Colonial Heritage Tour

This wonderful India tour itinerary guides you through the Punjabi hub of Amritsar, the heights of Shimla and some of the most famous cities in the foothills of the Himalayas. Over 9 fantastic nights, you’ll also get the chance to explore the colonial city of Delhi.

The Shakti Village Houses are located around the town of Almora in Uttaranchal. They are all a couple of hours walk from one another and offer the chance to experience the local customs and way of life of this stunning Himalayan location.

Wildflower Hall was once the estate of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, and is located about 13kms from the hill station of Shimla on top of a knoll overlooking a backdrop of high Himalaya and rolling foothills. A perfect mountain retreat.

Snow Leopard Lodge is located at just under 4,000 metres above sea level in the remote Ulley Valley and is the only dedicated wildlife lodge in the area of Ladakh. The lodge is simple but provides everything you need to explore this spectacular area.

The Chonor House is a small Tibetan themed boutique hotel owned by the Tibetan Government in Exile and located just a 10-minute walk to the heart of McLeod Ganj. With traditional Tibetan decoration, this simple hotel really reflects the destination.

The Grand Dragon Ladakh, is located in the ancient city of Leh with views to the surrounding mountains and Cold Desert. The Grand Dragon offers the most comfortable option in Leh and provides the perfect gateway to this beautiful and region.

An incredible destination spa set in the Himalayan foothills in the grounds of a Maharaja's palace. The award-winning spa provides a complete range of therapeutic treatments from the traditional Ayurvedic system. Ideal for a few days rest or a full week.

The Oberoi Cecil is located on the Mall in Shimla and is ideally located to explore this most characteristic of towns. Combining echoes of the Raj with modern day refinement, the Oberoi Cecil offers impeccable service in a stunning location.

The Ultimate Travelling Camp moves to Ladakh in the summer months from mid June to the end of September. Their Diskit Camp in Nubra Valley provides more eco-tented accommodation, for a more rural experience on this nomadic voyage.

360º Leti is an exceedingly innovative and ambitious project, offering truly luxurious cottages against the backdrop of stunning Himalayan peaks and vast valleys. It is quite simply the ultimate Himalayan Hideaway.

Amritsar is the spiritual centre for the Sikh religion and home to the Harmandir Sahib, known as the Golden Temple.