Luxury Himalayan Romance with Taj

Luxury Himalayan Romance with Taj

Tour Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Private Tour
The highlights of our tour are the UNESCO World Heritage sites and the natural beauty of Shimla. Rickshaw ride through the bustling yet vibrant streets of Old Delhi and narrow lanes of the oldest bazaar- Chandni Chowk is an enduring experience. Shimla- a timeless hill station dotted with quaint colonial buildings poised along its ridge. Chandigarh-the best-planned city in India. Taj Mahal- an immense mausoleum of white marble.
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Tour Highlights

This 11 Nights/ 12 Days trip offers a luxury and cultural journey to Delhi, Shimla, Jaipur and Agra. The tour starts with the arrival in Delhi followed by stay at Wildflower Hall Shimla, a fairytale luxury resort situated amongst pine and cedar forests at a height of 8,350 feet in Chharabra near Shimla, Jaipur the seductive pink mayhem and Agra – home of the most appreciated monument of love “Taj Mahal”.

World Heritage Sites

UNESCO-listed landmarks you will visit or explore on this itinerary.

8 sites

Tour Itinerary at Glance

Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Day 2: Delhi
Day 3: Delhi
Day 4: Delhi/ Shimla by flight
Day 5: Shimla
Day 6: Shimla / Kandaghat by train # 52456- Himalayan Queen, Dep: 10:40 Hrs, Arr: 16:10 Hrs & Kandaghat / Chandigarh (Drive)
Day 7: Chandigarh
Day 8: Chandigarh/ Jaipur by flight # 6E 7263, Dep: 12:25 Hrs, Arr: 14:05 Hrs
Day 9: Jaipur
Day 10: Jaipur / Agra (Drive: 245 Km / 6 Hours)
Day 11: Agra
Day 12: Agra / Delhi (Drive: 220 Km/ 4 Hours) & Delhi/ Onward Destination
  • - Breakfast
  • - Lunch
  • - Dinner

The tour package inclusions and exclusions

  1. Whats included in this tour
    • All sightseeing and transfers by Air-conditioned transportation
    • Hotels as mentioned or similar
    • Entrances fees
    • Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi
    • Welcome & Farewell dinner with a glass of wine or pint of beer
    • One bottle of Indian wine as welcome gift 
    • All currently applicable taxes, including GST @ 5%
    • Services of English-Speaking escort throughout the tour for sightseeing as per the itinerary 
    • Daily breakfast as per the itinerary 
    • Toy Train ride from Shimla to Kandaghat 
    • Airfare in economy class from Delhi to Shimla & Chandigarh to Jaipur    
  1. Whats not included in this tour
    • International airfare & departure taxes
    • Insurance & visa fees
    • Tips/gratuities
The tour package booking terms and conditions

Before you book a trip with “Bestway2india.com”- An online trading entity of Bestway Tours and Safaris Pvt Ltd , please take the time to read and understand the booking terms and conditions & additional special conditions which apply to certain trips ,themes and promotional offers. These booking conditions form the basis of your contract with “Bestway Tours & Safaris Pvt. Ltd, Suite 403, Suncity Trade Tower, Sector 21, Gurgaon (National Capital Region), Haryana – 122016, (India) , A company incorporated under Indian companies ACT 1956 vide registration number 55-51646

By asking us to confirm your booking, you confirm that you have had the opportunity to read and have read these booking conditions, Essential trip information, Inclusions & Exclusions and cancellation & refund policy and agree to be bound by them.

These booking conditions only apply to holiday arrangements which you book with us on https://www.bestway2india.com (An online trading entity of Bestway Tours & Safaris Pvt Ltd) and which we agree to make , provide, or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. All references in these booking conditions, to “holiday”, “booking”, “contract”, “package”, “tour” or “arrangements” mean such holiday arrangements unless otherwise stated.

Essential Trip Information

  • The prices are Per Person on twin sharing basis.

  • The price is only valid for the mentioned departure date.

  • Please note that smoking is prohibited in public and all parts of the hotels except in designated areas and bedrooms, where smoking is permitted.  Should you desire a smoking bedroom, please let us know.  The fulfillment of this request is subject to availability of smoking rooms and is not guaranteed. 

  • Unless specified, check-in at hotels in India is at 14:00 Hrs and check out is at 12:00 Hrs

  • Our liability does not arise in case of Force Majeure (political disturbances, natural phenomenon etc.)

  • Reporting time at the International at the airport is generally 3 hrs prior to departure of the flight.

  • Check-in counters of most flights close approximately 45 minutes before departure and boarding gates close about 15 minutes prior departure.

  • Reporting time at the Domestic airport is generally 2 hrs prior to departure of flight

  • For booking domestic air seats we need names as per passport.

  • Baggage allowance in internal flights with in India is 15 Kg per person 

  • We will be providing transport as per below:-

    • 2 to 3 pax we provide AC Toyota INNOVA SUV
    • 4 to 8 pax we provide AC Tempo Traveler
    • 9 pax to 14 pax we provide AC Mini 18 seater, coach
    • 15 Pax & above we provide 35 seaters deluxe large AC Coach

Booking Deposit, Cancellation and Refund Policy

The following booking deposit and cancellation policy applies. 

Booking Deposit : 15 % of the Tour amount. 

If you cancel the tour the following cancellation policy will apply

Cancellation received 

45 days or more - 15 % including deposit

44 days - 31 Days - 25 % including deposit.  

30 days - 15 days - 50 % including deposit 

14 days or less - 100 % including deposit .  

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  1. Day 1 - Arrive Delhi
    Arrival. Namaste! We are warmly welcomed the traditional Indian way with hands clapped together at the airport and transferred to our hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax.
  2. Day 2 - Delhi
    humayun's-tomb An introduction of India with a tour of New Delhi. We visit Birla House, the last residence of Mahatma Gandhi which is now a museum depicting his illustrious life. We then visit the famous India Gate followed by the Houses of Parliament, Connaught Place and Humayun's Tomb*. This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.  The remainder of the day is free for personal activities.  In the evening we enjoy welcome dinner at famous Indian restaurant with glass of wine or pint of beer.  Please note, Birla House remains closed on Monday. 
  3. Day 3 - Delhi
    jama-masjid-new-delhi Today we visit the Old Delhi, drive past to the Red Fort Complex*. Named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone, it is adjacent to an older fort, the Salimgarh, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546, with which it forms the Red Fort Complex.    We embark on a captivating journey on a Rickshaw passing through the narrow lanes of the famous Chandni Chowk Bazaar, it was originally built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan for his daughter Jahan Ara in 17th Century since then many changes have taken place however it still remains Old Delhi's one of the Oldest and busiest markets in Delhi. Finally end our rickshaw ride at Jama Masjid, Mughal majesty and India's largest mosque.  Please note, Shops at Chandni chowk remain closed on Sunday. 
  4. Day 4 - Delhi/ Shimla by flight
    Today we are transferred to airport for our flight to Shimla. The most famous of the British “Hill stations”, this city is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. Set in the foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of 6,700 ft / 2,100 m, it afforded a resort-type atmosphere for the British rulers of India. On arrival we are transferred to our hotel Wildflower Hall which provides a unique opportunity to lose in the romance of nature. Indoor and al fresco dining areas with mountain views. The remainder of the day is free to relax.   
  5. Day 5 - Shimla
    shikara-at-dal-lake-shimla Today we explore Shimla visiting the Mall, the main shopping centre of Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars. People walk up and down the Mall slowly, stopping to gossip, as it is the main meeting place for everyone.  We then visit Christ Church, the second oldest church in Northern India. The church has a very majestic appearance and inside there are stained glass windows which represent faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience and humility. Next we visit the Shimla State Museum, opened in 1974. The museum features a collection of miniature paintings, sculptures, bronzes wood-carvings, costumes, textiles and jewellery. After that we visit Viceregal Lodge, the most historically significant and architectural impressive building of the region.   
  6. Day 6 - Shimla / Kandaghat by train # 52456- Himalayan Queen, Dep: 10:40 Hrs, Arr: 16:10 Hrs & Kandaghat / Chandigarh (Drive)
    sukhna-lake Today we board the Himalayan Queen, a narrow-gauge ‘Toy Train’ that will journey along the well-known Shimla-Kalka Railway. Completed in 1903, the scenic journey through mountainous terrain offers dramatic views of the pine covered hills and surrounding villages and is one of the best modes of transport for exploring this area of the Himalayas. Disembark in Kandaghat to continue our journey by surface to Chandigarh.  On arrival we check in our hotel.   
  7. Day 7 - Chandigarh
    capitol-complex-chandigarh The idea of building Chandigarh was conceived soon after India's independence in 1947, when the tragedy and chaos of Partition, and the loss of its historic capital Lahore, had crippled the state of Punjab. A new city was needed to house innumerable refugees and to provide an administrative seat for the newly formed government of re-defined Punjab. Beginning in early 1951, most of Phase One had been completed by 1965 under the supervision of the famous architect Le Corbusier. Chandigarh was regarded as a unique symbol of the progressive aspirations of the new republic and the ideology of its struggle for independence. Today we explore the Capital Complex, Sukhna Lake, the Rose Garden and the Rock Garden, consisting of art objects, fashioned from industrial and urban waste created by Nek Chand, a former road inspector. Artists and connoisseurs from all over the world flock to see this unique and amazing creation. The remainder of the day is free.  Please note, Capital Complex remains closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Permission is required to visit the capital complex. 
  8. Day 8 - Chandigarh/ Jaipur by flight # 6E 7263, Dep: 12:25 Hrs, Arr: 14:05 Hrs
    (Please note, Chandigarh- Jaipur flight operates daily except Sunday)  Today we are transferred to airport for our flight to Jaipur, the rose-pink capital of Rajasthan, since most of the buildings in the old city are made of pink sandstone. Upon arrival, we are met and transferred to our hotel. The remainder of the day is free. 
  9. Day 9 - Jaipur
    amber-fort-jaipur This morning we visit Amber Fort, located in a valley formed by a range of Aravalli’s known as Kalikho hills. The Palace and Fort are located on top of the hill with the city on slopes, and the valley protected by fort walls with four gates in the four cardinal directions. The construction of the fort began in 1592. It shows the evolution from the purely defensive fort settlements of the early medieval period to the palace fortress type of architecture typified in the 16th century. This palace fortress was never attacked or invaded. The fort comprises of number of gardens, courtyards and palatial spaces derived from Mughal architecture and are a distinguished example of 17th Century Rajput architecture.    After that we explore Jaipur City* visiting the beautiful Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, where the ladies of the royal harem used to watch the city from behind the intricately carved facade.  We also visit the Jantar Mantar*, an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century that includes a set of some 20 main fixed instruments designed for the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye. It is an expression of the astronomical skills and cosmological concepts of the court of a scholarly prince at the end of the Mughal period. The evening is free to enjoy both shopping and the cultural experience in the bazaars. Jaipur is noted for its craftsmen, skilled in brass inlay, lacquer work and stone setting. 
  10. Day 10 - Jaipur / Agra (Drive: 245 Km / 6 Hours)
    Today we drive to Agra, the city of Taj. On arrival we check in our hotel. The remainder of the day is free. 
  11. Day 11 - Agra
    taj-mahal-agra At sunrise we visit one of the most well-known wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal*. An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. Situated on the right bank of the Yamuna in a vast Mogul garden, this funerary monument combines elements and styles of Persian, Central Asian and Islamic architecture. After enjoying a sunrise visit to Taj, we return to our hotel for breakfast.  After breakfast we visit Agra Fort*. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.  Please note, Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday. 
  12. Day 12 - Agra / Delhi (Drive: 220 Km/ 4 Hours) & Delhi/ Onward Destination
    After an incredible tour of the Himalayan Romance with Taj, we are driven to Delhi where we check in at hotel for day room until 8:30 PM. After a farewell dinner we are transferred to the international terminal for our flight home. We bid farewell to India after what will have been a memorable journey into history, culture, art, architecture, making new friends and lots of memories. 
  • - Breakfast
  • - Lunch
  • - Dinner

* DENOTES UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES INCLUDED

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this tour — expand any item for details.

  1. 01 Is tipping included and if not, how much should I budget?

    Tips are not included in the tour price and tipping is entirely at your discretion.

  2. 02 Can I book extra nights of hotel accommodation before or after my tour?

    Yes, in most cases we can arrange additional accommodation at our starting or ending hotels. Please contact our Specialist for price information. Please also note that extra accommodations must be booked outside of 30 days of departure.

  3. 03 Who are my travelling companions?

    For privacy reasons, we cannot provide you with advance details on your traveling companions. However, our tours appeal to a wide range of travelers, most of whom share a traveling passion and a desire to experience these destinations at a grass-roots level. Our tours are conducted in English and so they attract many travelers from Canada, North America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

  4. 04 How many people can join a tour?

    We keep our group sizes very flexible. So a group of 7 or a group of 70, we welcome all with the same zeal and fondness.

  5. 05 What are the age restrictions on your tours?

    There are no upper age limits for most of our tours (although for tours under ‘Trekking in the Himalayas’ and ‘Himalayan Panorama’ requires a fit medical condition. For the same, we have a ‘Medical Form’ which is mandatory to be filled by all age groups). For children below the age of 12 years, a parent/guardian should be present. If an assistance is needed, it is to be mentioned at the time of booking. The same will be chargeable.

  6. 06 I'm a single traveler, will I be charged a single supplement?

    All of our trips have a single supplement. The cost and the details vary by trip, so please refer to each tour page for details.

  7. 07 Can you provide me with a list of the hotels we will be staying at?

    We use a variety of hotels en-route and a complete list of hotels is provided for your tour. Hotel voucher of each hotel registered for the tour is shared too.

  8. 08 Can I join a tour late or leave it early?

    It is possible to join a tour late or leave a tour early. Though you would be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary please consult our Specialist before you book your tour.

  9. 09 Are airport transfers included?

    All of our tours include airport transfers and the prices for the same are included in our tour rates.

  10. 10 What type of ground transportation is used on your tours?

    Our ‘General Conditions’ includes the details of all the transports used during the entire service. The details can be found on each individual tour page.

  11. 11 Do your tours include international airfare?

    Travelers arrive from all over the world to begin our tours and it is not possible to include international airfare in our prices. We would be happy to help you arrange flights. Just ask for an air quote when making your booking.

  12. 12 What clothing should I pack for one of your tours?

    We always recommend packing as light as possible however the specific requirements for your tour will vary widely depending on where and when you are traveling. Our 'General Conditions' includes a suggested packing list and these can be downloaded from each individual tour page. The checklist is tour specific and based upon the experience of our ground staff.

  13. 13 What vaccinations are recommended for this tour?

    It's important that you receive the most accurate and up-to-date travel health information for the region you will be visiting. The only one qualified to provide you with this advice is your family physician or a specialist from a Travel Health clinic. Below are the links to a number of websites that contain excellent background information related to travel health issues. Nevertheless, these websites are no substitute for a personal consultation with a qualified medical professional. For Canadian Citizens: www.travel.gc.ca For American Citizens: www.nc.cdc.gov For UK Citizens: www.travelhealthpro.org For Australian Citizens: www.travelvax.com For EU Citizens: www.healthhype.com

     

  14. 14 What is the most appropriate type of luggage to bring?

    We strongly recommend bringing a backpack or a duffel bag, as suitcases can be cumbersome and difficult to store in buses, under seats, etc. Keep in mind that you will normally have to carry your own luggage on and off buses and trains and up and down hotel staircases.

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