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Mountains & Mystics of India (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Journey from the hub of Delhi into the foothills of the Himalayas and discover India’s slower side with this 12-day adventure. With a focus on spirit, mind and body, you’ll spend time unwinding on nature hikes or deep breathing through a yoga class. This ...

Duration
13 Days
Cities
6
Next Departure
11-May-2025
Starting at
USD 1,720.00
Price per day
USD 132.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Intrepid
 
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Mountains & Mystics of India
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 12
Categories
tour category: Bicyclingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Train

Summary

Journey from the hub of Delhi into the foothills of the Himalayas and discover India’s slower side with this 12-day adventure. With a focus on spirit, mind and body, you’ll spend time unwinding on nature hikes or deep breathing through a yoga class. This region is known for its spirituality and history and you’ll have a handy local leader by your side to teach you about the local culture along the way. Learn about the Buddhist and Sikh faiths alongside the sites of historic importance with visits to Dharmasala, Amritsar’s Golden Temple and Rishikesh. Ride on a UNESCO-listed toy train, explore the home of the Dalai Lama and watch the flag ceremony at Pakistan’s border.

Map: Mountains & Mystics of India (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Delhi
Day 2
Delhi
Day 3
Shimla
Day 4
Shimla
Day 5
Mandi
Day 6
Dharamsala
Day 7
Dharamsala
Day 8
Amritsar
Day 9
Amritsar – Overnight Train
Day 10
Rishikesh
Day 11
Rishikesh – River Ganges
Day 12
Delhi
Day 13
Delhi

Travel Cities (6): Amritsar, Chandigarh, Haridwar, New Delhi, Rishikesh, Shimla

Highlights

  • See the Himalayas from a new angle on a scenic ride on the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ‘toy train,’ enjoying the cool mountain air and impressive views.
  • Explore the home of the Dalai Lama – Dharmasala. This highland haven is the ideal place for an enlightening experience of Tibetan spirituality, culture and history.
  • Observe a unique ‘performance’ of the flag ceremony at India and Pakistan's Wagah border – a daily practice conducted since 1959, drawing crowds for its unconventional ritual.
  • Learn about Sikhism on an included visit to one of its most sacred monuments – the luminous Golden Temple in Amritsar.
  • Unwind in the self-proclaimed ‘Yoga Capital of the World’ – Rishikesh. Walk along the holy Ganges and explore the famous mural-lined walls of the Chaurasi Kutia ashram.

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New Delhi

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