Images of India

Sikhism’s most holy shrine is the spectacular Golden Temple at Amritsar. This former capital of the Punjab is near the border with Pakistan, which is closed each evening with a ‘Changing of the Guard’ ceremony reminiscent of the days of the Raj. The administrative centre at that time was McCleod Ganj, which has achieved further prominence as the centre of the Tibetan Government in Exile and residence of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Shimla was the Summer resort of choice for the government of the British Raj a centre of hedonistic gaiety, functions and balls and a perfect ambience for many romances.

The journey back to Delhi includes a short ride on the unforgettable narrow gauge toy train, which passes through 103 tunnels and over 23 bridges during a scenically spectacular descent to Kalka. India’s princely heritage is also well represented in the ‘Golden Triangle’ that comprises Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. With Rajput, glory is revealed in Jaipur’s Amber Fort, City Palace and Observatory, we also visit the incomparable Taj Mahal at Agra and view the architectural heritage of Lutyens’ New Delhi. A visit to the quintessential Rajasthani wildlife park at Ranthambore concludes the arrangement.

VJV Special Event - A visit to Dastkar
This community was initiated to maintain traditional crafts in villages that have been displaced to create space for the wildlife in Ranthambore, In 2010 VJV guests are invited to the newly introduced Sound & Light show in Jaipur charting 600 years of history.