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Tailor Made Tours & Holidays to Indian Himalaya
For over 25 years Pettitts have been arranging tailor-made journeys for discerning travellers. Our website offers a selection of suggested itineraries, but by combining your ideas with our knowledge and experience we can help you create your own unique journey. Once you have formulated your ideas, or require some advice, please call us on 01892 515966 or simply 'Request a Quote' by clicking here.
FOOTHILLS OF THE HIMALAYAS
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 11 DAYS – From £2,890
From the magnificent Golden Temple of Amritsar, heart of the Sikh religion, to the quintessentially British hill station of Shimla, this tour incorporates the best of India’s beautiful and the evocative Himalayan foothills. Stop en–route in the colourful Tibetan enclave of Dharamsala, home of the exiled Dalai Lama, and Pragpur, a small heritage village located close to the Kangra Valley. Ample time is included to enjoy Shimla and the surrounding valleys before returning by train to Delhi for an exploration of both historic Old Delhi and Lutyens planned Raj–era capital.
THE VALE OF KASHMIR
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 9 DAYS – From £2,075
The enchanting Kashmir Valley is a perfect summer retreat of soft mountain air, pine forests, beautiful lakes and spectacular mountain scenery - all far removed from the sapping summer heat of the northern Indian plains. The best time to visit Kashmir is from April to early October.
CROSSING THE ZANSKAR
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 15 DAYS – From £2,435
One of the great journeys of the subcontinent, this tour is centred on the spectacular Manali to Leh road – one of the highest in the world and a route only briefly open for travel from July to September each year. Starting with three nights in the charming British hill station of Shimla, travel onto Manali then through the Kullu and Chamba valleys to the high Himalayan plateau of Ladakh – one of India’s true frontiers. Here spend six nights in this predominately Buddhist region of ancient monastic centres and remote mountain villages.
A WALK IN THE KUMAON HILLS
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 14 DAYS – From £3,250
Beginning in India’s capital city, this journey combines two wilderness areas, Corbett National Park, India’s oldest wildlife sanctuary, with a trek in the beautiful Kumaon Hills. On arrival in Corbett, explore the reserve with a naturalist and encounter the remarkable variety of wildlife present including elephant, bear, leopard and tiger. From here continue to the beautiful mountain resort of Kalmatia Sangam and undertake a guided three night trek through the Himalayan foothills for a unique insight into the lives of local Kumaon villagers.
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