to Rishikesh and discover this spiritual riverside town. Visit the Beatles Ashram
Day 5: Free day in Rishikesh - optional yoga session, hike or white-water rafting
Day 6: Drive to Chandigarh and discover the sights of India's Greenest City
Day 7: Drive to Dharampur station and catch the Toy Train up to the British Hillstation of Shimla
Day 8: Discover the colonial sites of Shimla on a walking tour, including the Post Office and Viceregal Lodge
Day 9: Full day's drive to Dharamsala, stopping at the market town of Mandi en route
Day 10: Explore Dharamasala on foot, including the Dalai Lama Temple and the Norbulingka Institute
Day 11: Drive from foothills onto the plains of Punjab, to the holy city of Amritsar
Day 12: Morning heritage walking tour of Amritsar including the Golden temple and Jalianwala Bagh
Day 13: Trip ends in Amritsar
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