Punjab & Himachal
Roots, Ghee & Himalayas
“Punjab, the Himalayan foothills and Old Delhi”
Begin in Delhi’s old city, move to the emotional weight of Amritsar, up into the Himalayan foothills at Dharamsala and Shimla, and end in the high valleys of Manali. This route carries specific meaning for anyone with Punjabi heritage. The Golden Temple at 4am during the first prayers is not a tourist experience.
Trip trajectory & transit passages
Delhi
The mountain road from Dharamsala to Shimla takes 5 to 6 hours. Manali roads from Kullu can be slow. June to August in the Himalayas is genuinely pleasant, one of the best times for this trip, while Delhi is best avoided in peak summer heat during May and June.
Applies to both tiers unless an entry says otherwise. Choose a tier under “Modular swaps & pricing” to see just yours.
- All ground transport between cities
- Accommodation per selected tier
- Daily breakfast
- Guided cultural experiences as listed in the itinerary
- Entry fees for all listed sites
- A dedicated English speaking guide
- International flights to and from India (you book these yourself)
- Travel insurance
- Alcohol
- Personal expenses and tips
Both tiers follow the same itinerary. Questions are always welcome: a real person will explain exactly what's included at your tier, and help you work through any changes.
Paid in the UK, in pounds
We’re a small UK-based team. When you book, you pay us directly in pounds, so there’s no overseas transfer to arrange and no separate agent to chase.
Shape it with us, before and after you book
Swap a city, shift your dates or change the service tier while we plan it together: nothing is fixed until you choose to book. After that, we’ll still help with changes, and tell you what’s possible and any cost before you agree.
A person replies, within one to two days
Every enquiry reaches a member of the team directly, with a personal reply within one to two days, by whichever contact method you prefer. Questions are always welcome.
Every enquiry becomes a dossier
We don’t just email back a price. Within one to two days, we send a first proposal: suggested dates, your chosen module swaps and an indicative land price. Hotels, dates and the final price are confirmed with our ground partner before you book.
Ready to make this yours?
Tell us when, how many of you, and any swaps you have in mind. A real person replies within one to two days. Nothing is fixed until you choose to book, and questions are always welcome.
Not sure this is the one?
Five questions, no typing required. We'll match you to one of the eight routes: this one, or another.
Getting there
Join, leave, and everything in between.
Join
Delhi (DEL)
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Private transfer from central Delhi, typically 45 minutes to an hour.
Leave
Delhi (DEL)
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Private transfer from central Delhi, typically 45 minutes to an hour.
Alternative gateway
Amritsar (ATQ) : Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
Amritsar is the trip’s second stop, roughly 6 hours by road from Delhi, so flying directly into Amritsar skips that transfer entirely.
Primary hub: Delhi (DEL)
Fly into Delhi to join the journey and depart from Delhi at the end. Travellers flying direct from the UK can instead join at Amritsar, the trip’s second stop, and skip the Delhi–Amritsar road transfer.
You can arrive early or stay on after the trip. Rooetd does not require your international flight to match our itinerary exactly.
Heritage connection
The North trip has a specific weight for you that it won’t have for everyone else. The Golden Temple at 4am during the first prayers isn’t a tourist experience, it’s something different. People with Punjabi heritage have described it as the most unexpectedly emotional moment of their lives.More on Punjabi heritagePlan a trip rooted in this heritage →
5 real trips through Roots, Ghee & Himalayas, not stock footage
Not staged for us. Real people's real trips, on camera: food, heritage sites, and the everyday texture of the route.
Inside the WORLD’S LARGEST Community Kitchen (Golden Temple, Amritsar)
Living the Jo Life
Amritsar Street Food Tour 2026 | Kulcha, Kulfa, Kesar Da Dhaba & More in Old Amritsar
Ramya Pandian
Inside Old Delhi’s Famous CHANDNI CHOWK (A Chef’s Tour)
FairDinkum Adventure
Flag lowering ceremony at Wagah Border
WildFilmsIndia
Rail Motor Car on the Kalka - Shimla Railway!
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