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Northern India (Delhi, Rishikesh, Shimla, Palampur, Dharamsala, Amritsar)

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Northern India is one of the subcontinent's most diverse and historically rich regions, spanning the chaotic grandeur of Delhi, the Himalayan foothills of Himachal Pradesh, and the sacred plains of Punjab. Travellers come for an extraordinary range of experiences — from the spiritual yoga and meditation retreats of Rishikesh on the Ganges, to the colonial hill stations of Shimla and the tea gardens of Palampur. Dharamsala, home to the Tibetan government-in-exile, draws those seeking Buddhist culture and trekking in the Kangra Valley, while Amritsar's magnificent Golden Temple is one of South Asia's most profound pilgrimage sites. The region rewards adventurous travellers with a sweeping mix of spirituality, mountain landscapes, street food, and living history.

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Northern India (Delhi, Rishikesh, Shimla, Palampur, Dharamsala, Amritsar) · 13 days

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Foothills of the Himalaya — Self-Launched

A self-launched version of Exodus's 13-day northern India cultural tour, covering Delhi, the yoga town of Rishikesh, colonial Shimla with its UNESCO toy train, the tea estates of Palampur, Tibetan Dharamsala, and the Golden Temple at Amritsar. You'll travel independently by train (Vande Bharat Express, Shatabdi, and the Kalka–Shimla toy train), long-distance buses, shared autos and local taxis, staying in budget-to-midrange guesthouses and hostels. Same highlights, same experiences — booked yourself, at roughly a third of the guided price. All costs are approximate per person.

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