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Journey to the Himalayan foothills

  • Himalayan mountains at sunrise
Delhi – Shimla – Chandigarh

Journey to the
Himalayan foothills

There are two things we know for certain: one is that a trip to technicolour India is a gloriously frenetic assault on the senses, and the other is that visiting this diverse country will leave an indelible mark.

For two nights only, a clamorous spread of Delhi vibrancy is laid out just begging to be insatiably relished. Old Delhi introduces its ancient monuments, mazes of bazaars and the arcaded roof of the Red Fort, then New Delhi offers up palaces, tombs and the 12th century minar that serves as a template for all others in India.

Then, onto the highest mountain range on the planet – the Himalayas. Board the famous UNESCO Toy Train from Kalka to Shimla, exploring a Hindu temple and a stately residence-turned-academic-institution enroute; before moving onto Chandigarh where concrete urban architecture and recycled art installations merge with the ecological wealth of Sukhna Lake.

Building in the Himalayan foothills
Girl looking up through green leaves and smiling
Sunrise shot of Lord Shiva Statue in Khajjiar, India
Travel notes
  • Ride a rickshaw through the winding lanes of the Chandni Chowk
  • Take in the famous sights of both Old and New Delhi including the 17th century Jama Masjid and Humayun’s tomb
  • Board the UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Toy Train to explore Shimla’s landmarks
  • Stroll the Mall to Scandal Point for a chance to look inside Christ Church and Gaiety Theatre
  • Breathe in the fresh mountain air in a ‘forest bathing’ session
  • Follow a guide on a tour of Chandigarh’s UNESCO Capitol Complex and the Rock Garden art exhibition
  • A chance to row or sail the famous Sukhna Lake
  • Ride a rickshaw through the winding lanes of the Chandni Chowk
  • Take in the famous sights of both Old and New Delhi including the 17th century Jama Masjid and Humayun’s tomb
  • Board the UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Toy Train to explore Shimla’s landmarks
  • Stroll the Mall to Scandal Point for a chance to look inside Christ Church and Gaiety Theatre
  • Breathe in the fresh mountain air in a ‘forest bathing’ session
  • Follow a guide on a tour of Chandigarh’s UNESCO Capitol Complex and the Rock Garden art exhibition
  • A chance to row or sail the famous Sukhna Lake
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India Journey to the Himalayan foothills

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Day 1 - 2
Day 3 - 5
Day 6 - 8
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    Delhi

    While here, discover the city on a guided tour. In Old Delhi, the Indian spirit and zealous vibe you’ve imagined comes to life on a rickshaw ride through the buzzing bazaars of chaotic Chandni Chowk, before visiting famous historical sites including the 17th century Jama Masjid, the Mughal empire’s Red Fort and Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. In New Delhi, explore one-time imperial residences and war memorials including The Presidential Palace and India Gate.

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    Shimla, in the Himalayas

    Fly to Chandigarh for a three-night stay. Here, journey through the lush misty mountains aboard the historic UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Toy Train as it zigzags through the lofty pines. Shimla’s must-see landmarks include a Hindu temple and Viceregal Lodge – the immaculate former home of the British Viceroy of India that now houses the Institute for Advanced Studies and its scholars.

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    Chandigarh

    Journey back to Chandigarh for a two-night stay. Rise early to the echoing sounds of wildlife and experience the therapeutic natural powers of ‘forest bathing’. A private guided tour of India’s first planned city will take in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Capital Complex, as well as Rock Garden – a huge open-air exhibition that has recycled discarded items and junk into eccentric sculptures and art. Later there’s a chance to go yachting and rowing at Sukhna Lake at the foothills of the stately Shivalik range.

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Where to stay

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    The Imperial
    Processional rows of palms form a grand walkway to the entrance, which in turn leads to an interior rich in rare antiques and art from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The accommodation is immaculate in its attention to detail and glorious in its outlook.
    The Imperial


Where to stay

  • Asia, India, Wildflower Hall, An Oberoi Resort, Exterior
    Wildflower Hall, An Oberoi Resort
    Enveloped within pine and cedar-flanked forests, the remote hotel boasts endless views of the sweeping Himalayan valleys from almost all angles, making every minute of the five hour drive worth it.


Where to stay

  • Asia, India, The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa, Courtyard
    The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa
    Against a backdrop of the Siswan Forest Range, the resort presents a peaceful place for some R&R.

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    The Imperial

    Processional rows of palms form a grand walkway to the entrance, which in turn leads to an interior rich in rare antiques and art from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

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Itinerary essentials
  • 8
    NIGHTS
IDEAL TIME
  • Oct - Mar
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WHEN TO GO
  • 8hrs 35min
    LHR - DEL
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