Taj & The Himalayas

DAY 2 DELHI
After a leisurely start, explore the myriad sights of Old and New Delhi. The wide boulevards of Lutyens’ New Delhi contrast dramatically with the narrow streets and scattered monuments that dominate Old Delhi.

DAY 3 DELHI – AGRA
After a leisurely breakfast travel to Delhi’s domestic airport to board the Greaves private plane for the flight to Agra. On arrival stay 2 nights at the Oberoi Amarvilas, just a stone’s throw from the Taj Mahal and, without doubt, the most luxurious hotel in Agra. Evening visit the Taj Mahal by sunset.

DAY 4 AGRA
Full day exploring Agra, visiting Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah, also known as the ‘Baby Taj’.

DAY 5 AGRA – SHIMLA (2149M / 7700ft) – MASHOBRA
Morning travel to Agra airport to board the Greaves private plane to Shimla. On arrival transfer to Wildflower Hall, Shimla, in the Himalayas for 4 nights. This luxury hotel was formerly the residence of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum. Overlooking magnificent mountain ranges, beautiful valleys and dense pine forests the hotel has been completely transformed to exacting standards.

DAY 7 MASHOBRA
Morning nature walk on “Wild Strawberry Trail”, a pleasant one hour walking tour from Wildflower Hall circling the Mahasu ridge through the dense forest reserve offering magnificent vistas of the surrounding areas.

DAY 8 MASHOBRA
A visit to ‘The Peak’ an old colonial bungalow, for a picnic lunch. The Peak is a quaint colonial bungalow on a hilltop that commands magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. Rest of day at leisure to enjoy the terrace lawns and fragrant apple orchards.

DAY 9 MASHOBRA – SHIMLA – DELHI
Morning travel to Shimla airport to board the Greaves private plane for Delhi. On arrival transfer to The Oberoi Hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

DAY 10 DEPART DELHI
Early morning departure for onward destination.