Spiritual India

From$1399USD
14 days,Delhi to Delhi
Trip Code: AHSH

Spiritual journey to the soul of India's religious culture, the Golden Temple, home of the Dalai Lama, exploring the nuances of Yoga and Hindu beliefs at Rishikesh

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Religion and spiritual thought have ranked among India’s greatest exports since the dawn of recorded history: Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism all originated here, and the country boasts significant populations of Muslims and Christians, too. On this trip, you’ll explore the roots of some of the world’s major religions, visiting temples, shrines and tombs—including the legendary Taj Mahal—sacred to millions while absorbing the rich culture and vibrant daily life of this exciting country. Load up on film and memory cards; you’re going to need them.

What's Included

  • Old Delhi tour, Golden Temple and evening procession, India/Pakistan Wagah border ceremony, Guided tour of Norbulingka, Kalka Shimla Toy train, Entry fees to Viceregal Lodge, Rishikesh (Orientation walk & evening prayer) & Haridwar (twin holy cities in the foothills of Himalaya along the banks of Holy River Ganges) and Taj Mahal
  • No meals are included (Allow USD280-350 for meals not included.)
  • Hotels/guesthouses (13 nts)
  • Train, metro, local bus, charter bus, jeep, cycle-rickshaw, auto-rickshaw.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
  • Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
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Places Visited
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Day 1 Delhi

Arrive any time.

Day 2 Delhi

Tour Old and New Delhi via the new metro in the morning with free time in the afternoon to explore.

Days 3-4 Amritsar

Visit Golden Temple and observe the formal India/Pakistan Wagah border ceremony in the evening.

Days 5-6 Dharamsala/McLeod Ganj

Explore the famous seat of the Tibeten government in exile and current home to the Dalai Lama. Tour beautiful Norbulingka set amidst beautiful gardens.

Days 7-8 Shimla

Travel on the Kalka-Shimla Toy Train before viewing the main sights of Shimla on an orientation walk. Opt to walk to one of several hills with temples on top or visit the excellent State Museum. Beware of the thieving monkeys roaming around town!

Days 9-11 Rishikesh/Haridwar

Visit the holy city of Rishikesh known for yoga and ashrams and Hardiwar, known to be at one of the sites where the elixir of immortality spilled from the pitcher, according to Hindu mythology.

Day 12 Agra

Travel to the City of the Taj—Agra

Day 13 Delhi

Visit Taj Mahal. Optional visit to the Fort. Train to Delhi

Day 14 Delhi

Depart at any time.

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