Himachal - Dalhousie Dharamshala (4 Nights / 5 Days)

Tour Overview

• Package Name: Himachal - Dalhousie Dharamshala Standard .
• Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days .
• Routing: 2 Nights in Dharamshala, 2 Nights in Dalhousie .
• Arrival: Chandigarh Airport or Railway Station .
• Departure: Amritsar Airport or Railway Station .

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Chandigarh and Transfer to Dharamshala

• Hotel: Alpine hotel and villas, Hotel Shiva Sanctuary, or similar .
• Meals: Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Upon arriving at the Chandigarh Airport or Railway Station, you will be met by your driver and board your private chauffeur-driven vehicle .
  • Begin the scenic drive to Dharamshala, which covers approximately 237 kilometers and takes about 6 hours .
  • Complete check-in formalities at your hotel upon arrival and relax for the evening .

Day 2: Dharamshala Local Sightseeing

• Hotel: Hotel Shiva Sanctuary, Alpine hotel and villas, or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, head out to explore the Namgyal Monastery, a major Tibetan Buddhist center also known as the Dalai Lama's personal monastery .
  • Visit the Norbulingka Institute, a cultural center dedicated to preserving Tibetan art and heritage .
  • Proceed to the ancient Bhagsunag Temple, a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva .
  • Tour the picturesque HPCA Stadium, renowned globally for its stunning backdrop of the snow-covered Dhauladhar mountains .
  • Conclude the day's sightseeing at the serene Dal Lake, surrounded by dense deodar forests .

Day 3: Dharamshala to Dalhousie

• Hotel: Mastiff Hotel or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Following breakfast, check out and drive to Dalhousie . The journey is approximately 118 kilometers and takes around 4 hours .
  • Upon arrival, visit St. John's Church, an 1863 Anglican church featuring Victorian Gothic architecture and historical stained glass windows .
  • Explore the scenic Panchpula waterfall, a natural attraction where multiple mountain streams converge .
  • Visit Satdhara Falls, a picturesque waterfall formed by seven natural springs known for their medicinal waters .
  • Check in to your hotel for the night .

Day 4: Dalhousie and Excursion to Khajjiar

• Hotel: Mastiff Hotel or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, embark on a day excursion to Khajjiar, a beautiful meadow surrounded by cedar forests offering views of snow-capped peaks .
  • Visit the Ajith Singh Smarak, a historical memorial dedicated to the prominent Indian freedom fighter Sardar Ajit Singh .
  • Return to your hotel in Dalhousie for dinner .

Day 5: Departure from Amritsar

• Meals: Breakfast .
• Itinerary:
  • Enjoy your final breakfast and check out from the hotel .
  • You will be transferred to the Amritsar Airport or Railway Station for your return journey .

Accommodation Summary

• Dharamshala: Alpine hotel and villas, Hotel Shiva Sanctuary, or similar for 2 Nights .
• Dalhousie: Mastiff Hotel or similar for 2 Nights .

Package Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

• Accommodation in the mentioned or similar hotels for 4 nights .
• Daily meals including 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners .
• Private chauffeur-driven AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing (AC will be switched off during hill drives) .
• One 500 ml water bottle per person, per day .
• All toll taxes, parking charges, and driver allowances .
• Standard travel insurance coverage for the entire duration of the tour for guests up to age 69 .
• GST and TCS are included.

Exclusions

• Monument entrance fees, camera fees, and local guide charges .
• Any meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary .
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, and beverages .
• Vehicle upgrade from Sedan to MUV, which is available at a supplement cost of INR 13,453 per vehicle .