he sheer height and spread of Himalayas makes it the crown of India. From saints to colonialists, Himalayas have inspired and influenced all. Out of innumerable beautiful Himalayan destinations, a few have been included in this trip. The experience to be in the lap of Himalayas is both adventurous and divine.  Not limited to the hills, Himalayas are responsible for making India fertile and making India's civilization happen. Such is the majesty of Himalayas.

• Day01: New Delhi: Welcome in India. Evening sound and light show at Red Fort.
  
  
• Day02: New Delhi: Daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad) and Lutyen's Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to shop around busy Connaught Place.
  
  
• Day03: Shimla: Board the Himalayan Queen Express to Kalka and thereafter board the narrow gauge train to Shimla which passes through beautiful scenery and long tunnels. At Shimla, evening free to walk over the Mall which still reflects the lifestyle in the period of Raj.
  
  
• Day04: Shimla: Visit a few Colonial mansions including the Indian Institute of advanced studies. Suggested treks in the pine forests.
  
  
• Day05: Shimla: Day at leisure. Optional excursions to Chail, Kufri or Narkanda.
  
  
• Day06: Taragarh: Drive through forested Shivalik ranges of Himalayas and crossing the beautiful meadows and tea gardens of Palampur, reach Taragarh. Stay will be in Taragarh palace owned by the Maharaja of Kashmir, having beautiful interiors and stunning backdrop of snow capped peaks.
  
  
• Day07: Taragarh: Explore the beautiful landscape or take an excursion to Baijnath temple or Andretta (a village associated with some renowned artists).
  
  
• Day08: Dharamshala: Journey a small section of spectacular Pathankot - Jogindernagar toy train from Palampur to Kangra valley stations. At Kangra, joined by vehicle and transfer to Dharamshala - place of Tibetan government in exile. Day free at leisure.
  
  
• Day09: Dharamshala: Visit Tibetan settlements, places of worships, Namgyal Monastery, learning centers and craft centers.  Also visit the church of St. John-in-the-Wilderness nearby.  If lucky, get an opportunity to meet His Holiness Dalai Lama.
  
  
• Day10: Amritsar: Move down to the fertile plains of Punjab and reach the Mecca of Sikh faith - Amritsar. Day at leisure.
  
  
• Day11: Departure: Visit the Golden temple and several holy places surrounding it. Also visit Jalianwala Bagh.  At noon, board the Shatabdi Express back to New Delhi. At Delhi transfer to airport at appropriate time for return flight.
  
  Tour ends.

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