Amritsar, McLeodganj, Shimla, Chail, Kufri
Sikhism, Buddhism and the British Raj Tour
Overview
Indian has been the birthplace of many civilizations and religions. The relative harmony in which they have coexisted over the years has given rise to a colourful and secular present, where one can witness different religions and cultures in a single nation. This tour has been specially designed to explore and learn about the Sikh and Buddhist monuments and ways of life, as well as the quaint colonial hill stations of the Himalayas.
Meals: On your own
Accommodation: In the hotel
Board morning train to Amritsar, arriving at noon.
Evening-Guided tour of Wagah Border (Indo-Pak) to witness ‘beating the retreat’.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In the hotel
Morning guided tour of The Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh.
Afternoon travel to McLeodganj (5-6 hours).
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In the hotel
Day at leisure to explore the quaint Tibetan Buddhist town at your own pace.
Enjoy walking in the town, visit the market and tea stalls, Buddhist culture, Bhagshunath temple etc.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In the hotel
Drive to Shimla in the morning through the Himalayan terrain (8 hours).
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In the hotel
Day at leisure.
You may visit the Mall which is the main shopping center of Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, Post Offices, and tourist offices. The other places to visit are Christ Church, Jakhu Hill, Simla State Museum.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In the hotel
Day excursion to Chail. Visit the historic Chail Palace.
Visit the ski resort town of Kufri in the afternoon. Himalayan Nature Park has been set up at Kufri in 1992. Spread across 90 hectares of dense forest, it also has a mini zoo.
Back to Shimla for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Board the fascinating toy train from Shimla that winds its way through very picturesque terrain, goes through 102 tunnels, innumerable bridges and quaint stations. Change your train at Kalka and continue the train journey to Delhi arriving in the evening.
Tour ends.
Highlights
Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis in the hotels Meals as per the itinerary
- Sightseeing with guides Permits and entry fee
- All surface transfers by a private vehicle Train tickets
Video
Location
Stories
Ladakh
North India, the land of Ladakh, looks as though it was made for birdwatching and photography.
Gir National Park Gujarat
Sometimes it is not just the species spotted but also the amazing moments. Some of our guests had the unique opportunity to witness the mating of Asiatic Lions in the Gir Forest, truly a special moment.
Delhi
Surajpur is an amazing wetland close to the nation’s capital. Apart from being one of the monsoon homes for the Bristled Grassbird, it is also home to another sought-after species: the Bengal Bush Lark.
Rajasthan
One advantage of living near the birding hotspot of Bharatpur is that you can see some amazing birds, like the graceful Sarus Crane, in your backyard during this lockdown
