Spirituality & mountain towns

Sacred Punjab & Himalayan Trails

Delhi → Amritsar → Gurdaspur → Dharamshala → Shimla → Chandigarh → Delhi

11 Days / 10 Nights Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh & Delhi Dates on request
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Tour Overview

Travel from Delhi’s layered history to Amritsar’s Golden Temple, the Tibetan cultural life of Dharamshala and Shimla’s mountain streets. Chandigarh provides a final contrast through its modern architecture, gardens and lake before the return to Delhi.

Tour Highlights

Amritsar

The Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the border ceremony.

Tibetan traditions

Dharamshala’s monasteries, temples and mountain setting.

Shimla’s heritage

The Mall, Christ Church, Viceregal Lodge and Jakhu Hill.

Chandigarh by design

The Capitol Complex, gardens and Sukhna Lake.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Delhi

Meet your representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Settle in before the journey begins.

Overnight: Delhi

Day 2

Old Delhi & New Delhi

Explore Laxminarayan Temple, India Gate and Qutub Minar. Continue to Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk, with a rickshaw ride, the Red Fort exterior and Raj Ghat, and a drive past New Delhi’s government buildings.

Overnight: Delhi

Day 3

Delhi → Amritsar by train

Transfer to New Delhi station for an air-conditioned Chair Car train journey to Amritsar. Meet your representative and transfer to your hotel on arrival.

Overnight: Amritsar

Day 4

Amritsar & the border ceremony

Visit the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh. In the afternoon, travel to the Attari–Wagah border ceremony if operating; access and timings are confirmed locally.

Overnight: Amritsar

Day 5

Amritsar → Gurdaspur → Dharamshala

Travel through Gurdaspur into the foothills towards Dharamshala. Check in and enjoy the mountain setting.

Overnight: Dharamshala

Day 6

Dharamshala’s Tibetan heritage

Visit Namgyal Monastery and Kalachakra Temple. Explore Tibetan Buddhist culture and the town’s spiritual landmarks with your guide.

Overnight: Dharamshala

Day 7

Dharamshala → Shimla

Drive through the hills to Shimla. Check into your hotel and relax after the journey.

Overnight: Shimla

Day 8

Shimla’s colonial streets & hilltop temple

Walk along the Mall and visit Christ Church, Viceregal Lodge and Jakhu Temple. Enjoy the mountain views and discover the town’s colonial-era architecture.

Overnight: Shimla

Day 9

Shimla → Chandigarh

Travel down from the hills to Chandigarh. Check in and settle into the planned city.

Overnight: Chandigarh

Day 10

Chandigarh’s architecture & gardens

Explore the Capitol Complex with permitted access, the State Library and Panjab University area. Visit the Rose Garden, Botanical Garden and Sukhna Lake for a quieter end to the day.

Overnight: Chandigarh

Day 11

Chandigarh → Delhi departure

Drive to Delhi International Airport for your onward flight, allowing transfer time appropriate to your departure.

Your Stay · 10 Nights

Accommodation is selected for your preferences and confirmed in your personalised quote.

Delhi

2 nights

Amritsar

2 nights

Dharamshala

2 nights

Shimla

2 nights

Chandigarh

2 nights

Your Journey Includes

  • 10 nights in the selected accommodation category with daily breakfast.
  • Air-conditioned transfers and scheduled sightseeing.
  • Local English-speaking guides and monument entrance fees for the agreed programme.
  • Delhi–Amritsar train travel in air-conditioned Chair Car.
  • Applicable hotel and government taxes.