Example Itinerary
Price is based on double or twin hotel room occupancy and includes accommodation, transfers, car/driver, English-speaking guide, activities and entrance fees, breakfasts and some casual lunches while touring. Optional special activities will be quoted separately. Most personal expenses, including dinners, alcoholic beverages, spa treatments and gratuities can be paid on the spot while traveling. Prices may vary depending on season, choice of accommodation and other factors.P
Please note this is a sample itinerary ideally performed by private jet and helicopter (rate not included). Upon request private jet and helicopter options can be provided based upon availability and requirements.
Get up-close and personal with the Himalayas like never before, journeying your way through India on your personal aircraft. Starting in the thriving Indian capital of New Delhi, you’ll continue onwards to Shimla, Rishikesh, Darjeeling, and back again, capturing breathtaking panoramas and experiencing Himalayan mountain life in sheer luxury and style. With this thrilling 11-day itinerary, the Himalayas are yours to explore.
Why fly by private jet?
Forget long airport line-ups, flight delays, cancellations, and the other inconveniences of flying with commercial airlines. With your own private jet whisking you across India, you’ll experience a whole new world of travel: this is convenience and comfort like no other method can provide. All you have to do is board your jet, and sink into your plush seat for a safe, relaxing journey.
This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it. All trips are 100% bespoke.
Arrive in the bustling Indian capital, New Delhi, and transfer to your luxury hotel - we recommend either The Lodhi, Imperial Hotel, or Oberoi Gurgaon. After check-in, get acquainted with your temporary palatial home and its surroundings, before heading out into the city to take in some of the nearby sights and sounds. Relax tonight at your luxury hotel.
Embark on a full-day tour of the city today, immersing yourself in its history and culture. Start off in Old Delhi, and marvel at the Mughal architecture. There is also a plethora of important sites of historical significance, such as India Gate, the Red Fort, and the Jama Masjid Mosque. Don’t forget Qutub Minar, the tallest minaret in India. Finally, round off your Delhi experience by seeing its modern side at the National Gallery of Modern Art.
Take off in your private luxury jet today, heading for Shimla, the one-time summer capital of British India. Once arrived, check in to the Shimla Wildflower Hall, and prepare for your first challenge of the day: a morning yoga session. Calmed and refreshed, head out into the city for a full-day tour of its colonial sites. Return to relax in your hotel this evening.
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Head out into Shimla’s thick forest today. You’ll pass by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron trees. Stop for a break, and a bite to eat, on Jakhu Hill. This is the city’s highest peak, and it offers incredible panoramas of the city below. Head back to your hotel for your final night in Shimla.
Take off for Rishikesh, the gateway to the Himalayas today, this time swapping the jet for a helicopter. As you descend into the Himalayas, time will seemingly stand still as you take in the incredible sights from your chopper. Once on the ground, check in to the luxurious wellness spa resort, Ananda. Relax at your hotel and spend some time getting acquainted with your new surroundings.
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Enjoy a luxuriously long sleep, waking up when you please this morning. Spend this day at the resort at your leisure.
Get your day off to a great start this morning with a yoga and meditation session at the spa. Rejuvenated, mindfully eat a delicious lunch at the hotel, before stepping out into the great outdoors. This afternoon will take you to the other extreme: your adventure will be white water river rafting. Wind down this evening with a healthy gourmet dinner, before retiring to your suite. If you wish, head to Rishikesh town in the evening to watch the aarti ceremony.
Today, your private jet will whisk you away in a southeasterly direction to the picturesque hill town of Darjeeling. Here, you’ll be transferred to your luxury accommodation. Once settled in, start off with a guided tour of Glenburn Tea Estate. Wind down the tour with a personalized tea-making session, where the hotel manager will assist you in picking and brewing your perfect cup.
Wake up to the fresh, clean air of Darjeeling. Witness the sunrise from Tiger HIll. After a scrumptious breakfast, make your way to the 1875 Tibetan Buddhist Ghoom Monastery, with its majestic statues, rare literature, and impressive architecture. Next up, you’ll take a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the “Toy Train”.
Say goodbye to Darjeeling as you step aboard your private jet one last time, en route to New Delhi. Once arrived, you’ll be assisted with checking in for your international departure flight, either home, or to your next exciting destination.
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With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, in the continent that our north American founders Catherine and Jay have adored and explored for decades, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.
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