Explore northern India from Delhi to Shimla, Dharamsala, Amritsar and Rishikesh, combining Himalayan rail scenery, leader-led walks, the Golden Temple and Wagah ceremony, and evenings by the Ganges.
  • Ride the UNESCO-listed Kalka-Shimla toy train past Himalayan villages.
  • Explore Dharamsala’s Tibetan monasteries and the Dalai Lama’s temple.
  • Visit Amritsar’s Golden Temple, set within a sacred lake.
  • Witness the Wagah Border flag ceremony’s marching, chants, and theatrics.
  • Visit Jama Masjid and Sheeshganj Gurudwara in Old Delhi.
  • Stroll Rishikesh’s Ganges ghats during the evening Ganga Aarti.
  • Discover mural-covered Chaurasi Kutia, the Beatles’ former ashram.
  • Reflect at Jallianwala Bagh, site of the 1919 massacre.
Stay in a mix of simple local guesthouses, homestays and hotels, with both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms. Facilities can be basic, sometimes with shared bathrooms and limited hot water. Expect occasional power load shedding. Accommodation also includes an air-conditioned sleeper train with padded bunks and shared toilets.