India 2020-22 Brochure

What’s Included: As per “The Golden Triangle” tour on pages 10 & 11 with the addition of: ✯ Internal flight Delhi to Chandigarh ✯ All airport/road transfers based on exclusive vehicle ✯ Toy Train: Dharampur to Shimla ✯ Shatabdi Express Train: Kalka to Delhi ✯ Chandigarh Sightseeing: Visit Capital Complex, Leisure Valley, Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake and the Rose Garden. ✯ Shimla Sightseeing: Perhaps the most famous temple of Shimla – the Jakhu temple – an ancient temple dedicated to Hindu Deity Hanuman, there is a steep but worthwhile hike of 1.2km to visit the temple. Also visit the second oldest church in North India, situated at the ridge and The Viceroy Lodge. ✯ Sightseeing and excursions based on use of exclusive vehicle ✯ Services of local English-speaking guide ✯ Total 12 breakfasts and 2 lunches Day 1 Overnight flight UK to Delhi. Day 2 Delhi At leisure. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka Day 3 Delhi Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka Day 4 Jaipur Drive to Jaipur. Overnight: Ikaki Niwas (homestay)/ Four Points by Sheraton Day 5 Jaipur Sightseeing of Jaipur. Overnight: Ikaki Niwas (homestay)/ Four Points by Sheraton Day 6 Agra Drive to Agra with sightseeing of Agra. Overnight: Crystal Sarovar Premiere Day 7 Delhi Return to Delhi. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka Day 8 Chandigarh Transfer to Delhi airport for flight to Chandigarh. Transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Taj Chandigar Day 9 Chandigarh Sightseeing of Chandigarh with leisure time. Overnight: Taj Chandigarh Day 10 Shimla After breakfast, drive to Dharampur and board the Toy Train to Shimla. Arrive at Shimla Railway Station and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: The Oberoi Cecil Day 11 Shimla Sightseeing of Shimla with leisure time. Overnight: The Oberoi Cecil Day 12 Shimla Day at leisure to explore at your own pace. Overnight: The Oberoi Cecil Day 13 Delhi Road transfer to Kalka Railway station and board the train to Delhi Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka Day 14 Depart Transfer to airport for flight home. The Golden Triangle plus Shimla Shimla Jaipur Agra Shimla 3 2 Chandigarh 2 Golden Triangle plus hill station of Shimla 2 nights Delhi – 2 nights Jaipur – 1 night Agra – 1 night Delhi – 2 nights Chandigarh – 3 nights Shimla – 1 night Delhi 12 nights from: £2230 After the excitement of “The Golden Triangle” tour, travel to the beautiful hill station of Shimla, at the foothills of the mountains. Here the pace is slower and more relaxed, although there is still plenty to do and see. Chandigarh Chandigarh , “The City Beautiful”, is the best-planned city in India, with world-renowned architecture, and a wonderful quality of life. There are gardens to explore, architecture to admire, an array of restaurants and street food to savour, among many other attractions. Shimla Situated in the northwest Himalayas, Shimla was the summer capital of India before independence, and is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Its well appointed city with easy accessibility and untold highlights, make it one of India’s most popular hill stations. Visit the Mall, Vice Regal Hall, Christ Church, Shimla State Museum, among many other attractions. Delhi 4 1 27 www.somak.co.uk