DAY 1 Delhi
Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to your hotel in vibrant Delhi.

Stay at: Ahuja Residences Sunder Nagar (4 star) or Stay at: Le Meridien Hotel (5 star)

DAY 2 Delhi
Today’s full sightseeing tour takes you to Old and New Delhi. Explore the winding streets and laneways by cycle rickshaw in Chandni Chowk one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in India, followed by a visit to Gandhi’s memorial at Raj Ghat. Later drive along the broad Rajpath known as Kings Way past India Gate and Parliament House before visiting the Tomb of Humayun and Qutub Minar.

Stay at: Ahuja Residences Sunder Nagar (4 star) or Stay at: Le Meridien Hotel (5 star)
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 Delhi - Kalka - Shimla
Early morning transfer to the train station for your train to Kalka. In Kalka you will board the Himalayan Queen, a narrow-gauge ‘Toy Train’ that will journey along the well-known Kalka-Shimla Railway. Completed in 1903, the scenic journey through mountainous terrain offers dramatic views of the pine covered hills and surrounding villages, and is one of the best modes of transport for exploring this area of the Himalayas. Disembark in the quaint hill town of Shimla.

Stay at Hotel Willow Banks (4 star) or Stay at Radisson Hotel (5 star)
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 4 Shimla
Walk through history today with a full day sightseeing of Shimla, the former summer capital of the British Raj. Showcasing a wide spectrum of old colonial architecture and a glimpse of this town’s glorious history, see the Vice Regal Lodge, Gorton Castle, St. Michael's Cathedral, The Mall, The Ridge and Clarkes Hotel. Spend the evening at the famous Mall Road and The Ridge to explore local handicraft and taste local cuisine.

Stay at Hotel Willow Banks (4 star) or Stay at Radisson Hotel (5 star)
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5 Shimla
With a full day to explore this buzzing capital of Himachal Pradesh you can wander at leisure in the traffic-free zone of central Shimla. For a contrast visit the Lakkar bazaar with its bustling maze-like alleys offering a myriad of wooden handicrafts.

Stay at Hotel Willow Banks (4 star) or Stay at Radisson Hotel (5 star)
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 6 Shimla - Chandigarh
After breakfast drive to Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana states. Your tour includes a visit to the city’s main attraction, the unique Nek Chand Rock garden. The sculpture garden located near Sukhna Lake was founded by Nek Chand a former government official who started cultivating the garden secretly in his spare time. He kept the eccentric sculptures hidden from the government authorities for 18 years, till 1975. The garden features several interlinked causeways that run along the waterfalls of the Sukhna.

Stay at: Lemon Tree (4 star) or Stay at: Taj Hotel (5 star)
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 7 Chandigarh – Amritsar
Travel to Amritsar, the jewel of Punjab, a state steeped in history, spirituality and vibrant culture. Late this afternoon travel the short distance to the Wagah Border between India and Pakistan to witness the lowering of the flags ceremony, which takes place each evening before sunset. Also referred to as the ‘Beating Retreat’ border ceremony, this daily military ritual has been practiced by both India and Pakistan – the Border Security Force and the Pakistan Rangers – since 1959. Once a symbol of longstanding rivalry, it is a beacon of hope, cooperation, and fraternity today. Return to Amritsar.

Stay at: Ramada Hotel (4 star) or Stay at: Hyatt Hotel (5 star)
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 8 Amritsar
Visit the iconic Golden Temple, an enormous complex which "floats" in the middle of a large sacred pool at the end of a causeway. The mesmerising temple is Sikhism’s spiritual and cultural centre, a place where anyone can visit to seek enlightenment and fulfillment without judgment. Amazingly, over 100,000 people visit the Golden Temple Complex daily for many reasons including worship to partaking in the 24 hours a day free communal feasting activity (Languar) where many, if not all participants assist in either preparation, cooking, serving or cleaning as required. Languar is a tradition full of warmth, selfless service and generosity, an experience to remember.

After the temple visit Jallianwala Bagh, a poignant and solemn reminder of India's enduring struggle for independence. The public garden marks the site of the notorious massacre of Indians under British rule who had gathered to celebrate Punjabi New Year. After this massacre, Mahatma Gandhi declared, "The impossible men of India shall rise and liberate their motherland", truly a pivotal moment in the nation's quest for freedom.

Stay at: Ramada Hotel (4 star) or Stay at: Hyatt Hotel (5 star)
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 9 Amritsar - Delhi
Your tour concludes with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight back to Delhi.

Meals included: Breakfast