Day 01
Arrive in Delhi
Meet your representative at the agreed airport arrival point and transfer to the hotel. Rest after your journey and receive a tour briefing. A short neighbourhood walk depends on arrival time. Overnight in Delhi.
Discover Delhi’s heritage, see the Taj Mahal in Agra, and explore Tibetan culture in Dharamshala before a guided three-day trek in the Dhauladhar foothills. An 11-day India journey that connects iconic monuments with time on mountain trails.
Price on request · Minimum group size: 2 · Private and small-group options
This Taj Mahal and Himalayan trek tour begins with time to settle into Delhi, followed by guided city sightseeing and an overnight visit to Agra. After the Taj Mahal, return to Delhi before travelling to Dharamshala. The mountain stay introduces McLeod Ganj’s Tibetan community, religious sites and forested surroundings.
The walking section follows the Triund route over three days, with two nights at the permitted mountain campsite confirmed for your departure. A higher excursion towards Snowline or the Laka area depends on trail conditions and the group’s pace. Finish with a hotel night in McLeod Ganj and a final night in Delhi before your onward flight.
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Minimum group size: 2.
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The planned ten nights comprise four in Delhi, one in Agra, two in McLeod Ganj before the trek, two mountain nights and one post-trek McLeod Ganj night.
Meet your representative at the agreed airport arrival point and transfer to the hotel. Rest after your journey and receive a tour briefing. A short neighbourhood walk depends on arrival time. Overnight in Delhi.
Explore Old Delhi’s streets and heritage around Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk, then continue to selected New Delhi landmarks. The final programme may include Raj Ghat, India Gate and Humayun’s Tomb or Qutub Minar, according to opening schedules and the agreed route. Overnight in Delhi.
Travel by private vehicle to Agra, allowing for traffic and rest stops. Visit Agra Fort and, if conditions allow, enjoy a Taj Mahal view from Mehtab Bagh or another agreed viewpoint. Overnight in Agra.
Visit the Taj Mahal early when the schedule permits, with time to appreciate its architecture and gardens. Return to Delhi after breakfast and the agreed Agra visits. The Taj Mahal closes to general visitors on Fridays, so the sequence is adjusted if necessary. Overnight in Delhi.
Transfer for the planned flight to Dharamshala’s Kangra Airport, then continue by road to McLeod Ganj. Take a relaxed orientation walk if arrival time allows. Domestic tickets are excluded unless expressly included in your quotation; alternative transport requires a revised schedule. Overnight in McLeod Ganj.
Visit the Tsuglagkhang, or Dalai Lama Temple, complex and explore selected local sites such as the Tibetan Museum, Bhagsunag or St John in the Wilderness, subject to opening schedules. Meet your trekking guide for the route briefing and equipment check. Overnight in McLeod Ganj.
Start from the agreed trailhead above McLeod Ganj and climb through forest towards the Triund area. Expect sustained ascent, uneven steps and regular rests. Enjoy Kangra Valley and Dhauladhar views when skies are clear. Stay at the permitted mountain campsite selected for your departure; the precise camp and walking distance are confirmed in advance.
Follow the guide on an excursion towards the Snowline or Laka area if weather, trail access and group progress allow. The turnaround point is chosen on the day. Snow cover varies, and a visible glacier is not guaranteed. Return to the confirmed campsite for the second mountain night.
Descend by the agreed forest route and return to the hotel. Allow time to rest, clean up and enjoy the town after the trek. The published programme includes a farewell dinner with the local team. Overnight in McLeod Ganj.
Transfer for the planned Dharamshala–Delhi flight and continue to your hotel on arrival. This final Delhi night provides time between the mountain return and the international departure. Flight disruption may require a different transport plan. Overnight in Delhi.
Transfer to Delhi Airport according to your flight schedule. The tour finishes after the agreed departure transfer. Ask about extra hotel nights or an extension if you wish to continue travelling.
Confirm hotel categories, room sharing, camp facilities and the day-by-day meal plan in your written quotation.
The itinerary uses domestic flights as its planned transport; booking arrangements and fares must be agreed separately. A flight-inclusive upgrade can be requested.
Spring and autumn are the general planning seasons for this combined itinerary. Delhi and Agra can be hot while mountain nights are cold. Trek access depends on weather, snow and local permissions.
Plan the Agra visit around the Friday closure. Check the official Taj Mahal visitor information before departure.
Be ready for several hours of walking on consecutive days, sustained climbs and a substantial descent. Share recent walking experience and comfort requirements so the team can discuss a suitable pace.
Confirm the camp location, washing and toilet facilities, luggage support and exact walking stages. A higher Snowline/Laka visit is subject to the guide’s route decision.
Bring comfortable walking footwear, warm layers, rain protection, sun protection, a headtorch, a reusable water bottle and personal essentials. Request the final kit list and clarify which equipment is supplied.
Respect monastery etiquette, ask before photographing people and keep litter off the trails. Learn about the region in the official Dharamshala guide.
The published itinerary is 11 days and 10 nights, starting and finishing in Delhi. It includes Delhi and Agra sightseeing, Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, a three-day walking section and a final Delhi night.
Delhi → Agra → Delhi → Dharamshala / McLeod Ganj → the Triund trekking area → McLeod Ganj → Delhi. Domestic flights are the planned link between Delhi and Dharamshala, subject to the agreed booking arrangements.
Price is on request. Dates, group size, hotel category, trekking support and transport choices affect the quote. The published minimum group size is two; ask for a written breakdown of all inclusions.
Domestic Delhi–Dharamshala flight tickets are excluded from the standard arrangement unless your quotation expressly includes them. Ask about a flight-inclusive option and any schedule changes needed for alternative transport.
The Taj Mahal closes to general visitors on Fridays. Your Agra sightseeing sequence is adjusted when necessary; confirm the final day and ticket arrangements before departure.
It can suit active beginners who are prepared for sustained climbs and several hours of walking. Uneven ground, mountain weather and the descent require care. Share your walking experience with the team before choosing the route.
Two mountain nights are planned at the permitted campsite confirmed for your departure. Do not assume that camping directly on the Triund ridge is guaranteed. Camp location and facilities are agreed according to access, permissions and conditions.
The higher excursion is conditional on trail access, weather and the group’s progress. The guide chooses the turnaround point. Snow cover varies, and a visible glacier is not guaranteed.
The package provides tents, sleeping bags and camping mattresses with trekking support. Confirm personal luggage arrangements, any porter provision and what you carry each day in your quotation.
The team will help review available transport alternatives and the effect on your itinerary. Additional costs and arrangements depend on your booking terms. The final Delhi night is retained in the published plan before international departure.
Tell the team about dietary requirements when enquiring so meal arrangements can be reviewed and confirmed before booking. Ask what is practical at the mountain camp as well as in the hotels.
Yes. Request hotel upgrades, extra nights, changes to walking duration or a cultural extension. Any revised itinerary, price and inclusions should be confirmed in writing.
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