Arrive – Delhi

Arrive at New Delhi railway station.
On arrival in Delhi, the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the ‘rickshaw ride’ for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through “Chandni Chowk” or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

This afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar.
Overnight at hotel

Full day at leisure for own activities
Overnight at Hotel.

Morning drive to Dharamshala (400 kms), on arrival transfer to the hotel.

Dharamshala - the hill resort, once very popular with the British, is today the residence and headquaters of His Holiness the 'Dalai Lama' who set up his government in exile at Mcleodgunj. The town rises in levels up the hill from 1250m to 2000m with the dramatic peaks of the Dauladhar rising above. In the colourful Tibetan township are the newly-built Gelugpa monastery and a school for Tibetan culture with a excellent library. The little shops sell Tibetan crafts and there are several restaurants that serve Tibetan food. A little higher up the ridge is the pretty Church of St. John with beautiful stained glass windows and the grave of a former Viceroy Lord Elgin in its churchyard.
Overnight at hotel

Full day sightseeing of Dharamshala. Visit the Tashijong monastery - with a commanding view of the Kangra valley, this monastery is one of the several built after the Dalai Lama settled here. Tashijong also promotes arts like carpet weaving, tankha painting & block printing, and runs a school for young Tibetan children. The young guru of the monastery is recognized as the reincarnation of his predecessor and is very popular with his visitors Namgyal Monastery with the Centre of Tibetan Studies, is known as little Lhasa and is a major attraction in McLeodganj This cathedral opposite the DakauLama's residence, resembles the center of the one in Lhasa and is a 5minute walk from the main bazaar. It contains large gilded bronzes of Buddha, Avalokitesvara and Padmasam-bhava.Dalai Lamas often leads the prayers when he is in residence and if you sign up at the secutity office an audience with him is possible. The othert major attraction is the Church of St. John in -the wilderness which has attractive stained glass windows. Lord Elgin, one of the few viceroys of British occupied India, to die in office, is buried here, according to his last wish, as it reminded him of his beloved native Scotland. The Nechung Mmonastery in Lgangchen Kyishobn has Tibetan library with a good rank of books, magazines & photo-copying facilities and a museum.The central Tibetan Administration Offices are located here and you can also attend lectures & classes on Tibetan culture and Buddhism.
Overnight at Hotel.

  Dharamshala

Full day at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Dharamshala - Shimla

Morning drive to beautiful hill station of Shimla (293 kms).

The British empire may have ceased to exist, but its echoes linger on in Shimla. As the ‘summer capital’ of the British in India, this was the country’s focus for the better part of every year and now, it is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. Today, its well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of India’s most popular hill resorts. Placed in the lower ranges of the Himalaya mountains, it is surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Towards the north lie the snow-covered high ranges. Within the town are a host of splendid colonial edifices, quaint cottages and charming walks. Upon arrival in Shimla – check into the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

Shimla

Full free at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Shimla - Delhi

Morning drive to Delhi (343 km). On arrival transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

Delhi - Varanasi

Morning at leisure. Evening transfer to Railway station to board train for Varanasi.

Depart : Delhi at : 1820 hrs
Arrive : Varanasi at : 0700 hrs (next day)
Overnight in train

Varanasi

Morning free for own activities.

Afternoon sightseeing of Sarnath 5 miles out of Varanasi one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 B.C. Here you will witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the site. (Sarnath museum is closed on Friday).

Overnight at hotel.

Varanasi

Early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. Visit some of the many Hindu temples that line the river Ganges. Stroll along the narrow lanes and bazaars full of shops selling, among other things, the world famous Benaras Silks.

Later tour of Benaras - as it is also called, is one of the oldest cities of the world and a microcosm of Indian life. Since it was also an ancient center of learning, the Banars Hindu Univesity is worth a visit as are the silver and gold brocade shops, for which Banaras is world famous
Overnight at hotel.

Varanasi

Full day at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Varanasi - Delhi

Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.
Depart : Varanasi at : 1445 hrs
Arrive : Delhi at : 1605 hrs
Upon arrival met and transferred to hotel. Late evening transfer to airport to board flight for abroad. .

Delhi

Depart Delhi