Intrepid Travel
Mountains & Mystics of India
Mountains & Mystics of India
Journey from the hub of Delhi into the foothills of the Himalayas and discover India’s slower side with this 12-day adventure. With a focus on spirit, mind and body, you’ll spend time unwinding on nature hikes or deep breathing through a yoga class. This region is known for its spirituality and history and you’ll have a handy local leader by your side to teach you about the local culture along the way. Learn about the Buddhist and Sikh faiths alongside the sites of historic importance with visits to Dharmasala, Amritsar’s Golden Temple and Rishikesh. Ride on a UNESCO-listed toy train, explore the home of the Dalai Lama and watch the flag ceremony at Pakistan’s border.
Activities
- Delhi – Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
- Delhi – Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
- Delhi – Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
- Shimla – Leader-led walking tour
- Shimla – Viceregal Lodge
- Mandi – Leader-led walking tour
- Dharamsala – Norbulingka Institute
- Dharamsala – Dalai Lama Temple
- Amritsar – Golden Temple
- Amritsar – Jallianwallah Bagh
- Amritsar – Wagah Border ceremony
- Rishikesh – Leader-led walking tour
- Rishikesh – Chaurasi Kutia ‘The Beatles Ashram’
Highlights
- See the Himalayas from a new angle on a scenic ride on the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ‘toy train,’ enjoying the cool mountain air and impressive views.
- Explore the home of the Dalai Lama – Dharmasala. This highland haven is the ideal place for an enlightening experience of Tibetan spirituality, culture and history.
- Observe a unique ‘performance’ of the flag ceremony at India and Pakistan’s Wagah border – a daily practice conducted since 1959, drawing crowds for its unconventional ritual.
- Learn about Sikhism on an included visit to one of its most sacred monuments – the luminous Golden Temple in Amritsar.
- Unwind in the self-proclaimed ‘Yoga Capital of the World’ – Rishikesh. Walk along the holy Ganges and explore the famous mural-lined walls of the Chaurasi Kutia ashram.
| Day 1 |
Delhi is a sprawling metropolis in North India that contains the country's capital, New Delhi. Life is abuzz and hectic here, with traffic going every which way. A huge population shuffles through Delhi's streets, alleys and food and spice-selling bazaars, and it's quite memorable to be a part of it all. Travelers are also well-advised to visit Delhi for its unforgettable energy and exceptionally photo-ready sights and sounds, including India Gate, the Jama Masjid mosque, and the famous imperial residence, the Red Fort. |
| Day 2 |
Delhi is a sprawling metropolis in North India that contains the country's capital, New Delhi. Life is abuzz and hectic here, with traffic going every which way. A huge population shuffles through Delhi's streets, alleys and food and spice-selling bazaars, and it's quite memorable to be a part of it all. Travelers are also well-advised to visit Delhi for its unforgettable energy and exceptionally photo-ready sights and sounds, including India Gate, the Jama Masjid mosque, and the famous imperial residence, the Red Fort. |
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Located in the Indian state of Punjab, Amritsar is perhaps best known as the home of the Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib. It is one of the Sikhism religion's most significant and most-visited gurudwaras (place of worship). Tourists may also be interested in one of several museums, Urban Haat Food Street, Gobindgarh Fort and the Jallianwala Bagh memorial garden. |
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Located in the Indian state of Punjab, Amritsar is perhaps best known as the home of the Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib. It is one of the Sikhism religion's most significant and most-visited gurudwaras (place of worship). Tourists may also be interested in one of several museums, Urban Haat Food Street, Gobindgarh Fort and the Jallianwala Bagh memorial garden. |
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Delhi is a sprawling metropolis in North India that contains the country's capital, New Delhi. Life is abuzz and hectic here, with traffic going every which way. A huge population shuffles through Delhi's streets, alleys and food and spice-selling bazaars, and it's quite memorable to be a part of it all. Travelers are also well-advised to visit Delhi for its unforgettable energy and exceptionally photo-ready sights and sounds, including India Gate, the Jama Masjid mosque, and the famous imperial residence, the Red Fort. |
| Day 13 |
Delhi is a sprawling metropolis in North India that contains the country's capital, New Delhi. Life is abuzz and hectic here, with traffic going every which way. A huge population shuffles through Delhi's streets, alleys and food and spice-selling bazaars, and it's quite memorable to be a part of it all. Travelers are also well-advised to visit Delhi for its unforgettable energy and exceptionally photo-ready sights and sounds, including India Gate, the Jama Masjid mosque, and the famous imperial residence, the Red Fort. |
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