Excursion Programs in Delhi and North India

By JayB | July 10, 2016 0 Comments

Delhi, is the capital territory of India. The city’s importance lies not just in its past glory as the seat of empires and magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures. In Delhi, you will discover that the city is sprinkled with dazzling gems: captive ting ancient monuments, fascinating museums and art galleries, architectural wonders, a vivacious performing-arts scene, fabulous eating places and bustling markets.

Duration: 3-7 Days
Best Time: September-April

Highlights

Places Near Delhi

Agra

The magical allure of the Taj Mahal , despite the hype, it’s every bit is as good as has been heard. But the Taj is not a stand-alone attraction. The legacy of the Mughal Empire has left a magnificent fort and a liberal sprinkling of fascinating tombs and mausoleums; and there’s also fun to be had in the bustling chowks (marketplaces).

Chandigarh

Chandigarh is one of the greenest cities in India. Its gardens, parks and lakes make it an ideal city for exploring the great outdoors. Chandigarh is a place to see India as it would like to be seen – prosperous, comfortable and cosmopolitan. Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. It is also the first planned city of independent India.

Rajasthan

Rajasthan is literally the Land of the Kings. It is home to the chivalrous Rajputs, and its battle-scarred heritage has bestowed legacies of pride and tradition. The upper echelons of this medieval society built magnificent palaces and forts, many of which are now glorious hotels and museums. In addition, stunning handicrafts and fine arts are nurtured through patronage of the maharajas. The colours of this region are impossible to ignore and the effect of emerald green, canary yellow and fire-engine red turbans and saris is simply dazzling.

Best Time: October-March

Jaipur- Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, is an enthralling historical city and the gateway to India’s most flamboyant state. At the city’s heart, the City Palace continues to house the former royal family; the Jantar Mantar, the royal observatory, maintains a heavenly aspect; and the honeycomb Hawa Mahal gazes holds on a magnificent gaze.

Jodhpur- Mighty Mehrangarh, the muscular fort that towers over the Blue City of Jodhpur, is a magnificent spectacle and an architectural masterpiece. The Blue City really is blue! Modern Jodhpur stretches well beyond the city walls, but it’s the immediacy and buzz of the old Blue City.

Jaisalmer- The fort of Jaisalmer is a breathtaking sight: a massive sandcastle rising from the sandy plains like a mirage from a bygone era. Beneath the ramparts, particularly to the north, the narrow streets of the old city conceal magnificent havelis, all carved from the same golden-honey sandstone as the fort – hence Jaisalmer’s designation as the Golden City.

Udaipur- Beside shimmering Lake Pichola, with the ochre and purple ridges of the wooded Aravalli Hills stretching away in every direction, Udaipur has its magic, not just in its marvellous palaces and monuments, but in its matchless setting, the tranquillity of boat rides on the lake, the bustle of its ancient bazaars, its lively arts scene, and some lovely countryside to explore on wheels, feet or horseback.

Uttarakhand/Uttaranchal

Soaring Himalayan peaks and steamy lowland jungles. Uttarakhand is an enticingly diverse state, with some of India’s best trekking, yoga schools, holiday towns and wildlife-watching all tucked into one little corner of the country. Hindus think of Uttarakhand as Dev Bhoomi – the Land of Gods – and the dramatic terrain is covered with holy mountains, lakes and rivers.

Best Time: March-June, October -February

Rishikesh-The exquisite setting on the fast-flowing Ganges, surrounded by forested hills, is conducive to meditation, mind expansion and spiritual treat. But Rishikesh is not all spirituality and contorted limbs; it’s now a popular white-water rafting centre, backpacker hang-out, and gateway to treks in the Himalaya.

Nainital- Crowded around a deep, green volcanic lake, Nainital is Kumaon’s largest town and favourite hill resort. It occupies a steep forested valley around the namesake lake Naini.

Mussorie- Perched on a ridge 2km high, the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ , Mussorie vies with Nainital . When the mist clears, views of the green Doon Valley and the distant white-capped Himalayan peaks are superb.

Jim Corbett National Park- Jim Corbett National Park,is a part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve, a Project Tiger Reserve. The magical landscape of Corbett is well known and fabled for its tiger richness. Corbett has the glory of being India’s oldest and most prestigious National Park.

Jammu & Kashmir

J&K combines three incredibly different worlds into one state. J&K’s greatest attraction is the Himalayan land of Ladakh, whose disarmingly friendly, ethno-linguistically Tibetan people are predominantly Buddhist. Their timeless monasteries are set between arid canyons and soaring peaks with emerald-green villages nestled photogenically in highland deserts.

Best Time: September-April

Srinagar-Gulmarg-Pahalgam- Indulgent houseboats, historic gardens, distinctive Kashmiri wooden mosques and a mild summer climate combine to make Srinagar one of India’s top attractions. Pine-fringed Gulmarg is the nearest India gets to a ski resort. Pahalgam on the other hand, is surrounded by alpine peaks, the Lidder and Seshnag rivers tumble down picturesque, deep-cut mountain valleys covered with giant conifers.

Leh-Ladakh- Leh, the capital of Ladakh is enchanting and hassle-free mountain-framed Leh is dotted with stupas and crumbling mud-brick houses, the Old Town is dominated by a dagger of steep rocky ridge topped by an imposing Tibetan-style palace and fort . Ladakh is spectacularly jagged; arid mountains enfold this magical, Buddhist ex-kingdom.

Himachal Pradesh

With spectacular snowy peaks and plunging river valleys, Himachal is India’s outdoor adventure playground. From trekking and climbing to rafting, paragliding and skiing, if it can be done in the mountains, it can be done here. Villages perched on staggering slopes enchant with fairy-tale architecture and their people’s easygoing warmth. Such is the variety of the Himachali jigsaw that in McLeod Ganj, is the Dalai Lama’s home-away-from-home, and in Lahaul and Spiti, with their centuries-old Buddhist cultures, you might even think you’ve stumbled into Tibet.

Best Time: November-February

Chamba-Dalhousie- Ensconced in the valley of the fast-flowing Ravi River, the capital of Chamba district is a beguiling old town with some beautiful temples, a good museum and bustling markets. With its plunging pine-clad valleys and distant mountain views, Dalhousie is another of those cool hill retreats left behind by the British.

Dharmsala-Mcleodganj- Dharamsala is a natures delight. The pristine environment with dense green cover consisting of Deodar and Pine trees provides a visual treat. The upper Dharamsala, known more commonly as McLeod Ganj, is the seat of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.

Kullu- Manali- Nestled in the lap of the majestic Himalayas, Kullu is a veritable jewel in the crown of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is a year-round magnet Trekking, climbing, mountain biking, canyoning, paragliding, rafting and skiing; and a taste of snow at Rohtang La.

Simla- Steep forested hillsides falling away in all directions, the Himachal capital is a good appetite-wetter for the awe-inspiring mountain tracts of the state’s interior. From mid-July to mid-September Simla is frequently wreathed in cloud, and in winter it often gets a carpeting of snow.

Lahaul & Spiti Valley- Lahaul is a relatively green Chandra Valley, but in the east into Spiti you pass into the rain shadow of the Great Himalaya Range. Spiti is a snow-topped mountains and high-altitude desert, punctuated by tiny patches of greenery and villages of whitewashed houses clinging to the sides of rivers and melt-water.

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Why chose EXPLORER & ADVENTURE?

The educational excursions we design, emphasizes the attentive mind, enabling a sense of learning, discovery, exploration amidst the nature and wilderness, self-discovery in the adventure and a quality of quietness amidst nature. And this emphasis need not come in the way of such trips being FUN, as they are meant to be.

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