The best of the North
10 days / 9 nights
Delhi, Chandigahr, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Shimla, Chail, Delhi.
Day 1: Departure for Rishikesh
Transfer by car to Rishikesh. En route, we stop for a break in Haridwar, an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in the Uttarakhand region. It is also considered one of the seven holiest places for Hindus. You will experience the Ganga Arti ceremony at the Har Ki Pauri ghat.
Overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 2: Rishikesh
Discover the city, the Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula and Triveni Ghat suspension bridges. Then stroll along the Ganges and visit the abandoned Beatles ashram.
Overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 3: Mussoorie
Transfer to Mussoorie, with its green hills overlooking the Himalayas and an unrivalled variety of flora and fauna. Indeed, it is one of Uttarakhand’s most popular mountain resorts.
Overnight in Mussoorie.
Day 4: Mussoorie
We begin our tour of Mussoorie with a visit to Kempty Falls, Gun Hill and Mall Road.
Gun Hill is the second highest peak in Mussoorie. It’s the best place to admire the Himalayan range and the Doon Valley.
From Mall Road, a spectacular cable car takes you up to the viewpoint.
Overnight in Mussoorie.
Day 5: Chandigarh
Drive to Chandigarh, a modern Punjabi city designed by Le Corbusier and a symbol of planned urbanization.
Chandigarh is famous for its gardens, including the Rose Garden and the Rock Garden.
Overnight in Chandigarh.
Day 6: Chandigarh
Tour of Chandigarh, visiting the Rock Garden, the Rose Garden and the Pinjore Garden.To round off the day, there’s nothing better than a boat trip on Sukhna Lake.
Overnight in Chandigarh.
Day 7: Shimla
Shimla was the summer capital of British India and one of the country’s most popular mountain resorts. Shimla is also an ideal starting point for trekking in the surrounding mountains or rafting.
Overnight in Shimla
Day 8: Shimla
Discover the town, Mall Road, Christ Church, Jakhu temple and Kufri Hills.
Overnight in Shimla.
Day 9: Chail
Drive to Chail, where you can enjoy breathtaking mountain views and admire the beauty of nature.
Return to Shimla and overnight.
Day 10: Delhi
Return to Delhi and transfer to hotel, airport or railway station.
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