Shimla Dharamshala Tour
13 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi, Delhi, India
Visiting: New Delhi, Shimla, Mandi, Dharamshala, Amritsar, Rishikesh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SDT13
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
1-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Budget, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Experience the journey of India's hill stations to know see the Amazing hills with the culture of India, your trip starting from New Delhi. Later enjoy the visit most famous places to Shimla and Dharamsala. Continue to Golden Temple in Amritsar and experience the holy places in Rishikesh in the foot hill of Himalaya's.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival at New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 : At New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 : New Delhi - Kalka (By Train) - Shimla (90 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
Location: Shimla
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi railway station to board the train for Kalka. Upon arrival at Kalka railway station, our representative will meet you and later drive to Shimla. Upon arrival at Shimla check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 : At Shimla
Location: Shimla
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed full day guided tour to Shimla visit Kali Bari Temple, Sankat Mochan temple, Jakhu temple which are devoted to Lord Hanuman, Christ Church, State Museum and ndian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS).
Evening free for leisure activities and shopping markets such as The Mall & The Ridge.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 : Shimla - Mandi (142 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Location: Mandi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mandi. Upon arrival at Mandi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Mandi, visit Bhootnath temple, Shyama kali temple and other temples. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 : Mandi - Dharamshala (145 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Location: Dharamshala
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Dharamshala. Upon arrival at Dharamshala check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 : At Dharamshala
Location: Dharamshala
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Dharamshala, visit - Naddi Village, Dal Lake, St. John Church, Bhagsu Nag Temple and Bhagsunag Waterfall. Also visit the 14th Dalai Lama’s Monastery & Residence (Namgyal Monastery).
After finish your guided tour to Dharamshala, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 : Dharamshala - Amritsar (220 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)
Location: Amritsar
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Amritsar. Upon arrival at Amritsar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later visit to Wagah Border and attend Beating Retreat ceremony. After finish the ceremony at Wagah border later drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 : At Amritsar
Location: Amritsar
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Amritsar, visit Golden Temple - It is the preeminent pilgrimage site of Sikhism. The architecture of Golden Temple is a blend of Hindu and Muslims architecture, also visit Jallianwala bagh and Durgiana Temple.
After finish your guided tour to Amritsar, later day free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : Amritsar - Haridwar (By Train) - Rishikesh (25 Kms / 30 Mins)
Location: Rishikesh
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Amritsar railway station to board the train for Haridwar. Upon arrival at Haridwar railway station, our representative will meet you and later drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival at Rishikesh check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : At Rishikesh
Location: Rishikesh
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Rishikesh which is reowned as the 'Yoga Capital of the World’, visit Bharat Temple - the oldest famous temple in Rishikesh at Triveni Ghat, Thirteen Story Temple, Gita Bhavan, Swarg Ashram and Parmartn Niketan. Also visit Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula the hanging bridge on the Ganga river are one of the most famous spot in Rishikesh.
Also experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in evening which is performed at Triveni Ghat.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 : Rishikesh - New Delhi (250 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 : Departure from New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.
What's Included
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12 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
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Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At.
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Daily breakfast at hotel.
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All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
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Local English speaking guide at New Delhi, Shimla, Dharamshala, Amristar and Rishikesh.
Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
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Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.
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Experience the thrill of lowering of the flags ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border.
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Attend the Ganga aarti ceremony at Rishikesh.
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Train tickets from New Delhi to Kalka.
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Train tickets from Amritsar to Rishikesh.
What's Not Included
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Visas Fee (if applicable).
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Monument entry fees.
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Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).
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Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
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International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
Check out our Q&As
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
Tips always optional.
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What is the maximum group size?
20
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?
Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey. Its only suggestion from team HOLIDAYSAT.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
100% Departure if there is single traveller.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Only for foreign national traveller.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
INR is local currency.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 Star Hotel
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
HOLIDAYSAT has been trading since 2008.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.
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Holidays At allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform holidays at, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Holidays At requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of holidays at charges.
Up to 80 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 40 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
