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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Northern India by Rail RAIL Highlights › › Experience a spiritual journey to the soul of India's religious culture › › Witness the famous India-Pakistan border ceremony › › See a different side of Delhi with a walking tour led by a former street kid › › Learn about Tibetan Buddhism in Dharamsala What's Included Arrival transfer included through the G Adventures-supported Women on Wheels project. G Adventures-supported Delhi Streetkids walk. Golden Temple visit and evening Wagah border ceremony (Amritsar). McLeod Ganj orientation walk. Bhagsunag visit. Toy train between Shimla and Kalka. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels (8 nts) TRANSPORT Shatabdi Express train, public bus, toy train from Shimla, private van, walking GROUP LEADER CEO throughout, local guides MEALS 2 dinners. Allow USD195-255 for meals not included. ITINERARY For something a little more off the beaten path, take the train right to the heart of India's colourful culture for a different look at this dynamic country's northern region. Experiences like the India-Pakistan Wagah border ceremony and Dalai Lama sights in Dharamsala get you in touch with the spiritual side of India, while the toy trains in Shimla are always a delight. Riding the rails back to Delhi gives you the chance to see many of India's well-known highlights, and we even include a G Adventures- sponsored walking tour led by former Delhi street kids. You've never experienced India quite like this. DAY 1 DELHI Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included through the G Adventures-supported Women on Wheels project. DAY 2 DELHI/ AMRITSAR Visit the G Adventures-supported New Delhi Streetkids Project on an included walk led by a former street kid. Continue on, travelling to Amritsar by the Shatabdi Express train, with dinner served on board. ( 1D ) DAY 3 AMRITSAR Visit the Golden Temple before witnessing the formal India-Pakistan Wagah border ceremony in the evening. Sit in the grandstands and cheer for India as the bystanders wave flags and soldiers march back and forth. DAYS 4-5 DHARAMSALA Take an orientation walk around McLeod Ganj, the famous seat of the Tibetan government in exile and current home to the Dalai Lama. Opt for a tour of the Norbulingka Institute, set amongst beautiful gardens, dedicated to preserving Tibetan culture. DAYS 6-7 SHIMLA Enjoy a long drive to the charming town of Shimla, high in the Himalayas. Enjoy a CEO-led orientation walk on The Ridge and The Mall (local hangouts) to explore this summer capital of British India. Opt to visit the Viceregal Lodge or admire the neo-Gothic or Tudorbethan architecture of the heritage buildings. DAY 8 DELHI Take the World Heritage-listed toy train from Shimla to Kalka. Switch to the Shatabdi Express for the rest of the journey back to Delhi, with dinner included on board. ( 1D ) DAY 9 DELHI Depart at any time. Guaranteed Departures Number of IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | departures / month. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■ J F M A M J J A S O N D 9 DAYS—DELHI TO DELHI FROM $ 899 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 399 TOUR CODE: AHNR IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 15, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: AVERAGE Delhi Amritsar Dharamsala Shimla Toy Train I N D I A THIS TOUR VISITS A G ADVENTURES FOR GOOD PROJECT SEE PAGE 8 ASIA›› INDIA 30