Temples & Hills
From Mughal temples to Himalayan hill towns, explore the sacred, the historic, and the sublime across northern India
This journey traces a thoughtful path through northern India, connecting places of profound significance with landscapes of extraordinary beauty. You begin in Delhi, where Mughal monuments and colonial boulevards exist in vivid contrast, before flying north to Amritsar, home of the Golden Temple, one of the most spiritually powerful sites in the world. From there, the road climbs into the foothills of the Himalayas to Dharamshala, a place shaped by Tibetan culture, mountain air, and a quietness that feels entirely its own.
The journey continues upward to Shimla, the former summer capital of the British Raj, where Victorian architecture clings to the hillside and the views across the Himalayan ranges are breathtaking. The return to Delhi is made by train, a fitting and atmospheric close to a journey that has moved between worlds. Accommodation throughout is chosen for its character and quality, from the understated elegance of The Oberoi to the mountain serenity of the Hyatt Regency Dharamshala. This is northern India seen at its most considered and most rewarding.
Itinerary highlights
Arrive in Delhi and settle into The Oberoi, New Delhi, before spending a full day exploring the Mughal grandeur of Old Delhi and the imperial sweep of Lutyens' New Delhi.
Visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the holiest shrine in Sikhism, where the gilded sanctuary rises above a sacred pool and the atmosphere at dawn is one of the most moving in all of India.
Witness the Wagah Border ceremony at sunset, where the daily flag-lowering ritual between India and Pakistan draws crowds on both sides in a spectacle of pride, pageantry, and unexpected warmth.
Spend a day in Dharamshala, the home of the Tibetan government-in-exile, exploring its monasteries, mountain paths, and the colourful streets of McLeod Ganj against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks.
Arrive in Shimla, the elegant former summer capital of the British Raj, and spend two days exploring its Victorian architecture, mountain ridges, and the famous Mall Road from The Oberoi Cecil.
Return to Delhi aboard the train from Shimla, a scenic and atmospheric journey through the Himalayan foothills that brings the spirit of northern India's landscape into sharp and memorable focus.
From Mughal temples to Himalayan hill towns, explore the sacred, the historic, and the sublime across northern India
This journey traces a thoughtful path through northern India, connecting places of profound significance with landscapes of extraordinary beauty. You begin in Delhi, where Mughal monuments and colonial boulevards exist in vivid contrast, before flying north to Amritsar, home of the Golden Temple, one of the most spiritually powerful sites in the world. From there, the road climbs into the foothills of the Himalayas to Dharamshala, a place shaped by Tibetan culture, mountain air, and a quietness that feels entirely its own.
The journey continues upward to Shimla, the former summer capital of the British Raj, where Victorian architecture clings to the hillside and the views across the Himalayan ranges are breathtaking. The return to Delhi is made by train, a fitting and atmospheric close to a journey that has moved between worlds. Accommodation throughout is chosen for its character and quality, from the understated elegance of The Oberoi to the mountain serenity of the Hyatt Regency Dharamshala. This is northern India seen at its most considered and most rewarding.
Itinerary highlights
Arrive in Delhi and settle into The Oberoi, New Delhi, before spending a full day exploring the Mughal grandeur of Old Delhi and the imperial sweep of Lutyens' New Delhi.
Visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the holiest shrine in Sikhism, where the gilded sanctuary rises above a sacred pool and the atmosphere at dawn is one of the most moving in all of India.
Witness the Wagah Border ceremony at sunset, where the daily flag-lowering ritual between India and Pakistan draws crowds on both sides in a spectacle of pride, pageantry, and unexpected warmth.
Spend a day in Dharamshala, the home of the Tibetan government-in-exile, exploring its monasteries, mountain paths, and the colourful streets of McLeod Ganj against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks.
Arrive in Shimla, the elegant former summer capital of the British Raj, and spend two days exploring its Victorian architecture, mountain ridges, and the famous Mall Road from The Oberoi Cecil.
Return to Delhi aboard the train from Shimla, a scenic and atmospheric journey through the Himalayan foothills that brings the spirit of northern India's landscape into sharp and memorable focus.
What's Included
- International return flights from the UK (upgrade options available)
- Domestic flights
- Seamless ground transfers
- Handpicked accommodations
- Meals as indicated
- Curated tours and experiences, including entrance fees
- Expert English-speaking local guides
What's Included
- International return flights from the UK (upgrade options available)
- Domestic flights
- Seamless ground transfers
- Handpicked accommodations
- Meals as indicated
- Curated tours and experiences, including entrance fees
- Expert English-speaking local guides
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