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Overview
Taking you to the iconic temples and hill stations of Northern India, this tour is perfect if you’re looking for something a little off the beaten path. Discover the sacred spiritual centres of Amritsar (home of the Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine) and Dharamshala. Listen for echoes of empire in Shimla and Delhi, the summer and winter capitals of the British Raj. And marvel at the spectacular scenery of the forest-cloaked Himalayan foothills.
Whats Included
- 11 nights in hotels and 1 in flight (accommodation as specified or similar)
- International flights. Prices are based on return flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow. Supplements may apply from other airports
- 23 meals: 11 breakfasts (days 3-13) 1 lunch (day 11) 11 dinners (days 2-12)
10 excursions and visits
- – Visits to the Golden Temple, Dharamshala Mountains, and tea plantation and factory
- – Sightseeing tours of Amritsar (including Durgiana Hindu Temple), Dharamshala, and Old & New Delhi
- – Excursion to Wagah for ‘Change of Guard’ ceremony
- – Walking tours of Pragpur and Shimla (including the Jakhu Temple)
- – Himalayan ‘Toy Train’ from Shimla to Kandaghat and onward Shatabdi Express from Kalka to Delhi
Plus
- Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
- Titan tour manager
- Travel in destination by coach (4-passenger vehicles are used on days 4-8)
- Porterage
Here’s your India itinerary neatly formatted with clean headings, consistent structure, and spacing between days – ready for web, print, or brochure use:
Itinerary
Duration: 13 Days (11 nights in hotels, 1 night in flight)
Tour Operator: Titan Travel
Day 1: UK – In Flight
Location: In flight
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Roseate House Delhi Aerocity (4-star) or Novotel New Delhi Aerocity (4-star)
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive in Delhi and enjoy time at leisure to rest and adjust to the time zone.
Day 3: Amritsar
Location: Amritsar
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Amritsar (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Fly to Amritsar and enjoy some downtime. In the evening, witness the sacred Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple – a daily ritual steeped in spiritual tradition.
Day 4: Amritsar
Location: Amritsar
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Amritsar (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit the Golden Temple and its vast complex including the community kitchens. Walk through bustling bazaars, visit Jallianwala Bagh and Durgiana Temple.
In the afternoon, head to Wagah for the iconic India–Pakistan border flag-lowering ceremony.
Day 5: Dharamshala
Location: Dharamshala
Accommodation: Fortune Park Moksha Dharamshala (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive through scenic mountain roads to Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama and a centre of Tibetan culture.
Day 6: Dharamshala
Location: Dharamshala
Accommodation: Fortune Park Moksha Dharamshala (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit the Dalai Lama’s residence, Norbulingka Institute, and the Tibetan Children’s Village, gaining insight into Tibetan culture and education.
Day 7: Pragpur
Location: Pragpur
Accommodation: The Judge’s Court, Pragpur (3-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to the heritage village of Pragpur, stopping at a Kangra tea plantation and factory. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of the village and explore your historic hotel mansion.
Day 8: Shimla
Location: Shimla
Accommodation: Radisson (4-star) or Oberoi Cecil (4.5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue to Shimla, the British summer capital. Set in forested Himalayan foothills, this colonial retreat is famed for its cool climate and mountain charm.
Day 9: Shimla
Location: Shimla
Accommodation: Radisson or Oberoi Cecil, Shimla
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Ride the Himalayan Toy Train to Taradevi. Visit Jakhu Temple, Christ Church, the Viceregal Lodge, and enjoy a walking tour of Shimla’s historic colonial landmarks.
Day 10: Shimla
Location: Shimla
Accommodation: Radisson or Oberoi Cecil, Shimla
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A full day at leisure to relax or explore Shimla at your own pace.
Day 11: Shimla – Kandaghat – Kalka – Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Okhla (4-star) or The Suryaa New Delhi (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to Chandigarh with a stop for lunch. Board the Vande Bharat Express to Delhi and transfer to your hotel.
Day 12: Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Okhla or The Suryaa New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore both Old and New Delhi: Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, and the elegant government district of Lutyens’ Delhi.
Day 13: Delhi – UK
Location: Delhi / United Kingdom
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Titan’s door-to-door transfer service awaits on arrival in the UK.
