6 Days Dharamshala & Dalhousie

PACKAGE STARTS RS. 10000

Route : Delhi-Pathankot-Dsala-Dalhousie-Pathankot-Delhi

 

Name of  Tour                  :               Pathankot –Dsala-Dalhousie-Pathankot Tour

Highest Altitude               :               2100 Mts.(Dharamkot)

Best Season                     :               Round the year

Duration of the Tour      :               05 Nights / 06 Days

 

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Pathankot-Dharamshala (1700 mts.)  / 90 Km/ 03 hrs drive

Day 02) Dharamshala Local sight seeing tour

Day 03) Dharamshala – Dalhousie(2036 mts.)  / 130 Km / 04 hrs drive

Day 04) Dalhousie Local sight seeing tour

Day 05) Dalhousie – Khajjair – Chamba-Dalhousie / 100 Km / 04 hrs drive

Day 06) Dalhousie- Pathankot train station transfer / 70 Km / 02 hrs drive

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RATES

Category	Hotels	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard	Dharamshala : Snow Retreat or similar Dalhousie : Hotel Shivam or similar	High Season: Rs. 16000 Low Season : Rs. 15000	High Season: Rs. 13000 Low Season : Rs. 12000	High Season: Rs. 11000 Low Season : Rs. 10000
Deluxe	Dharamshala : Hotel Divyansh or similar Dalhousie : Hotel New Palace or similar	High Season: Rs. 18000 Low Season : Rs. 15500	High Season: Rs. 15000 Low Season : Rs. 12500	High Season: Rs. 13000 Low Season : Rs. 10500
Super Deluxe	Dharamshala:Hotel Spring Valley Resort or similar Dalhousie : Hotel Ark or similar	High Season: Rs. 20500 Low Season : Rs. 18000	High Season: Rs. 17500 Low Season : Rs. 15000	High Season: Rs. 15500 Low Season : Rs.13000
Luxury	Dharamshala : Hotel Indraprasth or similar Dalhousie : Hotel Mountview or similar	High Season: Rs. 25000 Low Season : Rs. 22500	High Season: Rs. 22000 Low Season : Rs. 19500	High Season: Rs. 20000 Low Season : Rs. 17500

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners
• All ground transportation by one ac(nac in hills) vehicle (02 pax in one Etios/Dezire Car and 04 -06 pax in one Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• GST

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Detail Itinerary :

 

Day 01) Pathankot- Dharamshala/Mcleodganj (1700 mts.). o/n hotel / 90 Km / 03 hrs drive.

Arrive Pathankot train station and drive to Dharamshala. 

Dharamshala is better known as Dalai Lama’s abode and Tibet’s Government-in-exile after the Chinese invasion of Lhasa in October 1959. A visit to the Namgyal Monastery, ensconcing the Center of Tibetan Studies is nothing short of mandatory. ‘Tsuglagkhang’, opposite the Dalai Lama’s residence reminds one of Lhasa – it contains large gilded bronzes of the Buddha, Avalokiteswara and Padmasambhava.

Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 02) Dharamshala Local sight seeing tour

Mcleod Ganj: Mcleodganj is a beautiful town on the top of Dharamshala, blessed equally nature and religion. Mcleodganj often called the ‘Little Lhasa’. This is the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama, The Buddha temple is situated opposite to the present abode of His Holiness and it is the major centre for the studies of Tibetan culture. 

St. John's Church: The church of St. John's in the wilderness lies on a motorable road between McLeod Ganj and Forsythe Ganj. It is a dressed stone church in whose courtyard lies the grave of Lord Elgin, one of the Viceroys of India who died at Dharamshala in 1863.

Bhagsunag Falls: At a distance of 2 km from upper town of Dharamshala, Bhagsunag can be approached by road; here an old temple, a fresh water spring, hotels and restaurants are located. Further about 2 km is beautiful Bhagsunag water fall which sooths one's eyes.

Dal Lake: The Lake is located next to the Tibetan Children's village 3 Km away from Mcleodganj. This is a small lake surrounded by Deodar trees.

Naddi : Naddi is a village in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, in the upper reaches of the Kangra valley. The village is situated about 3 kilometers from Mc Leod Ganj, The village is accessible by road from Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj. Naddi is surrounded by pine, Himalayan oak (Quercus semecarpifolia), and rhododendron.

Dharamkot: Dharamkot at an elevation of 2,100 mts. offers a panoramic view of the Kangra valley and the peaks of Dhauladhar.

Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 03) Dharamshala – Dalhousie(2036 mts.)  / 130 Km / 04 hrs drive

Drive to Dalhousie and afternoon local sight seeing tour

Dalhousie(2036 mts.) is a quiet and delightful summer destination in Himachal Pradesh.  The hill station is located around 5 hills(Kathlog, Potreys, Tehra, Bakrota & Balun,  heights ranging between 1525 mts. to 2378 mts.) on the Dhauladhar mountains,covering an area of 14 sq.km, just east of the Ravi River. This colonial town was established in 1854 by the British Governor General Lord Dalhousie. The town presents magnificent view of Chamba valley and the Dhauladhar range.

Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 04) Dalhousie.  o/n hotel

Full day local sight seeing tour visiting

Subhash Baoli (2085 mts.): 1.5 Km from GPO, commands a view of snow capped mountains. It is served as the great Subhash Chandra Bose's retreat. Neta ji Subhash Chander Bose during his 7 months sojourn in Dalhousie in 1937 is believed to have spent most of his days by the side of this water body.

Panchpula (Five Bridges): Just 3 Km from the town, it is a pretty spot, whre the water of a natural tank flows under five bridges. There is an elegant monument erected at Panchpula dedicated to the great freedom fighter, Bhagat Singh's uncle, Sardar Ajit Singh, who breathed his last in Panchpula.

Churches: Dalhousie has four of them. St. John’s church at Gandhi Chowk is the oldest built in 1863 situated at a distance of 2 Km from bus stand.

St. Francis’ church is a very prominent monument on the Subhash Chowk built in 1894,

St. Andrew’s commonly known as the Church of Scotland was built in 1903 at Baloon by Protestant Christians. It is one and half Km from bus stand.

St. Patrick’s Church is situated in Baloon, approximately 2 Km from bus stand. This is largest church in Dalhousie built in 1909.

Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 05) Dalhousie – Khajiar – Chamba-Dalhousie / 100 Km / 04 hrs drive

Full day  Chamba and  Khajjair excursion

Khajiar (1960 mts.): just 23 kms from Dalhousie, the beautiful little plain of Khajiar is one of the favourite retrete for visitor. Once famous as royal retrete for golfer and polo player, it was named the Switzerland of Himachal Pradesh by Mr. Willy t. Blazer, Vice Counselor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India in 1992, becoming the 160th tourist spot in the world to be christened mini-Switzerland. There is a small lake in the center of the saucer shaped meadow which has in it a floating island. A little away from the lake is the temple of Khajji Nag belonging to 12th century. The snake god Khajji Nag is worshiped in a human form. Five life size wooden statues signify presence of Pandava from the epic age of Mahabharata. The town has many beautiful walks and landscape is picturesque.

Chamba : Chamba Town founded by Raja Sahil Varman in 920 AD when he conquered the lower Rani valley from the petty chiefs called Ranas and Thakurs. Chamba offer a variety of Scenic beauty. It has preserved the ancient cultural heritage and civilization.There are several old temples and places, some dating back a thousand years.most prominent and revered among these are the Lakshmi Narayan temple, Champavati temple, Vajeshwari Devi Temple, Hari Rai temple and Chamunda Devi temple and other attractions are Chaughan and Bhuri Singh Musuem.

Chaugan: This grassy lawn less than one Km in length and about seventy five meters wide is the focus of Chamba’s cultural activities. In 1890s the leveling of the Chaugan was done. It became a public promenade and Cricket ground for the British. A week long Minjar Fair, held in July-August display the regions traditional gala dresses, song, dance and music. Minjar is the most popular fair of Chamba which is attended by a large number of people from every corner of the district.

Laxmi Narayan Temple: Temple was built by Sahil Varman in the 10th century AD. There are six shikhra style temples within the complex, the main temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Bhuri Singh Musuem: Musuem named after Raja Bhuri Singh who ruled Chamba from 1904 to 1919. He donated his family collection of paintings to the museum. It houses a fine collection of miniature paintings from Kangra, Basholi, Chamba and other Pahari schools (Closed on Monday and Govt. holidays).

Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 06) Dalhousie- Pathankot train station transfer / 70 Km / 02 hrs drive

Departure transfer to Pathankot train station and board your train to further destination

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Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always