Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Price Per Person
Destinations

This 10-day luxury itinerary begins with a comprehensive tour of Delhi, exploring old and new sites, and staying in five-star accommodation. Next it’s off to the old British Summer Capital of Shimla, where hill treks and colonial architecture awaits. The last leg of the journey is Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga, where you can enjoy the outdoors and practice inner contemplation.

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Highlights

  • New and Old: Explore both new and old Delhi from its iconic Chandni Chowk market and historic Jama Masjid Mosque to contemporary art galleries and modern temples.
  • Shimla Getaway: Once the destination for British colonials retreating to cooler climes, Shimla now beckons honeymooners and travelers seeking quiet, quaint architecture, and a slower pace of life in amongst virgin pine and cedar forest.
  • Wellness in the Mountains: Stay at a luxury wellness hotel in Rishikesh, the perfect setting for yoga, meditation, and detoxing.

Day-by-Day

Day 1

New Delhi

You’ll start your adventure through the Himalayan foothills by arriving in New Delhi, where you’ll check straight into your hotel and have time to relax and acclimate. New Delhi has a great selection of world-class hotels, each offering superlative service and five-star amenities.

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Why We Love This Hotel

  • Stunning Décor: The rooms and suites are painstakingly decorated to stunning effect, with elements spanning from handcrafted tapestries to the Presidential Suite’s gold leaf ceilings.
  • Accommodations: Even the smallest guestrooms at The Leela New Delhi are larger than the rooms at all other hotels throughout the capital, not to mention The Leela’s 4,800 square foot Presidential Suite.
  • Service: No problem is too small for the hotel’s lauded, professional butler service, available 24-hours a day.
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The Leela Palace Preferred Hotel
Why We Love This Hotel

Location: With stunning views of Delhi Golf Course and Humayun’s Tomb, a World Heritage Site, this hotel is located within lush vegetation in the heart of New Delhi.

History: The capital’s first luxury hotel, this hotel opened in 1965 and has been an iconic landmark ever since.

Service: From dining to the world-class spa to organizing unique tours and excursions, the dedicated staff at the hotel cater to every guest’s needs. For more discerning business travelers, there is an extra level of service offered in Business Travel Plus.

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The Oberoi, New Delhi Preferred Hotel

Day 2

New Delhi

To really get a feel for this amazing city, you’ll spend today on a full-day tour of New Delhi. Old Delhi has some of the most remarkable examples of Mughal architecture and several important historic sites, including the India Gate, the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid Mosque. In New Delhi, enjoy a mix of the traditional and the contemporary before settling back in your luxury hotel for the night.

New Delhi
New Delhi

Day 3

Shimla

Today you will fly to Chandigarh and then transfer to Shimla and check into your hotel. Shimla is the old British summer retreat and still retains colonial holdovers such as the Town Hall and St Michael’s catholic church. This picturesque, high-altitude city is a major travel hub, and you have plenty of accommodation options at hand. We recommend the beautiful Wildflower Hall, perched in a virgin pine and cedar forest, overlooking the valley.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Reputation: Managed by the Oberoi group, renowned for some of the world’s top hotel properties and high standards of facilities and services.

Views: Stunning views of the Himalayan mountains 8250-feet above sea level.

Character: A charming colonial property rebuilt to a new magnificence, previously the former residence of Lord Kitchener (the erstwhile Viceroy of India).

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Wildflower Hall Preferred Hotel

Day 4

Shimla

Today, spend the whole day touring colonial Shimla. The old summer capital has many temples, churches, and palaces with a varied mix of architectural styles, including Tudor and Gothic. In the winter, go skiing or skating; in the summertime, play polo, enjoy a picnic, or go for a mountain hike. Tonight, enjoy fine dining at Wildflower Hall or dinner in The Mall, Shimla’s entertainment strip.

Shimla
Shimla

Day 5

Rishikesh

Fly to Delhi today, then travel onwards to Dehradun and then Rishikesh, where you will check into your hotel. Rishikesh is considered the yoga capital of the world and the gateway to the Himalayas. You can enjoy everything from yoga and meditation to hiking and kayaking there.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Yoga: Located in the yoga capital of the world Rishikesh. Ananda has top yoga facilities, teachers and programs.

Spa: 21,000-square foot spa with 20 treatment rooms and specialized Ayurvedic, Oriental and European holistic health therapies.

Balance: The hotel serves well-balanced and nutritious meals based on Ayurvedic principals.

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Ananda in the Himalayas Preferred Hotel
Why We Love This Hotel

· Location: It's hard to imagine a more serene and spiritual location than at the place where the Ganges meets the Himalayas, the mother of rivers and the roof of the world.

· Expertise and Attention to Detail: Taj is India's powerhouse luxury hotel brand, offering consistent and quality hospitality for high-end travelers in the numerous Taj properties across the region.

· Spirituality: From yoga and meditation sessions to the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony performed on the banks of the river, Taj Rishikesh offers an intensely spiritual escape for guests looking to decompress from the modern world and get in touch with nature.

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Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand Preferred Hotel
Rishikesh
Rishikesh

Day 6

Rishikesh

Today you will have lunch at Jakhu Peak and enjoy a day of forest trekking. At the crest of Jakhu peak is a temple devoted to the monkey god Hanuman, featuring a towering red statue of the deity. At more than 8,000 feet elevation, it’s one of the highest statues in the world. 

Day 7

Rishikesh

Today, enjoy the tranquil surrounds with morning yoga and meditation at the spa, where you’ll be guided by experienced practitioners. After lunch, turn up the adrenaline a little bit with white water river rafting. At night, return to your hotel and enjoy a healthy gourmet dinner customized to your particular needs.

Day 8

Rishikesh

Enjoy the outdoors again today with a hike in the forest and a jungle safari through Chilla National Park. This national park is home to a wide array of plant and animal species. On this jeep tour, you can try to spot elephants, barking deer, wild boar and Rhesus macaque, though some of its residents - such as Bengal tigers and jungle cats - may be too shy to be seen. 

Rishikesh
Rishikesh

Day 9

Rishikesh

Pamper yourself today in one of your hotel's luxurious treatment rooms with a wellness and spa package. You have a long list of treatments to choose from, including Ayurvedic massage, reiki and crystal healing and beauty therapies. In the evening, you will join a puja ceremony at Haridwar before returning to your hotel for your final night in Rishikesh.

Day 10

Departure

Your tour concludes today and, after a hearty breakfast, you will commence your return journey with a flight to Delhi.

Suggested Hotels For Days 1–2

The Leela Palace
Preferred Hotel

The Leela Palace

Located near the heart of Chanakyapuri, the city’s diplomatic enclave, the Leela Palace New Delhi is a five-star luxury hotel in the Indian capital. Its 260 rooms and suites combine traditional Indian opulence with sleek contemporary decor and amenities in typical Leela luxury. Dining options include the striking glass-house Qube,offering an eclectic global menu and show kitchens, overlooking the Leela’s gardens; Jamavar for traditional Rajasthani and north Indian cuisine; and new outposts of the acclaimed restaurants Le Cirque (French and Italian) and Megu (Japanese). The Library, meanwhile, is a sophisticated retreat for cocktails, fine whiskeys, cigars, and a collection of first-edition books. The ESPA spa offers a range of Western, Oriental and Ayurvedic-influenced health and beauty treatments, as well as a café, a state-of-the-art fitness studio, relaxation lounge, finishing studio, roof terrace, and sauna, steam and drench rooms. The Leela is approximately a 30-minute drive from Indira Gandhi International airport (DEL).

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The Oberoi, New Delhi
Preferred Hotel

The Oberoi, New Delhi

A symbol and staple of elegant Indian hospitality, The Oberoi, New Delhi is a ultra-luxe urban oasis of sophistication and world-class service. An iconic landmark in the New Delhi skyline, this historic hotel enjoys sweeping views of the Delhi Golf Course and Humayun’s Tomb, overlooking crystal blue waters, palm trees and a spectacular white, marble lotus fountain in the glamorous entrance. With incredible restaurants offering up delicious cuisine from around the world, a wide variety of spacious and luxurious suites and a world-class spa, The Oberoi is more than just a hotel - it’s a destination. As an added bonus, for the most discerning of business guests, many suites offer private office spaces and meeting rooms, in addition to the extra level of service offered in Business Travel Plus.

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Suggested Hotel For Days 3–4

Wildflower Hall
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Wildflower Hall

Oberoi Wildflower Hall rests atop the Himalayas at 8,250 feet high. Once the estate of the British Commander-In-Chief, Lord Kitchener, Wildflower Hall offers outdoor jacuzzis, heated swimming pools and restaurants overlooking the sweeping mountain views. Each of the resort’s 87 suites is equipped with Satellite television, Wi-Fi connectivity and a separate walk-in closet with an electronic safe. Guests have an option of three restaurants which serve a range of Pan-Asian, International and authentic Indian cuisines. Other facilities at the hotel include a fitness center which offers steam baths, a private spa pavilion and a Billiards room. Wildflower Hall is approximately a 25-minute drive from Shimla Airport and two hours from Chandigarh Airport.

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Suggested Hotels For Days 5–9

Ananda in the Himalayas
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Ananda in the Himalayas

Rishikesh is the yoga capital of the world, and the best of its myriad schools and ashrams is undoubtedly Ananda. Once a maharajah’s palace, today it is a luxurious, seventy-five room spa and resort overlooking the Ganges Valley. Each of its rooms and suites feature wireless internet, televisions, walk-in closets, safes, climate control, and terraces with commanding views of the Ganges Valley. Ananda’s signature restaurant offers a rotating menu of light meals from Indian, Asian, and Western cuisines; a tree-top deck where guests can savor views of the nearby river; and a quiet, comfortable tea lounge that evokes the genteel, nostalgic days of the British Raj. Amenities include a gym and spa, and, of course, individual and group yoga sessions – available in a number of indoor and outdoor locations. Located in the countryside outside the town, Ananda is a short, half-hour drive from Rishikesh.

Please note that children under the age of 14 are not allowed at Ananda Spa and Resort.

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Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand
Preferred Hotel

Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand

Set on 12.5 acres of hillside in the foothills of the Himalayas, overlooking the mighty Ganges, lies Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand. The spiritual “yoga capital” of Rishikesh is actually just over 20 miles away, as this eco-friendly resort prefers the calm of a local village called Singthali. Accommodation is comprised of three room types, one suite type and five villas, two of which include private pools. Resort facilities number a private beach, a yoga center and a 20,000-square-foot wellness sanctuary that houses the signature Jiva Spa by Taj. For dining, guests can enjoy Himalayan cuisine at Riverside, which serves local classics from Kashmir, Himachal, Garhwal, Kumaon and Nepal. There’s also all-day dining at Rock Flour, open-air pizza at Pebble Beach and chic drinks at Panorama Bar.
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