Explore Himalayan Foothills & Amritsar to Shimla

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  • Prices start from £2874
  • At a glance 15 Nights

Tour Packages Overview

Experience North India’s cultural and scenic charm on this journey from Amritsar to Shimla. Witness spiritual grandeur at the Golden Temple, explore Tibetan culture in McLeod Ganj, stroll heritage lanes in Pragpur, and ride the historic Kalka–Shimla toy train. Discover colonial elegance, mountain views, and vibrant traditions across the Himalayan foothills in this enriching retreat.

Places You’ll See

Mcleod Gunj, Dharamsala

Shimla

The Golden Temple

Highlights

  • Golden Temple & Wagah ceremony – profound Sikh heritage.
  • Tibetan Buddhist culture in McLeod Ganj – Dalai Lama’s serene enclave.
  • Heritage hamlet life in Pragpur – old‑world charm and craftsmanship.
  • Kalka–Shimla toy train – scenic UNESCO mountain journey.
  • Shimla’s colonial elegance – ridge top vistas, churches, hills and forest parks.

Package Included

  • Return flights from the UK
  • VIP meet & greet
  • Special welcome gifts
  • Private transfers throughout
  • Private guide
  • ATOL protection
  • 24/7 Support

Tour Plan

Day 01 – Depart For Delhi

Depart from your chosen airport today to Delhi. Contact us for your departure airport and a choice of airlines as well as stopovers in the Middle East.

 

Arrive in Delhi today. Private transfer to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.

 

Fly to Amritsar after check-in at the hotel you’ll enjoy an evening visit Golden Temple for Palki ceremony. The palki sahib ceremony takes place twice daily, at night and in the morning. The Palki sahib ceremony is when the holy book Guru Granth Sahib is carried to a locked room for night stay. This is a symbolic gesture and to keep the holy book safe each night.

Visit Jalianwala Bagh and afternoon witness the flag closing ceremony at Wagah Border. Evening is at leisure or as an optional extra, you can enjoy a fabulous walking tour of Amritsar’s street food with your private tour guide.

Drive to Pragpur, approx 4 hours. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.

Explore the local village today.

Your drive to Dharamshala will take approx 1.5hrs and upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Full day private guided tour visiting Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsu Nag Temple, Norbulingka Institute and Kangra State Museum. Evening free walk in Mcleod Ganj market.

Drive to Palampur, approx 1 hour. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to relax and you can enjoy a walk around the local area.

Enjoy a 5 hour drive to Shimla, on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Today you’lll enjoy a guided tour of Shimla, taking in the Viceregal Lodge. After the tour of this impressive building visit a Hindu Temple containing shrines to the many and various Hindi gods. After lunch, enjoy a leisurely stroll back along the Mall to Scandal Point. En-route, it may be possible to have a quick look inside the Gaiety Theatre, or enjoy some drinks whilst taking in the spectacular views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks (weather permitting).

Today is at leisure, you can relax and explore on your own. Your driver is at your disposal for local drives.
Optional Extra: A full day trip to Kufri and Chail with Packed Lunch.

Pride Plaza AerocityEnjoy the Toy Train ride down to Kalka where you will join your train back to Delhi. Arrive Delhi late night and transfer to the hotel.

Destination Photos

Mcleod Gunj, Dharamsala
Shimla
Golden temple

Prices include the following:

  • Traditional welcome – Garlanding on arrival.
  • VIP meet and greet at Delhi airport.
  • All Transfers
  • Hotel accommodation based on 5* and 4* hotels as specified on twin share, bed and breakfast basis, unless where specified.
  • Services of English speaking local guides during the sightseeing tours
  • Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes.
  • Representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers.
  • All currently applicable taxes including service tax
  • Gift on departure
  • Check-in & checkout time is 12 noon.

Prices do not include :

  • Any air/train fare or airport tax on final departure
  • Entrances at monuments.
  • Expenses of personal nature viz. telephone calls, table drinks, laundry, tips etc.
  • Any other services/expenses not mentioned above.