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Starting and ending in Delhi we visit the hill era. On arrival into Chandigarh we transfer to our hotel station of , the city of Chandigarh James/Fern Residency/Lemon Tree. The Colours and designed by Le Corbusier, , home to the , the bustling holy city of Haridwar Day 6 Friday 9 November (B,D) Chandigarh was Culture of North on the banks of the River Ganges, the New Age made capital of the States of and Haryana at the ashram town of Rishikesh, and Agra, whose pride time of partition when Lahore, the then capital, fell within and joy is the Taj Mahal. the territory of . Designed by Swiss-French India architect Le Corbusier, Chandigarh is renowned for Day 1 Sunday 4 November (D) Arrive Delhi and its architecture and design. This morning we visit the transfer to the Ashok Country Resort. Our afternoon unique Rock Garden designed by Nek Chand, who used 15 days 4 - 19 Nov sightseeing tour through New Delhi includes the India scrap materials in its construction, the Rose Garden and Gate war memorial, the imposing Rashtrapati Bhavan, Sukhna Lake. Afternoon at leisure. India is a country of contrasts and designed by Edward Lutyens and formerly known as Day 7 Saturday 10 November (B,D) A morning this tour of the Punjab, Uttarakhand Viceroy House, Humayun’s Tomb and the Qutab Minar, departure by train to Amritsar arriving mid-morning. India’s tallest stone tower. and Himachal Pradesh, offers Afternoon at leisure to explore this busy city with the some fascinating and unique travel Day 2 Monday 5 November (B,D) This morning we Sikh Golden Temple as focal point. visit Old Delhi on a sightseeing tour which includes the experiences. Day 8 Sunday 11 November (B,D) We start the day Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, and Raj Ghat a with a blessing at the Golden Temple. Our sightseeing moving memorial to , ‘father of the tour then continues with a visit to , site Nation’. Afternoon at leisure. of the Amritsar massacre on 13 , when under the command of Reginald Dyer, British troops Day 3 Tuesday 6 November (B, Packed Lunch, D) were commanded to fire on civilians. The public garden A very early morning departure on the Himalayan Queen has a memorial, in the shape of an internal flame, in Highlights Express to Kalka where we transfer to the narrow-gauge memory of those who lost their lives. Toy Train, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for Shimla • The experience of travelling on in the foothills of the Himalayas. First occupied by the regular services of Indian Day 9 Monday 12 November (B,D) A very early the British in 1800, Shimla rose to fame as a favourite departure on the Shatabdi Express to Haridwar and Railways summer retreat for governmental officials from the onwards by road for the short journey to Rishikesh heat of the plains. The Kalka Shimla toy train provides • An insight into the cultures and whose impressive ashrams are set against a forest one of the most scenic train journeys in India (with 103 background. Afternoon at leisure. religions of India tunnels!) and is like traveling back in time. We arrive in the late afternoon and transfer to the Eastbourne Hotel. Day 10 Tuesday 13 November (B,D) A private yoga • A variety of architectural styles session has been arranged for those who would like to • Beautiful mountain and riverside Day 4 Wednesday 7 November (B,D) Our sightseeing take part this morning. During the afternoon we visit today takes us through the Mall with its historic neo- scenery some of the many ashrams and temples of this most Gothic buildings from the colonial era, including Viceroy vibrant town. • The Sikh Golden Temple in Lodge and Christ Church, as well as the Jakhoo Temple. Day 11 Wednesday 14 November (B,D) Today there Amritsar Day 5 Thursday 8 November (B,D) After breakfast we is an opportunity of take a locally guided walk to the • The Taj Mahal in Agra travel by road to Chandigarh, via the quaint and colourful waterfalls in the Rishikesh valley. Transport is available town of Kasauli, which dates from the British Colonial for those who do not wish to walk.

46 PTG TOURS | Personal, Tailored, Guided Tours Day 12 Thursday 15 November (B,D) After breakfast Prices (per person) we take the short journey by road back to Haridwar. • Including flight from London Heathrow: Afternoon at leisure. Haridwar is a wonderfully colourful people watching venue. This evening we will observe, £2,350 and participate in, the Hindu religious ritual of Aarti on • Joining in Delhi: £1,850 the banks of the Ganges. Options Day 13 Friday 16 November (B,D) This morning • Single room supplement: £560 we visit some of the various temples around Haridwar, including the Mansadevi Temple, reached by cable car. Deposit Day 14 Saturday 17 November (B,D) An early • Just £100 deposit required to secure your morning departure on the Jan Shatabdi Express to Delhi place. Full deposit due in March 2018 arriving mid morning. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 15 Sunday 18 November (B,D) We take the Price includes morning train to Agra for a visit to the famed Taj Mahal, • All travel and excursions as outlined in the the mausoleum commissioned in 1632 by Shah Jahan to itinerary house the tomb of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. We return by train in the late afternoon to Delhi for our final dinner. • Good quality en-suite accommodation • Meals as shown in the itinerary: B = Day 15 Monday 19 November (B) Transfer to Delhi Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner Airport for our flight to the UK. • Train reservations on Indian Railways A more detailed itinerary will appear in our main • Air-conditioned coach or 4WD vehicles 2018 brochure. where appropriate • Services of a Tour Manager – fully escorted throughout • Services of local sightseeing guides Flights BA 11.15 London Heathrow to Delhi BA 11.05 Delhi to London Heathrow

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