Delhi (2nts) - Nalagarh (1nt) - Pragpur (2nts) - Dharamshala (2nts) - Palampur (2nts) - Naggar (2nts) - Shimla (2nts)
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 |
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| 1 Jan - 30 Apr |
£3,029 |
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| 1 May - 30 Sep |
£2,839 |
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| 1 Oct - 31 Dec |
£3,229 |
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per person inclusive of international flights, bed and breakfast in Delhi and most meals while trekking.