Tour Overview

ReferenceSC07
Start Date04/01/2021
TypeGuided Tours
LocationIndia
Departure CityDELHI
End CityDELHI
Cancellation policyUp to 24 hrs
Durations 7 days 6 nights

Tour Description

Tour Includes

Audio guide
Breakfast
Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pick-up and drop off
Private tour
Professional guide
Special activities
Transport by air-conditioned

Tour Program

DAY 01 - ARRIVE IN DELHI (STAY AT THE OBEROI GURGAON, DELHI)

Afternoon City tour of Old & New Delhi visiting Raj Ghat , where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated . Red Fort , Made by Mughal Empror Shahjahan , Jama Masjid , The largest in India, It has three great gateways, four angle towers and two minarets constructed of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble. Chandni Chowk , this main street of Old Delhi is the colorful shopping bazaar, known as Chandni Chowk. It has very sharp contrast to the open, spacious streets of Delhi. Laxmi Narayan Temple , dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and good fortune . India Gate , this 42ms high stone of triumph is a war memorial . It bears the names of 85,000 Indian army soldiers, who died in the campaigns of WW I .Rashtrapati Bhawan - This palace-like building is the official residence of the President of India and an interesting blend of Mughal and western architectural styles . Qutab Minar - The highest monument of India, Qutb Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak, to 14.32 m at its base, and alternating angular and rounded flutings. Humayun's Tomb , is mausoleum of the Mughal emperor Humayun. Bahai Temple , or the Lotus Temple is a marvel of modern architecture. Set among pools and gardens, adherents of any faith can visit, pray or meditate. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02 - DELHI TO SHIMLA, VIA CHANDIGARH (STAY AT THE OBEROI WILDFLOWER HALL, SHIMLA) (B) 348 Km, 6 hr 19 min

After breakfast depart by surface to Shimla. Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, lies about 343 km from Delhi at an altitude of 2,213 metres above sea level. Before the British discovered it in 1819, Shimla was a small village that was part of the Nepalese kingdom. In 1830, the local Raja was persuaded to part with the land by the British and the settlement became the subcontinent’s most fashionable summer resort. Shimla was declared the summer capital of India in 1864. After India’s independence, Shimla became the capital of Punjab till 1966, when it came under Himachal Pradesh. The summers in Shimla are quit pleasant as the maximum temperature rarely crosses 25°C. Winters are cold and Shimla experiences quite a heavy snowfall. If you are among those who want to escape from the scorching heat of the plains, Shimla would be the ideal getaway. But for those who love snow, a visit in winters can be an exciting experience. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03 - IN SHIMLA (B)

After breakfast city tour of Shimla. This pleasant sprawling town set among the pine-clad hills presents the visitor with glimpses of fading colonial charm. The buildings, The Mall, the picnic spots tell you the story of the era when it was the summer capital of the British India. A visit to the Mall brings you to the centre of activity in the city. Move around the city and you get to see some of the fascinating sights of the landscape around. Some of the major attractions around are Jakhoo Hill, Glen, Summer Hill, Chadwick Falls, Prospect Hill, Institute of Advance Studies, Sankat Mochan, Taradevi Temple and Himachal State Museum. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 04 - SHIMLA TO CHANDIGARH (STAY AT THE OBEROI SUKHVILAS, CHANDIGARH) (B) 110 Km, 3 hr

After breakfast depart by surface to Chandigarh. The birth of this modern, happening city was an act of anguish and drama that took place at the time of partition of India and Pakistan. Lahore, the earlier capital of Punjab merged with Pakistan and Chandigarh was conceived to be a symbol of India’s freedom . The most striking thing about the city is the expanse of resplendent blue sky with the mountains in the backdrop. When you are approaching the city, you would see the jagged skyline of the Shivalik Hills looming large over the city and the faint image of an old temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi, from which the city got its name. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 05 - IN CHANDIGARH (B)

After breakfast City tour visiting the Rock Garden, the place that has been captured by millions of cameras. Rose Garden is another important landmark and a part of Leisure Valley, a garland of gardens that ornaments the city. Government Museum and Art Gallery displays some important stone sculptures of ancient India. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 06 - RETURN TO DELHI (STAY AT THE OBEROI GURGAON, DELHI) (B)

After breakfast depart by surface to Delhi. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 07 - DEPART FROM DELHI (B)

In time transfer to airport to board flight for your onward destination.

Services

General FAQs

How many people will be on my trip?

Good things come in small packages, which is why we keep our group sizes down. This means we’re small enough to remain flexible as we thread our way through communities without intimidating the locals. On most of our trips, you’ll be part of an intimate group of 12-16 people, though our group sizes are on average 10 people. Our Overland trips are in purpose-built vehicles that can carry up to 24 travelers. Group sizes are displayed on each trip’s overview page on our website.

Tour Ratings

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5 Excellent

SANCHEZ says: June 12, 2020 at 3:15 pm Log in to Reply
It was very nicely arranged exotic Himachal journey including Shimla, Manali, Chandigarh etc. Agency support and follow up with hotels and driver were perfect. The driver was very cooperative, caring and supportive. Thanks once again for making the journey memorable
Gonzalez says: June 12, 2020 at 3:15 pm Log in to Reply
Hi, awesome trip to Shimla and special thanks to Exotic Luxury Holiday who arrange hotel and local travel arrangements. They guide and arrange according to our changes in schedule.
Granie says: June 12, 2020 at 3:16 pm Log in to Reply
This tour was awesome! Well-coordinated so that it maximizes your time in each place. Tour guides were great and a shout out to Mr. Balbir Singh, our driver. Got us to places safely and on time. Highly recommended Exotic Luxury Holiday.