There is perhaps no other capital city in the world so steeped in history and legend as the Indian capital, Delhi. It was the magnet that drew the Mongols, Turks, Persians, Afghans, Mughals and, more recently, the British, all of whom contributed to its glorious but turbulent history. The fascination with Delhi was such that even though it was abandoned many times, its rulers returned to it again and again, rebuilding it at least seven times. Today, the adjoined cities of Old and New Delhi are home to countless wonders. In the densely populated old city there is the mighty Mughal-built Red Fort, the vast Jama Masjid Mosque and between the two the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk where a bewildering array of wares are traded. In New Delhi, designated as the capital by the British in 1911, there are the grand Lutyens-designed government buildings, the majestic India Gate war memorial, the thriving hub of Connaught Circus, and broad leafy streets radiating outwards that give much of the city a park-like feel. Overnight in Delhi.

In the morning you will transferred to the railway station to board train to Amritsar Amritsar, in northwest India, is the centre of the Sikh religion and the major city of the Punjab state and was founded in 1577 by Ram Das, the fourth guru of the Sikhs. The name means 'Pool of Nectar', referring to the sacred tank that surrounds the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion. Sacked by the Afghans in 1761, the shrine was rebuilt by the Sikhs greatest secular leader, Maharajah Ranjit Singh, who donated the gold top for which the temple is now renowned. Today, Amritsar is a vibrant yet relaxed and friendly city, full of well-stocked bazaars, mosques, and temples of the Sikh and Hindu religions. Overnight in Amritsar.

Morning half day sightseeing tour of Amritsar including visit to Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the market also known as the Hari Mandir, the Golden Temple is the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion. A blend of Hindu and Muslim styles, the temple is topped with a golden dome, said to be guilded with 100kg of pure gold. Just a 5 minute walk from the temple is the park known as Jallianwala Bagh, which commemorates the 2000 Indians who were killed or wounded here by the British in the 1919 massacre. This event is considered one of the most important in India's struggle for independence. From here you will be taken for a stroll through Amritsar's market. Afternoon at leisure. Evening visit to Wagah Border. Each day at sunset the border guards of India and Pakistan assemble for the border closing ceremony. Each army parades in an immaculately turned out display of synchronised marching and bellowed military commands, each side doing its best to out-do the other with its shouting and marching. The ritual ends as the sun goes down, the flag of each country is lowered and the gates are slammed shut. Overnight in Amritsar.

Morning you will be driven to Dharamsala (Mcleodganj), located in Himachal Pradesh in Northern India. It is the home of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in exile. A large proportion of the population is Tibetan rather than Indian, and the whole town feels totally different to anywhere else in India for this reason. Behind the town to the north runs a ridge of mountains, part of the foothills of the Himalayas. The predominant religion, unsurprisingly, is Tibetan Buddhism. Afternoon tour of Mcleodganj and the monastery. The main city centre is a charming Tibetan settlement with bustling bazaars that sell carpets, handicrafts and delicious Tibetan food. A giant prayer wheel ornaments a main street and in the monastery a serene statue of the Lord Buddha presides over the gentle chanting of the monks. Your tour includes visit to the School of Tibetan Studies with rare manuscripts and ancient texts, the Tibetan Institute for the Performing Arts and a handicrafts centre. The Church of St John in the Wilderness is a fitting tribute to Mcleodganj's past as a British hill station. Overnight in Dharamsala.

Morning you will be driven to Taragarh (approx 65 Kms/ approx 03 hours) including enroute visit to Norbulingka Institute, located approximately 15 km from Mcleodganj, the Norbulingka Institute has been established to teach and preserve the traditional Tibetan arts of woodcarving, thangka painting, goldsmithing and embroidery, and is set amidst Japanese-influenced gardens. Lying in the heart of the Kangra Valley, in northern Himachal Pradesh, Taragarh is a small village set amidst tea gardens and a camphor forest, surrounded by a ring of foothills and the distant snow-capped peaks of the Dhauladhar Himalaya. It is home to the Royal Estate of the Maharajas of Jammu and Kashmir. Buffet Lunch & Dinner at Hotel.Overnight in Taragarh.

Full day at leisure for independent activities Buffet Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

Following Breakfast, drive to Shimla (approx 225 Kms /7 hrs approx). A century ago the British selected Shimla as their summer capital, using it as a retreat from the blistering heat of the plains. Called the "abode of the high and mighty, "it is spectacularly set at 2,154 metres with the snow-capped Himalaya as a backdrop and with beautiful promenades, graceful colonial buildings, wooded ravines and evergreen forests. Overnight in Shimla.

Full day at leisure for independent activities Overnight in Shimla.

Morning you will be transferred to railway station to board toy train for Solan Meet on arrival drive to Kalka (approx 50 Kms /2 ½ hours journey) to board train to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be met at the railway station and assisted transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.

Morning proceed for a tour of the magical city of Old Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque and architectural extravaganza dating to 1658; drive past Red Fort, a magnificent structure of red sandstone built at the pinnacle of the Mogul empire and the fabled shopping bazaar, Chandni Chowk (Silver Street). Also visit Raj Ghat and see the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi.Visit India Gate - War Memorial Arch, Qutab Minar (Tower of Victory) - built to establish the might of Islam and onset of Muslim rule in India and Humayun's Tomb - the first great example of a new distinctive style, which developed to become the hallmark of the Mughal Dynasty. Also drive past the Rashtrapati Bhawan – the President's Residence, the Parliament House – the Government headquarters and other Government buildings. Overnight in Delhi.

In time our representative will meet you at the hotel & assisted departure transfer to International Airport.