NORTHERN INDIA DISCOVERY 16 DAYS FROM PER PERSON
$5,980 FULLY INCLUSIVE FROM SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, ADELAIDE & PERTH
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Discover the delights of Delhi See the Taj Mahal at sunrise Tour the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur Ride the famous Toy Train Explore Amritsar’s Golden Temple Embrace Tibetan Culture in Dharamsala
Admire the Golden Temple in Amritsar
PRICE INCLUDES • 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners • International flights and current taxes • Domestic transportation • 3 – 4 star accommodation • Touring with guides and entrance fees • Visa fees for Australian passport holders
Take part in a yoga session
EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE I n the birthplace of yoga, start the day with an invigorating morning practice and meditation session with a master, in the spectacular surroundings of the Himalayan foothills. ravel to the border of India and Pakistan T to witness the border closing ceremony, a display of fantastically over-the-top showmanship that involves speed marching, high kicks and stomps, all cheered on by the crowd of locals and tourists alike. isit the Golden Temple’s ‘langar’, the V kitchen that feeds up to 100,000 people a day for free! Meet the volunteers who prepare and cook the food and watch them making thousands of chapatis by hand.
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ITINER ARY DAY 1: FLY TO DELHI Fly to Delhi. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. DAY 2: DISCOVER DELHI Take a full day to explore India’s vibrant capital. Starting in Old Delhi, embark on a rickshaw ride to the Khari Baoli spice market where you’ll learn about local herbs and spices, and visit Jama Masjid. Cross into New Delhi to view the colonial grandeur of the Rajpath, including the Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate, finishing the day at Humayun’s Tomb. DAY 3: TR AIN TO A MRITSAR Transfer to Delhi station and hop on a train travelling north to Amritsar. Head to the nearby India-Pakistan border to watch the elaborate border closing ceremony with its fantastically over-the-top showmanship. DAY 4: EXPLORE A MRITSAR Enjoy a heritage walk through the city, taking in local temples including Jallianwala Bagh. Visit the Golden Temple, Harmandir Sahib – the spiritual heart of the Sikh faith. Built in the 16th-century, its dome is richly gilded in shimmering gold. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity walking around the sacred waters of Amrit Sarovar before visiting the world’s largest free kitchen to watch the meal preparations. Return to the temple this evening to experience Palki Sahib, an atmospheric ceremony accompanied by drums and hymns.
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DAY 5: TR AVEL TO DHAR A MSAL A Ascend into the Himalayas to Dharamsala, a former British hill station that has become the home of the Tibetan Government in exile. This afternoon, visit the Tibetan Library and the Tibetan Medical Institute. DAY 6: EXPLORE DHAR A MSAL A Start the day at Bhagsunag, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva before exploring McLeod Ganj, a town with a distinctly Tibetan feel. Explore the town, visiting Buddhist temples and local markets, as well as the Dalai Lama Temple and the Tibetan Museum. DAY 7: YOGA EXPERIENCE Start the day with a yoga and meditation session. Continue your explorations at the Kangra State Museum and St John’s Church. Enjoy a demonstration of how to cook local dishes before spending some time at the Norbulingka Institute. A major centre for Buddhist learning, it also works to preserve Tibet’s cultural heritage. DAY 8: TR AVEL TO SHIML A Drive to Shimla. On arrival visit the Gaiety Theatre with the rest of the day being at leisure.
See the Palace Jal Mahal in Jaipur
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