Kashmir
Kashmir Valley Escape
Paradise on earth: lakes, meadows and snow-capped peaks.
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Grand North India Expedition
Ahmedabad to Amritsar: desert, Taj, Himalayas and the Golden Temple.
Overview
This grand circuit takes in India's history, culture, heritage and natural beauty, with plenty of sightseeing, adventure and memorable moments.
Begin in Ahmedabad, then head to Jaisalmer, the Golden City, with its forts, havelis, desert landscapes, camel rides and Rajasthani culture. Continue to Delhi's landmarks and markets, and Agra, home of the Taj Mahal.
Then climb into the Himalayas: Manali's snowy peaks, the Atal Tunnel, Solang Valley, riverside Kasol and a trek to Grahan village. Finish in Amritsar at the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the Attari–Wagah border before a final day in Delhi. Heritage, desert, city life and mountains, all in one trip.
Trip highlights
- Adalaj Stepwell and Sabarmati Ashram
- Thar Desert camp in Jaisalmer
- Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar and India Gate
- Manali, Atal Tunnel, Solang and Kasol
- Trek to Grahan and Manikaran Gurudwara
- Golden Temple and the Attari–Wagah border ceremony
The route
10 stops, one journey
Calicut → Ahmedabad → Jaisalmer → Delhi → Agra → Manali → Kasol → Grahan → Amritsar → Delhi
01Calicut
02Ahmedabad
03Jaisalmer
04Delhi
05Agra
06Manali
07Kasol
08Grahan
09Amritsar
10Delhi
- 01Calicut
- 02Ahmedabad
- 03Jaisalmer
- 04Delhi
- 05Agra
- 06Manali
- 07Kasol
- 08Grahan
- 09Amritsar
- 10Delhi
Day by day
The itinerary
Everything planned, from the first train whistle to the last dinner. Want to change something? We'll tailor it.
- Day 1 Calicut → Ahmedabad
All aboard
Enjoy views of Kerala's greenery, then watch the landscape change from coast and busy cities to dry plains and vibrant towns on the way to Ahmedabad.
- Train journey from Calicut to Ahmedabad
- Day 2 Ahmedabad
Stepwells and Sabarmati
Visit the Adalaj Stepwell, an ancient architectural marvel known for its intricate carvings. See Sabarmati Ashram, closely linked with Mahatma Gandhi and India's freedom movement, and relax by the Sabarmati Riverfront. In the evening, take the train through Rajasthan's villages and deserts to Jaisalmer.
- Reach Ahmedabad
- Freshen up
- Breakfast
- Adalaj Stepwell
- Lunch
- Sabarmati Ashram
- Sabarmati Riverfront
- Dinner
- Train journey to Jaisalmer
- Day 3 Jaisalmer
Desert camp
Stay in a desert camp among golden dunes. Race across the sand on a jeep safari, take a camel safari at sunset, then gather around the campfire for live music, Rajasthani folk dance and cultural performances.
- Reach Jaisalmer
- Camp check-in
- Freshen up & lunch
- Camel ride
- Jeep safari
- Folk dance
- Live music
- Campfire
- Dinner & stay
- Day 4 Jaisalmer
The Golden City
Explore Jaisalmer Fort, the carvings of Patwon Ki Haveli, scenic Gadisar Lake, and Kuldhara, the abandoned village steeped in legend, then catch the train to Delhi.
- Breakfast
- Camp check-out
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Lunch
- Patwon Ki Haveli
- Gadisar Lake
- Kuldhara Village
- Dinner
- Train journey to Delhi
- Day 5 Delhi
India Gate, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar
Visit India Gate, built in honour of Indian soldiers who died in the First World War, and the Lotus Temple, completed in 1986 and open to people of all religions. See Qutub Minar, begun in the early 13th century under Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed by his successors.
- Reach Delhi
- Freshen up
- Breakfast
- Qutub Minar
- India Gate
- Lunch
- Lotus Temple
- Shopping
- Dinner
- Stay
- Day 6 Agra
Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its white marble and timeless beauty. Agra Fort's red sandstone walls and grand palaces reveal India's royal Mughal past.
- Reach Agra
- Freshen up
- Breakfast
- Taj Mahal
- Lunch
- Agra Fort
- Dinner
- Stay
- Day 7 Manali
Hadimba Temple and Mall Road
Visit the Hadimba Temple, built in 1553 and dedicated to Goddess Hadimba, famous for its wooden architecture among tall cedars. Experience the calm of a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, then enjoy shopping and local food on Mall Road, the lively heart of Manali.
- Reach Manali
- Hotel check-in
- Breakfast
- Hadimba Temple
- Tibetan monastery
- Mall Road
- Dinner
- Stay
- Day 8 Manali → Kasol
Atal Tunnel, Solang and Kasol
Drive through the Atal Tunnel beneath the Pir Panjal range, then explore Solang Valley's mountains and meadows. Continue to Kasol on the Parvati River for a relaxing evening campfire with music and friends.
- Breakfast
- Atal Tunnel
- Solang Valley
- Journey to Kasol
- Dinner
- Campfire
- Stay
- Day 9 Grahan
Trek to Grahan village
Trek through green forests and mountain trails to Grahan, where the simple, traditional village life is a peaceful escape from the city. Enjoy local hospitality, traditional food and an evening campfire in the Himalayas.
- Breakfast
- Trekking
- Grahan village
- Dinner
- Stay
- Day 10 Kasol → Amritsar
Manikaran Gurudwara
Manikaran Gurudwara is an important Sikh pilgrimage site in the Parvati Valley, known for its natural hot springs and langar, the free community meal. Then begin the journey to Amritsar.
- Breakfast
- Back to Kasol
- Manikaran Gurudwara
- Journey to Amritsar
- Dinner
- Day 11 Amritsar
Golden Temple and Wagah border
Visit the Golden Temple, surrounded by the Amrit Sarovar and famous for its golden architecture and langar. Pay tribute at Jallianwala Bagh, the memorial to the 1919 massacre. End at the Attari–Wagah border for the energetic, patriotic Beating Retreat ceremony.
- Reach Amritsar
- Freshen up
- Breakfast
- Golden Temple
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Attari–Wagah border
- Dinner
- Back to Delhi
- Day 12 Delhi
Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and shopping
See the Red Fort, a UNESCO site built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century, Jama Masjid (built 1650–56), and Humayun's Tomb, whose gardens and dome influenced the Taj Mahal. Finish with shopping at Sarojini Market and Karol Bagh before the drop at the station.
- Reach Delhi
- Freshen up
- Breakfast
- Humayun's Tomb
- Red Fort
- Jama Masjid
- Shopping
- Dinner
- Drop at railway station
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Transportation
- Food as mentioned
- Accommodation
- All entry tickets
- Malayali guide
Not included
- Food on the train
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Evening tea
- Other expenses
Please note
Letfly cannot be held responsible for delays or changes caused by events beyond our control, such as natural calamities, road blocks or closures, strikes, train delays, weather disruptions or medical emergencies. Any additional expenses arising from such situations are borne by the traveller.
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- 06Feb 2027
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