Footsteps of the Dalai Lama

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Duration: 15 days

Delhi (2nts) - Nalagarh (1nt) - Pragpur (2nts) - Dharamshala (2nts) - Palampur (2nts) - Naggar (2nts) - Shimla (2nts)

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• Day walks in the Himalayan foothills
• Amazing scenery
• See the home of the Dalai Lama

Day 1 - London/DelhiDepart from London - Heathrow in the morning on your British Airways flight to Delhi.

Day 2 - Delhi

Arriving in Delhi in the early hours, transfer to the Claridges Hotel for a morning at leisure. Later visit the impressive Red Fort and Rajghat and wander through Old Delhi’s teeming bazaars.

Day 3 - Delhi/Nalagarh

Early morning train journey by Shatabdi Express brings you to Chandigarh, the new capital of Punjab. From here travel by road to the gateway of Himacal Pradesh, Nalagarh (60kms/1 1/2 hours) where you will overnight at the Nalagarh Fort Resort.

Days 4 to 5 - Nalagarh/Pragpur

A short drive takes you to Ramgarh Fort, the start of today's walk. This afternoon you will drive to Pragpur (190kms/7 hours) and check-in to the Judges Court for a two night stay. A day of trekking and exploring the market, ideal for silver trinkets and shawls.

Day 6 - Pragpur/Dharamshala

A 2km walk through attractive countryside to Garli, the sister village of Pragpur. From here you will drive to Dharamshala (60kms/3 hours) via the Jwalamukl Temple. Home for the next two nights will be at Surya Resort.

Day 7 - Dharamshala

A full day trekking towards Triund permits views of the Dalai Lama’s home and temple before returning to Surya Resort.

Days 8 to 9 - Dharamshala/Palampur

After a leisurely breakfast visit the Norbulingka Institute, dedicated to the preservation of the Tibetan culture. Then travel by road while enjoying the views of the Dhauladhar range (70kms/2 hours). Check-in to the Taragarh Palace for two nights. The following day, after a short drive, you will trek down a gentle descent through lovely Kangri villages to a Buddhist monastery.

Day 10 - Palampur/Naggar

Enjoy a morning pottery workshop at the local specialty ethnic clay potters or a gentle trek from Bir to Billing, a popular paragliding spot. This afternoon drive to Naggar (180kms/6 hours) and arrive at Naggar Castle for a two night stay.

Day 11 - Naggar

Today's six hour trek is pure delight, walking through unspoiled villages and taking in the stunning scenery.

Days 12 to 13 - Naggar/Shimla

After breakfast this morning you will drive to the Oberoi Cecil in Shimla (290kms/9 hours) for a two night stay.

Day 14 - Shimla/Delhi

A morning drive to Kalka (90kms/3 hours) in time for your train to Delhi where you will have use of a room at the Shangri-La Hotel until your transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Day 15 - Delhi /London

Your British Airways flight departs early this morning, arriving back in London later the same morning.

Prices (from)Gold   
1 Jan - 30 Apr £3,029
1 May - 30 Sep £2,839
1 Oct - 31 Dec £3,229

per person inclusive of international flights, bed and breakfast in Delhi and most meals while trekking.

These journeys represent our ideas and recommendations and are intended to offer inspiration. We understand you will want to personalise your journey to your particular interests and timetable.

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