India Discovery: Golden Triangle & Himalayan Highlights

India Discovery: Golden Triangle & Himalayan Highlights

• Trip code: 485X036
• Dauer: 15
• Stil: Classic

From the iconic Golden Triangle to the serene Himalayan foothills, this 15-day journey shows you two incredible sides of northern India. Wander Delhi’s lively bazaars, stand in awe before the Taj Mahal, and explore Jaipur’s palaces and pink-hued streets. Then head north to Dharamshala and Amritsar, where Tibetan culture, mountain landscapes, and the golden glow of the sacred temple await. With a mix of must-see highlights and local connections, this adventure blends history, spirituality, and culture into one unforgettable trip.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Simple hotel (twin-share): 10 nights. Homestay: 3 nights, Camp site: 1 night

Checklist

Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noice-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

Group Size Notes

Max 16

Highlights

Walk Delhi’s historic streets and marvel at the Taj Mahal and Jaipur’s palaces, Explore Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj with Tibetan markets and family cooking sessions, Witness the Golden Temple at sunrise and join the Wagah Border ceremony, Journey through Himalayan foothills and connect with local communities"

Introduction

From the iconic Golden Triangle to the serene Himalayan foothills, this 15-day journey shows you two incredible sides of northern India. Wander Delhi’s lively bazaars, stand in awe before the Taj Mahal, and explore Jaipur’s palaces and pink-hued streets. Then head north to Dharamshala and Amritsar, where Tibetan culture, mountain landscapes, and the golden glow of the sacred temple await. With a mix of must-see highlights and local connections, this adventure blends history, spirituality, and culture into one unforgettable trip

Meals Included

4 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 3 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Plane USD295-385 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Delhi
- Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi

Jaipur
- Jaipur Cycle Tour
- Kochkurs bei einer einheimischen Familie in Jaipur
- Besichtigung des Hawa Mahal (Palast der Winde) (202INR pro Person)
- Besuch von Jantar Mantar (202INR pro Person)
- Raj Mandir Kino und Film (200-400INR pro Person)
- Im Heißluftballon über Jaipur

Dharamshala
- Besuch des Norbulingka Institute

Chamba
- Bhagsu Nag Waterfall

Start / Finish

Delhi nach Amritsar

Transport

Private vehicle, Train, walking

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Transfer durch Women With Wheels, Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: City Walk, Delhi
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Anoothi Block Printing Experience, Jaipur
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Tenacious Honey Bee Collective, Dharamshala
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen. Guided Old & New Delhi tours including Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb. Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Agra Fort and I’timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) visit. Jaipur sightseeing including Amber Fort, City Palace, and Hawa Mahal. Block printing workshop in Jaipur. Guided temple and museum visit in Chamba. Half-day hike in Chamba Valley. Organic farm tour. Embroidery workshop. Chamba rumal and painting experience. Cooking class with homestay family. Dharamshala orientation walk & Dalai Lama Temple visit. Impact experience at Tenacious Bee Collective with honey tasting session. Wagah Border ceremony & Golden Temple visit. Vande Bharat express from Delhi to Pathankot (air-conditioned seat class). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities"

Internationale Flüge

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Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Delhi

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich. Ankunftstransfer durch Women With Wheels, einem von G Adventures unterstützten Projekt, inklusive

Day 2 Delhi/Āgra

Lass dich auf einem inklusiven Spaziergang von einem Jugendlichen aus dem von G Adventures geförderten New Delhi Streetkids Project durch das Delhi abseits der Touristenströme führen

Day 3 Āgra

Besichtige das weltberühmte Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, und das Agra Fort

Day 4 Āgra/Dorf Dhula

Zwischenstopp in Fatehpur Sikri, der verlassenen ehemaligen Hauptstadt des Mogulreiches. Reise am Nachmittag in das Dorf Dhula und lerne das Landleben in Rajasthan bei einem Radausflug näher kennen. Heute kannst du am Feuer entspannen und den nächtlichen Sternenhimmel genießen

Day 5 Dorf Dhula/Jaipur

Schlendere durch die raffiniert angelegten Straßen der "Pink City"

Day 6 Jaipur

Genieße eine Besichtigung von Fort Amber, berühmt für seine Mischung aus hinduistischer und muslimischer Architektur. Besuche danach den Stadtpalast und fotografiere den Hawa Mahal (Palast der Winde). Optional kannst du dir auch die astronomische Stätte Jantar Mantar ansehen oder einen Bollywood-Film im Raj Mandir ansehen

Day 7 Jaipur/Delhi

Rückfahrt am Nachmittag nach Delhi. Zeit zur freien Verfügung um die Stadt zu erkunden

Day 8 Delhi

Today is yours to explore the city of Delhi! The options are seemingly endless so enjoy it on your terms. Connect with India's incredible food scene by pre-booking the Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi

Day 9 Delhi/Chamba

Today is a long travel day, but well worth the trek. We'll take a train from Delhi to Pathankot and transfer to a private vehicle. Pathankot is located at the foothills of the Himalayas, so our drive will get even more beautiful as we travel deeper into Himachal through the Western Himalayas. We'll arrive to Chamba in the evening and walk to our farm-stay. Enjoy a traditional welcome with the family followed by a local dinner. Sit back and relax as you get comfortable in your incredible farm-stay tucked away in the Himalayan Mountains

Day 10 Chamba

Start the day off right with a morning yoga and meditation session before a delicious breakfast. Today we explore the picturesque town of Chamba, tucked away in the Himalayas. Visit ancient temples, vibrant paintings and an embroidery workshop to experience Chamba's rich cultural heritage

Day 11 Chamba

Spend the morning on an beautiful hike accessible for all levels of hikers. Make sure to bring your camera to take in the incredible beauty of the Himalayas along the way. This evening, join your farm-stay host family for a well deserved feast! Together we'll learn to cook local favorites and then sit down together to dig in!

Day 12 Chamba/Dharamsala

Say goodbye to our amazing Himalayan farm-stay hosts and drive toward Dharamshala, where the exiled Tibetan government has lived since 1960. Stop in the town of Jia for an amazing experience with G Adventures-supported Tenacious Honey Bee Collective - a chance to learn about ethical honeybee keeping in the Himalayas. After some honey sampling and an apidomik experience, finish the drive to Dharamshala. Visit the Mcleodganj Market and feel the strong connection this town has to Tibet. Then visit the Tsuglagkhang Complex, also known as the Dalai Lama Temple. This temple was built shortly after the Dalai Lama's exile from Tibet and now serves as the political centre of Tibet for the community-in-exile. Take time to explore the temple and visit the Tibet Museum as well. The rest of the day is yours to wander the markets and Dharamshala as you wish

Day 13 Dharamsala

Today is yours to see the incredible town of Dharamshala how you'd like. Feel free to relax or get out and visit the Norbulingka Institute or see the Bhagsu Nag Waterfall

Day 14 Dharamsala/Amritsar

Depart for Amritsar early this morning to make the nearby evening Wagah Border Ceremony. Every night, just before the sun sets on the border of Pakistan and India, the two sides simultaneously lower their flags as a sign of peace, discipline and hope for the future between these two countries with a long history of rivalry. Afterwards, head to the Golden Temple-arguably the most important Sikh temple in the world-in hopes to witness the palaki ceremony, which symbolizes putting the holy book to rest for the night

Day 15 Amritsar

Return to the Golden Temple early this morning for a chance to admire this incredible pilgrimage destination in the daylight. Afterwards, return to the hotel. Your tour concludes upon return to the hotel

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Delhi

Arriving early with a free day in Delhi? Opt to add the "Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi" extra to your tour.

Day 2 Delhi/Āgra

Day 3 Āgra

Bewundere bei Sonnenaufgang den schimmernden Taj Mahal, bevor du diese berühmte Sehenswürdigkeit genauer unter die Lupe nimmst. Nachmittags besuchst du das Itimad-ud-Daula-Mausoleum (die kleine Schwester des Taj Mahal) und das Fort von Agra – eine ummauerte Stadt, die von den Moguln erobert wurde.

Day 4 Āgra/Dorf Dhula

Fatehpur Sikri ist eine atemberaubend gut erhaltene UNESCO-Welterbestätte. Im Dorf Dhula wirst du die Gelegenheit haben, etwas über das lokale Leben zu erfahren. Optional kannst du dich auch bei einer unterhaltsamen Partie Cricket vergnügen, in der ruhigen Atmosphäre entspannen oder dir ein Fahrrad schnappen, um die Umgebung zu erkunden.

Heute übernachten wir in geräumigen und komfortablen Zelten mit Betten, Lampen und einfachen, eigenen Bädern.

Day 5 Dorf Dhula/Jaipur

Nachdem du die wunderschönen Stufenbrunnen von Abhaneri bewundert und mehr über die historische Bedeutung dieser typisch indischen Konstruktion erfahren hast, geht es weiter in die „Rosa Stadt“ Jaipur. Die im Hindu-Architekturstil errichtete Stadt ist einzigartig angelegt und mit keinem anderen Ort in Indien vergleichbar.

Day 6 Jaipur

Opt to get active by pre-booking a cycle tour or sharpen your culinary skills by pre-booking a cooking class with a local family.

Day 7 Jaipur/Delhi

Admire the Pink City from above by pre-booking the morning Jaipur Balloon Ride when booking your tour.

Day 8 Delhi

Day 9 Delhi/Chamba

Day 10 Chamba

Day 11 Chamba

Day 12 Chamba/Dharamsala

Day 13 Dharamsala

Day 14 Dharamsala/Amritsar

Day 15 Amritsar

Please book onward travel no earlier than 12:00 pm on your departure day to ensure you have ample time after the Golden Temple Visit.