India tour - discover the places of Dalai Lama in Dharamsala

Trip summary

Departure Delhi
End Delhi
Countries
- India
City
- Delhi
- Jaipur
- Agra
- Amritsar
- Dharamsala
Theme Art, history and cultural trips and custom tours
Travel style Tailor-made travel
Accommodation Standard
Flight Excluded
Guide Included

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Description

An exclusive 12-day trip to India, during which you can discover the most famous, renowned, and suggestive spots of this colourful country in Asia.

A holiday and tour that will make you breathe the rich historical background of India, but also its extraordinary landscapes, its authentic traditions and its architectural and artistic masterworks. The tour takes you to discover the town of Dharamsala, close to the world-famous dwelling of the 14^th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. Taking part in this travel, you'll discover:

New Delhi, the multicultural capital city of India. Here it is possible to find several art galleries and Indian cultural centres, as well as pubs and clubs for your nightlife;
Jaipur, rich of colourful markets and bazaar, where you can find precious clothes and handicraft products;
Agra, worldwide known thanks to the unequalled beauty of its Taj Mahal, a mausoleum designed according to the Muslim architectural style and also declared Unesco World Heritage Site;
Amritsar, home to Golden Temple;
Dharamsala, where you can visit the Tsuglagkhang Complex, the largest Tibetan complex outside Tibet, and the wonderful temple of Kunal Pathari, which attracts several believers every day.

You'll comfortably move on board of an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle and stay in elegant hotels. Furthermore, during this tour, you'll also have the chance to taste the Indian culinary tradition, dining with an Indian family in Jaipur.

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1
Delhi
Day 1
Welcome in India! Upon arrival at the international airport of New Delhi, you will be received and transferred to your hotel. After the check-in, your afternoon will be available at leisure.
Visited places:
- Delhi
Accommodation offered:
- Jht Hotels (standard)
2
Delhi
Day 2
In the first half of the day enjoy a city tour covering India Gate, President’s house, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple. After lunch enjoy a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid, Gandhi Memorial followed by a sound & light show at Red Fort. Overnight at hotel.
Visited places:
- Delhi
Accommodation offered:
- Jht Hotels (standard)
3
Delhi - Jaipur (290 km - 6 hrs)
Day 3
In the morning drive to Jaipur in your exclusive vehicle. On arrival check in at your hotel.

In the evening take a walking tour of the colorful streets and bazaars of Jaipur City. The beauty of Jaipur is that its unique architecture and town planning is visible at even the most commonest places such as its squares and lanes.
Visited places:
- Delhi
- Jaipur
Accommodation offered:
- Supyar Mahal (standard)
4
Jaipur
Day 4
Take a full day long sightseeing tour of Jaipur city that includes the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple, Albert hall and excursion to the old capital Amber.

Here at Amber, you’ll climb to the gates of the majestic fort on an elephant back. The fort displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture.

Optional trip to an ethnic village resort where you may enjoy traditional Rajasthani dinner.
Visited places:
- Jaipur
Accommodation offered:
- Supyar Mahal (standard)
5
Jaipur - Agra (260 km - 6 hrs)
Day 5
We will leave for Agra. On the way visit the abandoned citadel of Mughal emperor Akbar known as Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival check in to your hotel. Later visiting of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Free evening to relax.
Visited places:
- Jaipur
- Agra
Accommodation offered:
- Hotel Taj Resorts (standard)
6
Agra - Amritsar
Day 6
Today in the morning you'll get on board of a train to reach Amritsar. On arrival you'll be received and transferred to your hotel. Relax and free time for leisure for the rest of the day.
Visited places:
- Agra
- Amritsar
Accommodation offered:
- Golden Tulip Amritsar (standard)
7
Amritsar
Day 7
Today is completely free at leisure, you have the chance to explore the Golden Temple in the morning and the Wagah Border in the evening.
Visited places:
- Amritsar
Accommodation offered:
- Golden Tulip Amritsar (standard)
8
Amritsar - Dharmsala
Day 8
Early morning travel to Dharamsala in your exclusive vehicle. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel and rest of the day free at leisure to rest and relax.
Visited places:
- Amritsar
- Dharamsala
Accommodation offered:
- 8 Auspicious Him View (standard)
9
Dharamsala
Day 9
Today you'll have the opportunity to visit the city of Dharamsala on your own. Do not forget to discover the beautiful places related to the Dalai Lama.
Visited places:
- Dharamsala
Accommodation offered:
- 8 Auspicious Him View (standard)
10
Dharamsala
Day 10
Feel free to explore Dharamsala according to your personal style.
Visited places:
- Dharamsala
Accommodation offered:
- 8 Auspicious Him View (standard)
11
Dharamsala - New Delhi
Day 11
In the morning drive to the airport of Chandigarh in your exclusive vehicle and take the flight to New Delhi. On arrival you'll be received and transferred to your hotel. Check-in and rest of the day completely free at leisure.
Visited places:
- Dharamsala
- Delhi
Accommodation offered:
- Jht Hotels (standard)
12
Last day
Day 12
You'll be transferred at appropriate time to the international airport of New Delhi: end of services.
Visited places:
- Delhi

Prices and conditions
Price includes
- Accommodation in a double occupancy room in the specified hotels, or similar
- Daily breakfast
- Transportation in an exclusive air-conditioned Tempo Traveller or another one of similar standards
- Guide during the complete tour
- Driver’s allowances and parking charges
- All kind of transport and luxury taxes
- Assistance at all arrival and departure points
- Elephant ride in Jaipur
- Dinner in Jaipur - Indian dinner with an Indian Family
- Train from Agra to Amritsar in AC 2 tier class
- Air fare from Dharamshala to Delhi in economy class
Price does not include
- Any kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills and alcoholic beverages
- It also does not include any meals unless when otherwise specifically mentioned
- Camera fees (still or movie)
- Insurance cover
- International airfare
- Optional, suggested or unspecified activities
The cost shown is subject to minimum 2 full paying passengers. Please feel free to ask us to change any hotel in case you want to upgrade, as well as any change in the itinerary.