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Journey Through the Himalayan Foothills

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Travel to the holy city of Amritsar and McLeod Ganj, home to the Tibetan government-in-exile. Continue through the foothills of the Himalaya to Shimla. Along the way, appreciate the cultural diversity of the region through its temples, monasteries and museums.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

Tour highlights

Meet with a local monk to gain insights into Buddhism
Take a scenic ride on the Kangra Mountain Railway
Visit a local family in Dharamsala
Enjoy a sunset walk through pastoral Gaddi villages
Experience a tour and tasting at a tea estate

Further highlights

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.

Day 0.1 — Transfer: Delhi to Amritsar

Day 1 — Fly to Amritsar via Delhi

Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Amritsar, via Delhi.

Day 2 — Amritsar

On arrival, transfer to the Hyatt Amritsar for a 2-night stay. Evening visit to the Golden Temple for the auspicious Palki Sahib ceremony and nightly kirtan (devotional prayers). The temple is profusely lit and the lights are beautifully reflected in large water tanks surrounding the sanctum. Attend a welcome dinner this evening.

Meals: dinner

Day 3 — Amritsar - Wagah

Morning visit to the Golden Temple and its vast community kitchen (langar). Take a guided heritage walk passing the Gurudwara Saragarhi, dedicated to the 21 soldiers of the 36th Sikhs regiment who lost their lives in 1897 as they defended their posts against Afghan soldiers. Weave your way through Qila Ahluwalia, a fort replete with colonial architectural features, before arriving at the Jalebiwala Chowk with its jalebi shop selling delicious sticky sweets. Late-afternoon visit to Wagah for the famous changing of the guard ceremony.

Meals: breakfast

Day 3.1 — Transfer: Amritsar to McLeod Ganj

Day 4 — McLeod Ganj

Travel by road to McLeod Ganj in Dharamsala. McLeod Ganj is home to the Dalai Lama and is the centre of Little Tibet. This afternoon, visit the Dalai Lama’s monastery, Tsuglag Khang, and gain insights into Buddhism from a local monk. Continue with a tour of McLeod Ganj, visiting the local markets. Stay 2 nights at the Fortune Park Moksha.

Meals: breakfast

Day 5 — Dharamsala

After breakfast, visit the Norbulingka Institute, dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan culture, and the Thosamling Nunnery. Visit a local family to see the regional Gaddi dress. Later, take a gentle walk through traditional Gaddi settlements to Naddi village, enjoying spectacular views of the Dhauladhar mountain range as the sun sets.

Meals: breakfast

Day 5.1 — Transfer: McLeod Ganj to Palampur

Day 6 — Palampur

Visit Kangra to admire the ruins of the impressive fort and the Bajeshwari Temple. Drive to Palampur, stopping en route for a tour and tasting at a tea estate. Arrive at Taragarh Palace for an overnight stay, and to visit Tashi Jong Monastery.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 6.1 — Transfer: Palampur to Pragpur

Day 7 — Pragpur via Kangra Mountain Railway

This morning visit the Shiv Baijnath Temple, carved from rock and inscribed in sanskrit. Drive to Baijnath to board the Kangra Mountain Railway for the 1.5-hour scenic ride to Nagrota. Travel to Pragpur for a 2-night stay at The Judge’s Court* (or similar), a delightful old manor house converted into a hotel.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 8 — Pragpur

Your morning is at leisure, or you have the option of a shared visit to the temples of Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni† (Optional activity). In the afternoon, join a walk to Garli Heritage Village to see an interesting fusion of architectural styles.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8.1 — Transfer: Pragpur to Shimla

Day 9 — Shimla

Full-day drive through the Himalayan foothills to the former British hill station of Shimla. On arrival, check in for 3 nights at the Oberoi Cecil (or similar).

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 10 — Shimla

Full-day tour of Shimla, including the Viceregal Lodge, Himachal State Museum and the Gaiety Theatre. Later in the day, enjoy some time at leisure to stroll along the Mall and the Ridge.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 10.1 — Transfer: Shimla to Kandaghat

Day 11 — Shimla

Travel aboard the Himalayan Queen toy train from Shimla to Kandaghat to enjoy the beautiful Himalayan scenery. This narrowgauge railway is considered one of the finest engineering feats in India. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy a farewell dinner tonight.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 11.1 — Transfer: Kandaghat to Chandigarh

Day 12 — Delhi

Travel by road to Chandigarh to take the train to Delhi. Overnight at the Trident Gurgaon (or similar).

Meals: breakfast

Day 12.1 — Transfer: Chandigarh to Delhi

Day 13 — Last day of the group tour

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Meals: breakfast

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Cox & Kings. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Hyatt Regency Amritsar

Set in the heart of the city with easy access to the Golden Temple and other important sites, Hyatt Amritsar is a modern contemporary style hotel. All 248 rooms and suites offer panoramic views of the historic city and are elegantly designed in warm wooden hues. The hotel has some of the best dining options in Amritsar with restaurants serving Japanese, Italian, Thai and Chinese food. There is also a spa that offers a holistic blend of international wellness treatments, a temperature controlled outdoor swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre.

Fortune Park Moksha, McLeod Ganj

Located just 6km from McLeod Ganj, in a quiet and scenic corner of the Strawberry Hills, the Fortune Park Moksha is an elegant hillside property with beautiful views of the snow-capped Dhauladhar mountain range and the pristine Dharamshala valley. Each of the 59 rooms has its own charm and character and are spread across three blocks of the property. The multi-cuisine restaurant serves an a la carte menu with spectacular views of the surrounding area.

WelcomHeritage Taragarh Palace, Palampur

In 1931, the Nawab of Bahawalpur built a large European style summer residence up in the cool Himalayan jungles of the Kangra district. He laid out gardens and built a glass pavilion and a mosque. The property was taken over by Maharani Tara Devi of Kashmir in 1950, and renamed Taragarh. The palace is situated on a forested estate surrounded by tea gardens in one of the most scenic and unexplored areas of Himachal Pradesh. The hotel has 2 blocks, a heritage wing, which has more basic rooms located in the original palace and a modern wing offering comfortable accommodation.

The Judge's Court

Set among 4.8 hectares of exotic trees and fruit orchards, the Judge's Court comprises a colonial-style country manor that was built at the turn of the 20th century and an ancestral cottage, which is nearly 300 years old. Each of the 21 rooms and suites spread between the manor house and the ancestral cottage is spacious, elegantly furnished with period-style furniture and retains much of the old-world charm and character. Facilities include a restaurant that serves Indian as well as continental cuisine with many vegetables and fruits from their own garden, a bar and an outdoor swimming pool. The pool is not heated and therefore only suitable for use between mid-March and mid-October.

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

The hill stations provided a cool retreat for the Raj during the heat of the Indian summer. This heritage is captured by the Oberoi Cecil, which provides a luxurious base from which to explore the surrounding town and countryside. A view of the hills and forests is offered from many of the hotel’s 71 rooms. The restaurant serves both Continental and Asian cuisine other facilities include a health club, which offers massage, herbal treatments, sauna and steam baths.

Trident Gurgaon

Tucked into seven tranquil acres in the heart of Gurgaon, Delhi, Trident, Gurgaon overlooks peaceful gardens, courtyards and reflection pools. The deluxe hotel features 136 guest rooms and suites adorned with artifacts and sophisticated furnishings. Three restaurants serve international, Indian and Japanese cuisines. Other amenities include a pool, poolside bar, lounge and spa. Located 15 minutes by car from Indira Gandhi International Airport, Trident, Gurgaon is a comfortable choice convenient to essential sites.

What’s included

Porterage at hotels & railway stations
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 6 dinners
Experienced local tour manager
Express train travel in air-conditioned executive class
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
Internal flights in India
International & internal flights
Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
3- & 4-star accommodation
Small group size - average 12 people (max 14)
Welcome & farewell dinners

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

London and Manchester departures available. Published tour fares are indicative and not airport-specific; confirm your selected airport and quote with Kat & Simon.

54 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

Departure	Departure point	Duration	Room basis	Price per person	Status
3 November 2026	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,295~~ £3,220 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 November 2026	London	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,190~~ £4,065 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 November 2026	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,295~~ £3,220 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 November 2026	Manchester	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,190~~ £4,065 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 February 2027	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,295~~ £3,220 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 February 2027	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,295~~ £3,220 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 March 2027	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 March 2027	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
30 March 2027	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,545~~ £3,445 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
30 March 2027	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,545~~ £3,445 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
21 September 2027	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,095~~ £3,020 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
21 September 2027	London	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,040~~ £3,940 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
21 September 2027	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,095~~ £3,020 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
21 September 2027	Manchester	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,040~~ £3,940 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
5 October 2027	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,445~~ £3,345 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
5 October 2027	London	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,440~~ £4,315 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
5 October 2027	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,445~~ £3,345 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
5 October 2027	Manchester	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,440~~ £4,315 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
26 October 2027	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,445~~ £3,345 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
26 October 2027	London	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,440~~ £4,315 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
26 October 2027	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,445~~ £3,345 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
26 October 2027	Manchester	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,440~~ £4,315 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 November 2027	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,445~~ £3,345 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 November 2027	London	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,440~~ £4,315 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 November 2027	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,445~~ £3,345 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 November 2027	Manchester	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,440~~ £4,315 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 February 2028	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,795~~ £3,695 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 February 2028	London	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,890~~ £4,765 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 February 2028	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,795~~ £3,695 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 February 2028	Manchester	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,890~~ £4,765 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
7 March 2028	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,595~~ £3,495 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
7 March 2028	London	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,690~~ £4,565 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
7 March 2028	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,595~~ £3,495 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
7 March 2028	Manchester	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,690~~ £4,565 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
28 March 2028	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,945~~ £3,845 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
28 March 2028	London	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £5,040~~ £4,890 Save £150 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
28 March 2028	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,945~~ £3,845 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
28 March 2028	Manchester	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £5,040~~ £4,890 Save £150 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
19 September 2028	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,395~~ £3,295 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
19 September 2028	London	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,490~~ £4,365 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
19 September 2028	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,395~~ £3,295 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
19 September 2028	Manchester	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,490~~ £4,365 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 October 2028	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,795~~ £3,695 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 October 2028	London	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,890~~ £4,765 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 October 2028	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,795~~ £3,695 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 October 2028	Manchester	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,890~~ £4,765 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
24 October 2028	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,795~~ £3,695 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
24 October 2028	London	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,890~~ £4,765 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
24 October 2028	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,795~~ £3,695 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
24 October 2028	Manchester	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,890~~ £4,765 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
31 October 2028	London	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,695~~ £3,595 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
31 October 2028	London	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,790~~ £4,665 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
31 October 2028	Manchester	13 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,695~~ £3,595 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
31 October 2028	Manchester	13 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,790~~ £4,665 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability

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