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Amritsar & Himalayan Hill Towns

Move from Punjab’s spiritual and culinary life into tea country, Tibetan heritage and wooded hill stations.

12 daysFrom USD 1,320 per person*
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Tour overview

Amritsar & Himalayan Hill Towns

Move from Punjab’s spiritual and culinary life into tea country, Tibetan heritage and wooded hill stations.

Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamshala, Palampur & Shimla

Use this route as a starting point. We can add a night where you want to linger, introduce a special interest or adjust the hotels to suit your style.

What you can experience on this route

  • Delhi — Explore Old Delhi’s lanes and Mughal architecture, then discover the quieter gardens and neighbourhoods of New Delhi.
  • Amritsar — Experience the Golden Temple respectfully with a local guide and discover the food and history of the old city.
  • Dharamshala — Explore Tibetan cultural life and nearby mountain trails, balancing guided visits with time for quiet reflection.
  • Shimla — Explore the former hill-station capital on foot, with forest walks and time to enjoy the mountain air.

Make the journey your own

This 12-day outline brings together Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamshala, Palampur & Shimla. The number of nights, daily activities and choice of hotels can change to suit your priorities. Tell us which experiences you would like to spend more time on, and whether you prefer early starts, relaxed afternoons or a balance of both.

We discuss the transfers between stops alongside the sightseeing, so that you can judge the pace of the whole trip. Your proposal will set out the agreed route and selected arrangements before you book.

Your day-by-day journey

Travellers enjoying a cycle rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
DAY 01

Arrive Delhi

Meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel. Settle in, recover from the journey and enjoy an easy first evening.

Travellers stopping for a sweet treat in Old Delhi
DAY 02

In Delhi

Explore Old Delhi’s lanes and Mughal architecture, then discover the quieter gardens and neighbourhoods of New Delhi.

Fly to AmritsarDestination photograph
DAY 03

Fly to Amritsar

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

In AmritsarDestination photograph
DAY 04

In Amritsar

Experience the Golden Temple respectfully with a local guide and discover the food and history of the old city.

Drive to DharamshalaDestination photograph
DAY 05

Drive to Dharamshala

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

In DharamshalaDestination photograph
DAY 06

In Dharamshala

Explore Tibetan cultural life and nearby mountain trails, balancing guided visits with time for quiet reflection.

Drive to PalampurDestination photograph
DAY 07

Drive to Palampur

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

Drive to ShimlaDestination photograph
DAY 08

Drive to Shimla

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

In ShimlaDestination photograph
DAY 09

In Shimla

Explore the former hill-station capital on foot, with forest walks and time to enjoy the mountain air.

In ShimlaDestination photograph
DAY 10

In Shimla

Explore the former hill-station capital on foot, with forest walks and time to enjoy the mountain air.

Travellers visiting an Old Delhi spice shop
DAY 11

Drive to Chandigarh & Fly to Delhi

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

DepartureDestination photograph
DAY 12

Departure

Your private transfer is arranged around your departure. Allow a comfortable connection, or extend the journey with another Indian region.

The sequence is a suggested plan. Flights, permits, opening days, weather and local conditions may require adjustments; your final itinerary will confirm arrangements.

Selected places to stay

Hotel ideas for your journey

Hotel inspiration across different budgets. Your quotation will specify the property and room category included.

Useful guides for this journey

A different pace? A favourite hotel?

Tell us what you would change. These journeys are designed to be adapted to your interests, time and style.

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