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In the Foothills of the Himalaya
In the Foothills of the Himalaya
13 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: ሀመር።, Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamshala, Pragpur, Shimla, Kandaghat, Kalka
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Tour code:
TTHIM
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 24
Physical rating:
Moderate
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Titan with any specific dietary requirements
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Tour Overview
Taking you to the iconic temples and hill stations of Northern India, our 'In the Foothills of the Himalaya' tour is perfect if you’re looking for something a little off the beaten path. Discover the sacred spiritual centres of Amritsar (home of the Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine) and Dharamshala. Listen for echoes of empire in Shimla and Delhi, the summer and winter capitals of the British Raj. And marvel at the spectacular scenery of the forest-cloaked Himalayan foothills, skirting the edge of this mighty mountain range.
Highlights
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Attending the dramatic closing of the border ceremony at Wagah
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Iconic temples and hill stations in Northern India
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Walking tours of Pragpur and Shimla
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Experience Amritsar
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VIP door-to-door travel service
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Location: ሀመር።
Accommodation: In flight
Meals Included: No Meals
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Roseate House Delhi Aerocity (4-star) or Novotel New Delhi Aerocity (4-star)
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive in Delhi, with some time at leisure.
Day 3 : Amritsar
Location: Amritsar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Amritsar (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We fly to Amritsar, and transfer to our hotel for some time to relax. This evening, we experience one of the great traditions of the city, the ‘putting to bed’ (Palki) ceremony. Twice a day, the holy book of the Sikh faith, the Granth Sahib, is moved in a grand procession from a dedicated chamber in the Sikh Parliament to the Golden Temple, and back again. This daily ritual is really something to behold, hinting at the tremendous spirituality of Amritsar.
Day 4 : Amritsar
Location: Amritsar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Amritsar (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We return to the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of Sikhism. At its heart, set within a sacred pool, is the Hari Mandir (Divine Temple). This gold-plated architectural jewel is topped with intricate spires and cupolas, and decorated inside and out with verses from the Granth Sahib. We’ll explore the vast temple complex, including community kitchens which provide free meals to 10,000 pilgrims and the poor every day. Afterwards, we head out to walk the busy bazaars of the city and visit the historic Jallianwala Bagh. We also take some time to admire the Durgiana Hindu temple, which takes its inspiration from the Golden Temple.
An afternoon excursion to the India/Pakistan border town of Wagah showcases the pomp and pageantry of the Lowering of the Flag ceremony. Since 1959, armies flaunt their might from each side of the border with a stern display of battle call, foot stomping, marching and national anthems, before the national flags are lowered and the gates are slammed shut for the night.
Day 5 : Dharamshala
Location: Dharamshala
Accommodation: Fortune Park Moksha Dharamshala (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
From Amritsar, we drive the 130-odd miles to Dharamshala, a small hill station surrounded on three sides by snow-capped peaks. This delightful town owes its fame (and its nickname, the ‘little Lhasa of India’) to one particular resident, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who chose it as a place of spiritual exile in 1960.
Day 6 : Dharamshala
Location: Dharamshala
Accommodation: Fortune Park Moksha Dharamshala (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A morning sightseeing tour of Dharamshala includes the residence of the Dalai Lama and the Norbulingka Institute, a registered trust dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan culture in art and literature. We also visit the nearby Tibetan Children’s Village, a boarding school at which orphans are provided with a Tibetan education, clothes, food and healthcare.
Day 7 : Pragpur
Location: Pragpur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Judge's Court, Pragpur (3-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A morning’s drive takes us to the ornamental heritage village of Pragpur by way of a tea plantation and tea factory, where we learn about the plucking and processing of Kangra tea.
In the afternoon, a walking tour of Pragpur’s cobbled streets, lined with richly decorated buildings, offers a glimpse of the village’s regal past. Our hotel, a splendid country mansion surrounded by orchards, is also a delight to explore.
Day 8 : Shimla
Location: Shimla
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Radisson (4-star) or Oberoi Cecil (4.5-star), Shimla
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our next destination is Shimla, ‘Queen of the Hills’ and the summer capital during British rule in India. In this idyllic retreat, 2,200m above sea level, temperatures averaged 15 to 20 degrees cooler than Delhi and the baking hot plains. It’s an idyllic retreat, surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests and criss-crossed by mountain streams - and all set against a backdrop of the snow-capped Himalayas.
Day 9 : Shimla
Location: Shimla
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Radisson (4-star) or Oberoi Cecil (4.5-star), Shimla
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Echoes of empire still abound in Shimla, in its churches, libraries and grand colonial edifices. Our first full day here begins with a walking tour, including a visit to the Jakhu Temple dedicated to Hanuman, the heroic Hindu monkey god.
Day 10 : Shimla
Location: Shimla
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Radisson (4-star) or Oberoi Cecil (4.5-star), Shimla
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A further day at leisure to relax in the beautiful surroundings of Shimla.
Day 11 : Kalka - Delhi
Location: Kandaghat, Kalka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Okhla (4-star) or The Suryaa New Delhi (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A scenic rail journey aboard the Himalayan ‘Toy Train’ transports us from Shimla through the Shivalik ranges to the delightful hill town of Kandaghat, where we take a break before heading to Kalka railway station to board the Shatabdi Express, bound for Delhi.
Day 12 : Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Okhla (4-star) or The Suryaa New Delhi (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We’ll take in the best of Delhi, ‘Old’ and ‘New’, from the hand-carved 12th-century Qutab Minar minaret and the garden-tomb of Emperor Humayun, to the Hindu Birla Temple and the grand avenues and government buildings of Lutyens’ New Delhi. We also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and the 17th-century Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India.
Day 13 : Delhi - Uk
Location: Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
11 nights in hotels and 1 in flight (accommodation as specified or similar)
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International flights. Prices are based on return flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow. Supplements may apply from other airports
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Meals
23 meals: 11 breakfasts (days 3-13) 1 lunch (day 11) 11 dinners (days 2-12)
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Your holiday includes:
-Visits to the Golden Temple, Dharamshala Mountains, and tea plantation and factory
-Sightseeing tours of Amritsar (including Durgiana Hindu Temple), Dharamshala, and Old & New Delhi
-Excursion to Wagah for 'Change of Guard' ceremony
-Walking tours of Pragpur and Shimla (including the Jakhu Temple)
-Himalayan ‘Toy Train’ from Shimla to Kandaghat and onward Shatabdi Express from Kalka to Delhi
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Ages 16 & over can join this tour
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3-4.5 star
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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Recently returned from the great Indian rail journey.My wife and I could hardly believe the value for money.From pick ups from Durham to Heathrow and back,to the number of coach and train journeys , quality hotels, great choice of food throughout and our first night in Heathrow Hilton. What really made our trip a success was our guide, Prashant,who managed a party of twenty four very varied, sometimes a little unpredictable travellers with ease.Nothing was too much trouble for him and as a group we gelled and warmed to Prashant as he kept us safe, well informed and a little entertained by his mix of authority and humanity.Where do I begin with the tour itself ? India,a country of extremes.Poverty,wealth,order,chaos.Sometimes bleak,often breathtakingly beautiful.The people,the cities,art, architecture,flaura and fauna.Delhi,Jaipur, Amritsar,Agra, Ranthambore, Chandigarh and the icing on the cake that is Shimla. An absolute masterclass of man versus nature,the railway and buildings are an unbelievable feat,but wait until you see the dual carriageway being built on the mountainside.🤯I could go on for a very long time but I'll just post some photos.Thanks to Titan,thanks to the excellent Prashant and and a massive thanks to the other twenty two travellers who helped shape our holiday of a lifetime.🏁💜
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THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!! (Dreadful) Avoid Titan and Saga at all costs. False descriptions of the tour and dreadful administration Returned to the UK last evening with a great sigh of relief after the worst holiday ever. 1. No block booking of airplane seats by Titan. (Husband and I sat apart on the long, overnight flight) 2. Unable to pre-book seats as Titan reference numbers did not coincide with anything. 3. Husband and I not sat together on any of the train journeys! In fact, on one occasion I was sat, alone on a sleeper carriage, a couple of carriages away from the rest of the group who were scattered over two or three carriages. Terrifying as a female to be sat alone in the midst of noisy locals!!!!! (Eventually the guide, Rahi, did come to rescue me and found a seat near the main group) 4. The guide, Rahi, would usually get off the coach and begin walking off without waiting for all the group to disembark the coach. (Spot the guide in the crowd!) 5. The guide, Rahi, refused to use any identifying prop such as a flag, hat, jacket or umbrella. Frightening to be in the manic crowds of Delhi and other crowded places to be unable to see the guide. 6. NO AUDIO HEADSET system on any excursion 7. The guide, Rahi, didn’t face the whole group, but stood sideways on and was unable to be heard by the majority. 8. OUTRAGEOUS behaviour by the guide when he enquired as to the whereabouts of my husband, whom I explained was in bed with an upset stomach and was feeling unwell. Rahi DID A REVERSE AIR PUNCH😳😳. This was in response to an earlier conversation when my husband had complained about our separate seating arrangements. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL 9. When we arrived at Heathrow to find our aircraft seats were not allocated, we were advised to speak to our guide on arrival at Delhi. Rahi merely shrugged his shoulders and said he couldn’t do anything. 10. Tour pace incorrect - gruelling pace and only half a day relaxation due to the guide, Rahi, throwing in visits to shops and factories fie him to earn his commission as I head him tell another!!!!!!! 11. When off loaded the return flight due to illness, we were unable to get in contact with Titan/Saga. Left in Delhi without an hotel or flight!!! Found accommodation but didn’t remove shoes or clothes due to the poor standard. Final summary: Poor, disappointing, inefficient, incompetent, misleading, misrepresentations, are just a few words to describe.
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