North India Foothills of Himalaya

Duration

13 Nights / 14 Days 

Holiday Category

Beyond Himachal Tours

INCLUSIONS

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing

  • Breakfast

    Breakfast

  • Dinner

    Dinner

price from ₹ 26500 /person
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price from ₹ 26500 /person

Duration

13 Nights / 14 Days 

Holiday Category

Beyond Himachal Tours

INCLUSIONS

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing

  • Breakfast

    Breakfast

  • Dinner

    Dinner

Destinations Covered

Delhi - Amritsar - Dharamshala - Naggar - Rewalsar - Shimla - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi

Description:

Set off on this amazing journey in the lap of the majestic Himalayas. Home to some of the most scenic sights of nature, that may let anyone get spellbound with the immense peace and serenity of the spot. Our tour packages to Himachal are inclusive of comfortable accommodation, sightseeing tours, private transportation and ample of free time. Himachal Tours offer the exclusive rates for North India Foothills of Himalaya Tour 5 star for an unforgettable holiday in Northern India. North India Foothills of Himalaya Tour Package itinerary takes durations of this trip is 13 nights and 14 days. Click now to get exclusive deals on www.himachaltours.net.

Tour Highlights:

  • Visit spice market, Sikh temple Sheeshganj, Jama Masjid in Delhi.
  • Witness Guard change ceremony in Amritsar.
  • Visit Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Partition Museum and local market in Amritsar.
  • Explore the Norbulingka Monastery and the Doll Museum, Dharamsala stadium, St. John Church, H.H. Dalai Lama’s residence, Bhagsunag Temple and Waterfall in Dharamshala.
  • Visit Naggar Castle, Gauri Shankar Temple, Tripura Sundari Temple and Nicholas Art Gallery in Naggar.
  • Pay regards at Gurudwara Rewalsar Sahib, Rewalsar Monastery and Guru Rinpoche statue in Rewalsar.
  • Enjoy a walking tour on Mall Road in Shimla.
  • Visit Jakhu Temple, Viceregal Lodge and Church in Shimla.
  • Explore the Tapovan Bhoomi, Laxman & Ram Jhula and the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh.
  • Experience true bliss with an hour of yoga session.
  • Witness captivating evening prayer ceremony of the river Ganges in Haridwar.
     

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Delhi (By flight)

Arrive at Delhi International Airport, and transfer to your pre booked hotel. After check in and breakfast, visit Old Delhi. Walk through the lanes to make your way to the spice market, Sikh temple Sheeshganj and Jama Masjid. Later, enjoy a welcome dinner together and get to know your fellow travellers better. Return back to the hotel for a good night's sleep.

Overnight stay in Delhi. 

Day 2 Delhi-Amritsar (06 hours train approx.)

Wake up early this morning to board an air conditioned chair car train to the capital city of Punjab, Amritsar. Hot breakfast will be served onboard (depending on the covid-19 situation) Enjoy the scenes of the countryside and take a chance to interact with the locals onboard. Post arrival and check in, unwind. Later, head out to witness the very famous ‘Change of Guards Ceremony’ at the Wagah Border. Feel the patriotism in the air and pumped up youths and soldiers. After the ceremony return back to Amritsar and rest of the time is at leisure.

Overnight stay in Amritsar. 

Day 3 Amritsar

Today after breakfast we will visit the utterly beautiful and blissful Sikh Temple- ‘The Golden Temple’. Learn about Sikhism and their culture while walking through the premises. Also visit ‘Jallianwala Bagh’- where mass massacre happened on the order of Acting Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer on the festival of ‘Baisakhi’. Walk through the colorful streets to explore more and visit the Partition Museum and past by Khairuddin Mosque. Head back to the Golden Temple during lunch time. You may choose to help and serve in the community kitchen which provides free of cost meals to anyone who wants to come and eat. Also, break a bread during ‘langar’ as the lunch of the community kitchen is called. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may choose to buy some colorful scarves  adorned with hand embroidery called ‘Phulkari’, or handmade shoes known as ‘Jutis’, and many more things.

Overnight stay in Amritsar. 

Day 4 Amritsar-Dharamshala (05 hours approx.)

Another day of fairly long drive after breakfast. Enjoy the scenes of countryside, the mountains and rivers and several small villages with apple and orange orchards until we arrive in Dharamshala. On arrival, check in and rest well for a thrilling day tomorrow.

Overnight stay in Dharamshala. 

Day 5 Dharamshala

Wake up to see spectacular views of the Dhauladhar range and enjoy breakfast. Later, visit the Norbulingka Monastery and the Doll Museum, Dharamshala stadium, St. John Church, H.H. Dalai Lama’s residence, Bhagsunag Temple and Waterfall. You may choose to spend the rest of the time shopping for Tibetan artefacts or trying Tibetan cuisine.

Overnight stay in Dharamshala. 

Day 6 Dharamshala-Naggar (06 hours approx.)

This morning after breakfast, prepare for a fairly long drive to Naggar. Enroute, explore the tea estate of Palampur. On arrival, check in and relax.

Overnight stay Naggar. 

Day 7 Naggar

After breakfast we will visit Naggar Castle- an architectural marvel of wooden structures. This is also a very popular place for Dussehra Festival Celebration and site for movie shoots such as ‘Jab We Met’- a bollywood movie. After learning about the place, visit Gauri Shankar Temple, Tripura Sundari Temple and Nicholas Art Gallery. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight stay in Naggar. 

Day 8 Naggar-Rewalsar (04 hours approx.)

We will drive to another quaint town located beside the lake after breakfast, Rewalsar. Spell binding views and mist laden sir awaits your arrival. After arrival, check in and visit Gurudwara Rewalsar Sahib, Rewalsar Monastery and Guru Rinpoche statue. Spend rest of the time walking beside the lake, going for a hike, exploring the local market or simply unwinding in the warmth of the hotel.

Overnight stay in Rewalsar. 

Day 9 Rewalsar-Shimla (05 hours approx.)

Another day of fairly long drive after breakfast. Enjoy the scenes of countryside, the mountains and rivers and several small villages with apple and orange orchards until we arrive in Shimla. On arrival, check in and head out for a walking tour on Mall road with fantastic views of the Church.

Overnight stay in Shimla. 

Day 10 Shimla

After having breakfast, we will hike to Jakhu Temple via Mall road. Witness the beauty of the city through the clouds atop the hill. Descend back into the town to visit the Church and Viceregal Lodge. Rest of the time is at leisure.

Overnight stay in Shimla. 

Day 11 Shimla-Rishikesh (08 hours approx.)

Today after breakfast we will proceed for Rishikesh. It will be a long but utterly scenic drive passing through several hill stations lined up with tall pine trees, streams and rivers, plethora of temples and several other shrines into the state of rhododendrons. View majestic mountains and grand Yamuna & Ganges river. After arrival and check in, relax.

Overnight stay in Rishikesh. 

Day 12 Rishikesh

This morning after breakfast we will explore the Tapovan Bhoomi, Laxman & Ram Jhula and the Beatles Ashram. You are free thereafter to explore the place on your own. You may choose to join a yoga session, get adventurous and try river rafting or cliff jumping at your own expense, go on a shopping spree, try some local specialities or simply relax at the hotel.

Overnight stay in Rishikesh. 

Day 13 Rishikesh-Haridwar (01 hour approx.)

Wake up early this morning for an hour of yoga session under the guidance of a trained professional. Later, enjoy sumptuous and healthy breakfast and pack your bags for the onward journey to Haridwar. You will have time until check out in Rishikesh to spend on your own. After arrival, check in and relax. In the evening we will proceed to Har ki Pauri and witness the evening prayer ceremony of the mighty river Ganges. Rest of the time is free.

Overnight stay in Haridwar. 

Day 14 Haridwar-Delhi (05 hours train approx.)

Board and early morning air conditioned chair car train back to Delhi. Trip ends with arrival in Delhi. 

We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Hotels

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested: -
Destinations Deluxe Premium Luxury
Delhi Hotel Taj Princess / Similar Hotel Holiday Inn Mayurvihar / Similar Hotel The Lalit New Delhi / Similar
Amritsar Hotel Comfort Inn Alstonia / Similar Hotel Lemon Tree Amritsar / Similar Hotel Holiday Inn Amritsar / Similar
Dharamshala Imperial Heights Resort / Similar Asia Health Resorts and Spa / Similar ITC Fortune Park Moksha Resort / Similar
Naggar Kohinoor Heritage Resort / Similar Kohinoor Heritage Resort / Similar Kohinoor Heritage Resort / Similar
Rewalsar Hotel The Tourist Inn / Similar Hotel The Tourist Inn / Similar Hotel The Tourist Inn / Similar
Shimla Hotel Surya / Similar Snow Valley Resorts / Similar Radisson Jass Shimla / Similar
Rishikesh X Hotel by bloom / Similar Lemon Tree Premier / Similar Aloha On The Ganges / Similar
Haridwar Golden Tulip Haridwar / Similar Ambrosia Sarovar Portico / Similar Radisson Blu Haridwar / Similar

Package Inclusions:

  1. Accommodation for 13 Nights on twin / double sharing basis. 
  2. Daily buffet breakfast and Dinner at all hotels / resort.
  3. Disinfected private car with driver for all arrivals, Departures and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
  4. Services of Crocus Travel Representative on all arrivals and departures.
  5. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge.
  6. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Package Exclusions:

  1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
  2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
  3. Meals other than mentioned above.
  4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket.
  5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
  6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.
  7. Medical Requirements on request.
  8. Service Tax as per government.
  9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.