Upon arrival at the airport you will be met by Lumle representative and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight is in Amritsar.

Today you will visit the Golden Temple, it is is surrounded by a water tank, the Amrit Sarovar, from which Amritsar gets its name. Afterwards embark into 45 minutes drive to the border with Pakistan to enjoy the fantastic Closing of the Border Ceremony.

Overnight is in Amritsar.

Morning after breakfast drive to Dharamshala which will take approximately 06 hours by surface. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.

Overnight is in Dharamshala.

After breakfast today you will explore Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj with your local. Here Tibetan population is noticeable and vibrantly robed monks, giving the town altogether different feel . The Tsuglagkhang Complex is home to the Dalai Lama and the Namgyal Monastery. Our guide will explain you the history of Tibetan refugees arriving across the border with Tibet, along with a visit to the Tibet Museum (if time permits).

Overnight is in Dharamshala.

Today you will proceed for trekking, depending on your interest our guide will take you to walk. The 5 miles Triund trek is scenic walk but quite steep so please discuss with our guide in advance.

Overnight is in Dharamshala.

Morning after breakfast drive to Pragpur approximately 2 hours drive. Upon arrival you are free to explore the area on your own.

Overnight at the hotel.

Today drive to Shimla, a five to six hours drive depending on traffic conditions. Upon arrival you are free to explore the town on your own.

Your may want to go out in the evening as shops and restaurants stay open till late in the night as Shimla is one of the popular tourist destination in India.

Overnight is in Shimla

Today morning after breakfast, set off for the Shimla Tour with your guide.

Start by visiting the Vice-regal Lodge, this also happens to be the place where the partition of India into two parts India and Pakistan was planned on the world map. The British architecture here is amazing; the wooden work inside the building is still kept alive as it was during the British rule. The building is now used by Indian scholars and is called Institute for Advanced Studies. After the tour of this impressive building visit a Hindu temple containing shrines to the many and various Hindi gods.

After lunch (at your own cost), enjoy a leisurely stroll back along the Mall to Scandal Point. En route, it may be possible to have a quick look at the Gaiety Theater or Christ Church. Alternatively, find a spot for refreshments whilst viewing snow-capped Himalayan peaks (if the weather is clear).

The evening is at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Today you are free to explore the city on your on own.

Overnight at the hotel.

Shimla – Kalka By Surface Kalka – Delhi By Train

Today Morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Shimla Railway station to board your Toy Train till Solan where from you will be driven by surface to Kalka Railway Station to board your further train.

Departure – Shimla At 1030 By Himalayan Queen Arrival – Solan At 1312 Non AC Chair Car

Toy Train, a narrow gauge line covering almost 100 km, where the top speed rarely exceeds 20 mph. This rail link was built by the British in 1904 and has a total of 105 tunnels (distance is marked in 1/20km on the right-hand side of the track).

Departure – Kalka At 1745 By Kalka Shatabdi Arrival – Delhi At 2155 AC Chair Car
Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met & transferred to your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Early morning you will embark on the combined city tour Delhi. Delhi is divided into two parts New and Old Delhi. First, you will visit the old part of Delhi. You will visit:

Jamia Masjid – One of the oldest Mosques in Asia followed by a rickshaw ride in the old narrow streets of Chandni Chowk, silver streets and spice Markets, then later visit the Red Fort (photo stop only) and the Rajghat – Cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi. Following this, you will take a break at local ethnic restaurants (at own cost). Afterward, you return to the hotel.

After lunch, you will kick off the second part of your Delhi tour for sightseeing of New Delhi by drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s House) and its well-maintained Mughal Gardens, the Parliament of India and India Gate, a war memorial. Then you’ll visit the famous Humuyus Tomb – the replica of Taj Mahal made of sandstone and marble. Other highlights of the day include visits to Lotus Temple – belonging to the Bahai Faith. Later visiting the Tallest Minaret called Qutub Minar and return to the hotel.

Overnight is in Delhi.

After breakfast, you will be dropped to Delhi airport for your final journey back home.