Himalayas tour with Indian family homestay
Himalayas tour with Indian family homestay
Himalayas tour with Indian family homestay
16 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi
Visiting: Delhi, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Shimla, Manali, Jugar, Dharamshala, Amritsar
Tour operator:
Tour code:
346
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 51
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Vegetarians, Jain
Tour operated in:
EnglishActivities:
Private Available:
Request A Private Tour
From:
$1199
$1139 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$60
Tour Overview
Unique Himalaya multiple day tour with Indian family stay is a good choice for these travellers who wish to see not only beautiful scenery of Himalayas mountains in Himachal Pradesh state but also go sightseeing of interesting and wonderful yoga ashrams, temples and monuments staying close to Indian spirituality. The tour is organised by a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver who comes from Himachal state and knows perfectly local customs and traditions in India. During this tour one will have an opportunity to meet local people and taste food staying in a guest house in Indian family house in Himalayan village and experience many attractions which will broaden your mind about India. The attractions which may be arranged during this special stay are cooking classes, yoga and local sightseeing.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pick up in Delhi - the airport or another central location. In the morning visit Old Delhi: the 400-years-old Jama Mosque (the largest in India) and local market. Later visit Red Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). In the afternoon enjoy drive through Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President's Palace) and India Gate (a war memorial arch built in honor of Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War –I). Explore the famous Humayun's Tomb (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Qutab Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site- the tallest brick minaret in the world, at 238 feet). Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 : Rishikesh
Location: Rishikesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Rishikesh by a private vehicle. Later enjoy sightseeing after arrival. Rishikesh is the place where people from across the India visit for pilgrimage and to take a holy dip into the holy river Ganges. Take a walk to the Laxman Jhula bridge and local temples. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 : Rishikesh
Location: Rishikesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning before breakfast meet yoga instructor and learn about breath awareness exercise and stretching exercises. After relax breakfast, enjoy sightseeing of Rishikesh. Rishikesh is one of the holy cities in India. Rishikesh is located in the foothills of the Himalayas. Rishikesh is gateway to the Himalayas. The spectacular River Ganga is like pert of the city. Rishikesh is a place visited by several yogis and sages. They lived and practiced hard penance here. Rishikesh is world-famous as Yoga capital of the world. Visit Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, Bharat Mandir and the Beetles ashram. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 : Haridwar
Location: Haridwar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning again start your day with yoga and meditation classes. After the classes breakfast is planned and next sightseeing of Haridwar. Haridwar is an ancient city and it is one of the most sacred cities in India. The diverse nature of the Hindu religion has attracted foreign visitors from all around the world. Here you can closely experience India's complex culture and various Hindu rituals. Haridwar is also one of the four cities where Kumbh Mela is organized. Visit Mansa Devi temple by cable car. Later visit Har Ki Pouri (Ganga Ghat) for famous Ganga Aarti, and continue your drive to Rishikesh. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 : Shimla
Location: Shimla
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Shimla. Shimla is famous for its natural beauty and tranquillity. Shimla is one of the most picturesque towns in north India. Shimla is characterised by show-clad hills, lush green valleys, rivers, dense forest and cool pleasant weather. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 : Shimla
Location: Shimla
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning after relax breakfast, enjoy full day sightseeing of Shimla. Enjoy the cool atmosphere of Shimla. Visit Taradevi Temple, Jakhu temple, Chandwick waterfalls, Mall, Ridge, Lower Bazaar and famous Kali Temple. Apart from this regular sightseeing you can also just relax your self. You can enjoy little walk in the jungle. Feel your self close to the nature. You can explore pahadi culture of Shimla. Meet the local people and know their lifestyle and culture.
Day 7 : Manali
Location: Manali
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel check out and drive to Manali. On the way to Manali you will visit Sundernagar Lake, Pandoh dam, Vaishno Devi Temple &Kullu Valley. On arrival check in to hotel. Dinner & overnights stay at hotel.
Day 8 : Manali
Location: Manali
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After Breakfast at the hotel drive to towards Rohtang Pass or Snow Point (54 km 4 hours journey) from Manali. You will Visit Solang Valley and enjoy may enjoy Paragliding & Ropeway activities there by your own cost. Overnight stay in Hotel. Solang Valley (Nala): SolangNala (Valley) drives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nullah (water stream). It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sport conditions. Local sightseeing of Manali – Tibetian monastery and the main road – Mall road. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 : Jugar, Family Homestay 30 Km From Dharamshala
Location: Jugar
Accommodation: Indian family home stay - a room in a big house situated among trees and beautiful scenery.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast travel to Jughar countryside (20 km from Dharamshala) to enjoy one of its kind Indian family stay. This unique attraction will give you an opportunity to find out more about Indian customs and taste local Indian food with friendly and hospitable Indian people. During this lovely stay you will have a chance to take part in cooking classes organised by a landlady, take a stroll on the countryside mountain paths up to the river and tea plantations. On your request, the driver will take you to the place - Bir Billing valley where paragliding can be done. There is also included a local sightseeing of nearby temples - Bejnath temple situated among the mountains, tea plantations in Kangra district and beautiful river and dams.
Day 10 : Daramasthala
Location: Dharamshala
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Indian family home stay
After breakfast travel to Jughar countryside (20 km from Dharamshala) to enjoy one of its kind Indian family stay. This unique attrraction will give you an opportunity to find out more about Indian customs and taste local Indian food with friendly and hospitable Indian people. During this lovely stay you will have a chance to take part in cooking classes organised by a landlady, take a stroll on the countryside mountain paths up to the river and tea plantations. On your request, the driver will take you to the place - Bir Billing valley where paragliding can by done. There is also included a local sightseeing of nearby temples - Bejnath temple situated among the mountains, tea plantations in Kangra district and beautiful river and dams.
Day 11 : Dharamshala, Sightseeing Of The Surroundings
Location: Dharamshala
Accommodation: Indian family home stay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at Indian family guesthouse you will be taken for local sightseeing of the nearby surroundings. You will be shown places like a famous Shiva temple surrounded by river - Bejnath temple. You will also admire a picturesque Buddist Monastery Tashi Jong. On the way stop at tea fact and tea plantation in Kangra valley, see also Jakhani Mata temple. Overnight at Indian family homestay.
Day 12 : Amritsar
Location: Amritsar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning check you will have to say goodbye to Indian family and travel to Amritsar. Visit to Wagah Border – the spectacular ceremony of closing India and Pakistan border. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel
Day 13 : Amritsar
Location: Amritsar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast local sightseeing of the city. Visit famous Golden Temple the most important Sikh shrine also known as Harimandir Sahib and Darbar Sahib. Then visit Jallianwala Bagh- the place that reminds every Indian of the brutal and hearless massacre by British general Dyer. Visit Durgiana Temple - The temple complex houses Shree Laxmi Narayan Mandir with a huge pond on its periphery. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum and Panorama in Ram Bagh The landscaped garden with summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the center.The Maharaja later named it Ram Bagh. It has a museum with relics of Mughal era and hand drawn sketches and portraits of the ruling Sikhs and Jaliawalan Bagh. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Delhi
Location: Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out and travel to Delhi where you will be dropped off to your hotel/ Delhi airport or another central location.
What's Included
-
Accommodation
- 3 star accommodation according to standards in India (private bathroom, AC) with breakfast - Indian family homestay Homestay is organised in a family house with the view of the garden - (10 rooms) situated near Dharamshala - 30 km away. You will be provided a room with a bathroom. This option will give you a memorable opportunity to get to know local customs, take a look at real Indian life, taste Indian food. Please note that we can send the names of the hotels before or after the booking. There is also a possiblity of upgrading to 4 or 5 star accommodation on your request.
-
Meals – Breakfast Only
-
Breakfast and dinner during 3- day stay at Indian family homes stay.
-
- yoga morning classes in Rishikesh (2 morning classes)
-
Indian family home stay with sightseeing and meals
-
Airport Transfers at Destination
pick up and drop off in Delhi included in the price
-
Local Taxes
-
Transport by
— transport AC Suzuki desire or a bigger car with an English/hindi speaking driver All the transfers are provided as well as pick up and drop off in Delhi. The cars model depends on the number of travellers: Single person — Tata indigo or Suzuki desire Ac car 2 – 4 travellers — Tata indigo or Suzuki desire Ac 5 – 6 travellers Innova Ac 7 -12 travellers — Minibus Ac
What's Not Included
-
Entrance Fees
-
Drinks with Meals
except breakfast and brekfast and dinner at Indian family home stay
-
International Travel
-
Country Entry Visas
-
Addittional meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Accommodation
- 3 star accommodation according to standards in India (private bathroom, AC) with breakfast
- Indian family homestay
Homestay in organised in a family house with the view of the garden - (10 rooms) situated near Dharamshala - 30 km away. You will be provided a room with a bathroom.
This option will give you a memorable opportunity to get to know local customs, take a look at real Indian life, taste Indian food.
Please note that we can send the names of the hotels before or after the tour booking. There is also a possibility of upgrading to 4 or 5 star accommodation on your request.
Check out our Q&As
-
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
The driver is your escort. All our drivers speak English and have long time experience in work with foreigners. You will be also provided with local guides where is necessary.
Reviews from Travellers on this Tour
Want a private tour?
Dates & Availability
tourhub Discount Available - Sign In
Monday - Tuesday
Apr 01, 2024 - Apr 16, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Apr 02, 2024 - Apr 17, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Apr 03, 2024 - Apr 18, 2024Thursday - Friday
Apr 04, 2024 - Apr 19, 2024Friday - Saturday
Apr 05, 2024 - Apr 20, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Apr 06, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024Sunday - Monday
Apr 07, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Apr 08, 2024 - Apr 23, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Apr 09, 2024 - Apr 24, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Apr 10, 2024 - Apr 25, 2024Thursday - Friday
Apr 11, 2024 - Apr 26, 2024Friday - Saturday
Apr 12, 2024 - Apr 27, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Apr 13, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024Sunday - Monday
Apr 14, 2024 - Apr 29, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Apr 15, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Apr 16, 2024 - May 01, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Apr 17, 2024 - May 02, 2024Thursday - Friday
Apr 18, 2024 - May 03, 2024Friday - Saturday
Apr 19, 2024 - May 04, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Apr 20, 2024 - May 05, 2024Sunday - Monday
Apr 21, 2024 - May 06, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Apr 22, 2024 - May 07, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Apr 23, 2024 - May 08, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Apr 24, 2024 - May 09, 2024Thursday - Friday
Apr 25, 2024 - May 10, 2024Friday - Saturday
Apr 26, 2024 - May 11, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Apr 27, 2024 - May 12, 2024Sunday - Monday
Apr 28, 2024 - May 13, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Apr 29, 2024 - May 14, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Apr 30, 2024 - May 15, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
May 01, 2024 - May 16, 2024Thursday - Friday
May 02, 2024 - May 17, 2024Friday - Saturday
May 03, 2024 - May 18, 2024Saturday - Sunday
May 04, 2024 - May 19, 2024Sunday - Monday
May 05, 2024 - May 20, 2024Monday - Tuesday
May 06, 2024 - May 21, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
May 07, 2024 - May 22, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
May 08, 2024 - May 23, 2024Thursday - Friday
May 09, 2024 - May 24, 2024Friday - Saturday
May 10, 2024 - May 25, 2024Saturday - Sunday
May 11, 2024 - May 26, 2024Sunday - Monday
May 12, 2024 - May 27, 2024Monday - Tuesday
May 13, 2024 - May 28, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
May 14, 2024 - May 29, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
May 15, 2024 - May 30, 2024Thursday - Friday
May 16, 2024 - May 31, 2024Friday - Saturday
May 17, 2024 - Jun 01, 2024Saturday - Sunday
May 18, 2024 - Jun 02, 2024Sunday - Monday
May 19, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024Monday - Tuesday
May 20, 2024 - Jun 04, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
May 21, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
May 22, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024Thursday - Friday
May 23, 2024 - Jun 07, 2024Friday - Saturday
May 24, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024Saturday - Sunday
May 25, 2024 - Jun 09, 2024Sunday - Monday
May 26, 2024 - Jun 10, 2024Monday - Tuesday
May 27, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
May 28, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
May 29, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024Thursday - Friday
May 30, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024Friday - Saturday
May 31, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Jun 01, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024Sunday - Monday
Jun 02, 2024 - Jun 17, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Jun 03, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Jun 04, 2024 - Jun 19, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Jun 05, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024Thursday - Friday
Jun 06, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024Friday - Saturday
Jun 07, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Jun 08, 2024 - Jun 23, 2024Sunday - Monday
Jun 09, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Jun 10, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Jun 11, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Jun 12, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024Thursday - Friday
Jun 13, 2024 - Jun 28, 2024Friday - Saturday
Jun 14, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024Sunday - Monday
Jun 16, 2024 - Jul 01, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Jun 17, 2024 - Jul 02, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Jun 18, 2024 - Jul 03, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Jun 19, 2024 - Jul 04, 2024Thursday - Friday
Jun 20, 2024 - Jul 05, 2024Friday - Saturday
Jun 21, 2024 - Jul 06, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Jun 22, 2024 - Jul 07, 2024Sunday - Monday
Jun 23, 2024 - Jul 08, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Jun 24, 2024 - Jul 09, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Jun 25, 2024 - Jul 10, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Jun 26, 2024 - Jul 11, 2024Thursday - Friday
Jun 27, 2024 - Jul 12, 2024Friday - Saturday
Jun 28, 2024 - Jul 13, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Jun 29, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024Sunday - Monday
Jun 30, 2024 - Jul 15, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Jul 01, 2024 - Jul 16, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Jul 02, 2024 - Jul 17, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Jul 03, 2024 - Jul 18, 2024Thursday - Friday
Jul 04, 2024 - Jul 19, 2024Friday - Saturday
Jul 05, 2024 - Jul 20, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Jul 06, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024Sunday - Monday
Jul 07, 2024 - Jul 22, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Jul 08, 2024 - Jul 23, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Jul 09, 2024 - Jul 24, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Jul 10, 2024 - Jul 25, 2024Thursday - Friday
Jul 11, 2024 - Jul 26, 2024Friday - Saturday
Jul 12, 2024 - Jul 27, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Jul 13, 2024 - Jul 28, 2024Sunday - Monday
Jul 14, 2024 - Jul 29, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Jul 15, 2024 - Jul 30, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Jul 16, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Jul 17, 2024 - Aug 01, 2024Thursday - Friday
Jul 18, 2024 - Aug 02, 2024Friday - Saturday
Jul 19, 2024 - Aug 03, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Jul 20, 2024 - Aug 04, 2024Sunday - Monday
Jul 21, 2024 - Aug 05, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Jul 22, 2024 - Aug 06, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Jul 23, 2024 - Aug 07, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Jul 24, 2024 - Aug 08, 2024Thursday - Friday
Jul 25, 2024 - Aug 09, 2024Friday - Saturday
Jul 26, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Jul 27, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024Sunday - Monday
Jul 28, 2024 - Aug 12, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Jul 29, 2024 - Aug 13, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Jul 30, 2024 - Aug 14, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Jul 31, 2024 - Aug 15, 2024Thursday - Friday
Aug 01, 2024 - Aug 16, 2024Friday - Saturday
Aug 02, 2024 - Aug 17, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Aug 03, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024Sunday - Monday
Aug 04, 2024 - Aug 19, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Aug 05, 2024 - Aug 20, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Aug 06, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Aug 07, 2024 - Aug 22, 2024Thursday - Friday
Aug 08, 2024 - Aug 23, 2024Friday - Saturday
Aug 09, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Aug 10, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024Sunday - Monday
Aug 11, 2024 - Aug 26, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Aug 12, 2024 - Aug 27, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Aug 13, 2024 - Aug 28, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Aug 14, 2024 - Aug 29, 2024Thursday - Friday
Aug 15, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024Friday - Saturday
Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Aug 17, 2024 - Sep 01, 2024Sunday - Monday
Aug 18, 2024 - Sep 02, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Aug 19, 2024 - Sep 03, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Aug 20, 2024 - Sep 04, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Aug 21, 2024 - Sep 05, 2024Thursday - Friday
Aug 22, 2024 - Sep 06, 2024Friday - Saturday
Aug 23, 2024 - Sep 07, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Aug 24, 2024 - Sep 08, 2024Sunday - Monday
Aug 25, 2024 - Sep 09, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Aug 26, 2024 - Sep 10, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Aug 27, 2024 - Sep 11, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Aug 28, 2024 - Sep 12, 2024Thursday - Friday
Aug 29, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024Friday - Saturday
Aug 30, 2024 - Sep 14, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024Sunday - Monday
Sep 01, 2024 - Sep 16, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Sep 02, 2024 - Sep 17, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Sep 03, 2024 - Sep 18, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Sep 04, 2024 - Sep 19, 2024Thursday - Friday
Sep 05, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024Friday - Saturday
Sep 06, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Sep 07, 2024 - Sep 22, 2024Sunday - Monday
Sep 08, 2024 - Sep 23, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Sep 09, 2024 - Sep 24, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Sep 10, 2024 - Sep 25, 2024Wednesday - Thursday
Sep 11, 2024 - Sep 26, 2024Thursday - Friday
Sep 12, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024Friday - Saturday
Sep 13, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024Saturday - Sunday
Sep 14, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024Sunday - Monday
Sep 15, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024Monday - Tuesday
Sep 16, 2024 - Oct 01, 2024Tuesday - Wednesday
Sep 17, 2024 - Oct 02, 2024Book with Confidence
-
Low Deposit
Pay Less Tours India requires a minimum deposit of 60% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 25 days before departure.
Why book with tourhub?
Safe & Secure
Your money is protected in an external trust until you travel.
100% Guaranteed Refunds if your trip is cancelled.
The safest way to make overseas, multi-currency payments.
Guaranteed Best Value
Industry leading discounts, we won't be beaten on price.
No cancellation or amendment fees from tourhub.
(Operator terms may apply)
Expert Knowledge
Reliable & unbiased advice from travel experts.
Direct contact with the tour operator via our messaging service.
Inspiration & advice from a community of 6000+ real travellers, influencers & content creators.
Trusted Service
Official partners & licensed agents of 1000+ tour operators worldwide.
Don't just take our word for it...
"Tourhub: Friendliness, Professionalism & Integrity I would happily give tourhub a 6* review if I could..."