This two-week itinerary is perfect for Travellers who have not been to India before and would like to get a good appreciation of the country, its people and some of its most famous landmarks.

Northern India is amazingly varied: with deserts, lowlands and mountains and you will get a chance to witness this for yourself as you travel from place to place.

Northern India is full of cultural highlights – both in terms of memorable, iconic sights but also the richness of culture that you’ll experience. These are interesting and rewarding destinations with long histories, complex social and religious influences and a colour and variety of peoples that is rarely found elsewhere.

Highlights

Delhi - Kutub Minar - HumayunTomb - Shimla – Historic Tour of the British Raj - Hike to Thali Village - Plan School Water Filter Programme - Overnight Farm Stays and Camping - Baror Village - Satluj Lake - Hot Springs - Taj Mahal & Agra Fort

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What's Included

All transport from entry airport to departure, including train tickets and A/c cars with private drivers accordingly to the itinerary

All tourist site entry tickets

Single supplement will apply £545

What's Not Included

Any Domestic Flights

Entrance tickets into Temples & Monuments (apart from the Taj Mahal - approximately £70pp).

Dinners or lunches (except during Homestays and trekking)

Tips to your staff, guides and drivers are not included

Availability

Accommodation and all Tours are subject to availability

Group numbers - Minimum 4 and Maximum 12 people

Please do get in contact to discuss this Tour in more detail

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Itinerary

Day One:

Delhi Arrival

Morning: Arrive in Delhi

Afternoon: Tour the markets and historical landmarks such as Kutub Minar, Humayun Tomb, and the Ghandi Museum

Overnight: Heritage Hotel in Delhi

Day Two:

Indian Railway Experience to Shimla

Day: Iconic Indian railways trains to historic hilltop town of Shimla

Overnight: Heritage Hotel in Shimla

Day Three:

Explore the rich history of the British Raj

Day: Experience the heritage of Shimla with Guided Walks to reveal the secrets of the British Raj

Day Four:

Tattapani Hot Springs

Day: Trek through the stunning Satluj Valley to Tattapani, to soak in the Hot Springs

Overnight: Hotel Hot Springs

Day Five:

Community Projects - Water Filter Program

Day: Short trek to visit two small schools and plan the first phase of water filter program

Overnight: Farm Stay

Day Six:

Hike to Mountain village and school

Day: Short, spectacular hike to a hilltop community and school at Baror Village

Opportunity to participate further in community projects

Overnight: Farm Stay

Day Seven:

Hot Springs and River Boat Trip

Day: A short hike on scenic mountain plains in the Satluj Lake area. Return to the Hot Springs to ease those muscles!

Overnight: Farm Stay

Day Eight:

Trekking - Mahunag and Terrace Fields Trek

Day: Gain insights into the lives of hidden mountain communities as you trek from Badeyogi Deo Peak  to Mahunag

Overnight: Camping

Day Nine:

Trekking - Hills to Chindi

Day: Enjoy the amazing and colourful Hindu temples on route

Evening: Yoga class available to unwind before enjoying the sunset and camp fire at Chindi village

Overnight: Camping

Day Ten:

Trekking - Shanthal

Morning: Breakfast in Alpine Forest

Day: Trek through apple orchards and villages to Shanthal camp

Overnight: Camping overlooking Karsog Valley and Chindi

Day Eleven:

Trekking - Remote Hills/Hot Springs and Shimla

Day: Descend through traditional and remote communities farmed by local families

Overnight: Shimla.

Day Twelve:

Chandigarh and Delhi

Day: Leave the mountains for Chandigarh and onto Delhi

Overnight: Delhi

Day Thirteen:

Add on - Taj Mahal via fast train

Fast Train to Delhi to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, followed by street markets.

Day Fourteen:

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