Dharamsala and Dalhousie are the hill stations in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated on 5 hills. Dalhousie Town was named after Lord Dalhousie who was the British Governor General of India while establishing this place as a summer retreat. Dalhousie was established in 1854 by the British Empire in India. The valley of beautiful Dharamsala is been built on picturesque landscape of Dhauladhar mountain ranges.
2 night(s) in Dharamshala
3 night(s) in Dalhousie
Day 1: Arrival At Dharamsala
Meet and greet by Pretty Planet Travels Representative with warm welcome at Delhi or Amritsar or Jammu railway station or airport and proceed to Dharamsala. Arrive Dharamsala and transfer to the hotel in Dharamsala. Nestled in the western Himalayas, the hill station of Dharamshala is a visual treat for those intending to sojourn here. Dharamshala with its pine and deodar forests, pure water bodies and snow covered mountains will completely enthrall you. Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Rest and relax. Later proceed to visit Mcleodganj- the seat of Dalai Lama, covering Beautiful and sacred Dal Lake, St. John Church, World Famous Namgyal Monestry (Dalai Lama’s Main Temple) and famous Mall road of Mcleodganj. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Dharamsala Sightseeing
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of in and around Dharamsala covering Kangra Art Museum and Bhagsu Nag Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has great historical significance. About seven streams, like miniature waterfalls flow here and these are considered holy with cleansing properties by devotees. A freshwater spring also flows through the temple and bathing in its waters is considered as spiritual experience in itself. Then visit Norbulinga Monestry, Norbulingka institute. Then Visit Aghanjar Mahadev Temple and International Cricket Stadium HPCA. Later in the evening, visit the Famous Shaktipeeth Temple of Goddess Parvati - Shree Chamunda Maa Devi Temple, dedicated to Rudra Roop of Maa Parvati. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Dharamsala To Dalhousie
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Dalhousie. The hill station of Dalhousie named after the former British governor general, is full of old world charm and exudes a lingering aura of colonial times, covering an area of 40 sq. km and surrounded by alpine vegetation. Dalhousie has charming architecture and panoramic views of both the plains and the white-capped Dhauladhar ranges. Cold in winter, mind in summer. Arrive Dalhousie and upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Later proceed to visit St. John’s Church, Oldest church of the town carries immense historical significance Constructed during the rule of Britishers in India, this church was founded by the protestant missioners.Then visit Kalatop. The only way to see kalatop is on foot as most cars cannot go beyond a point because of snow. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Excursion To Khajjiar
Morning after breakfast excursion to Khajjiar, often called mini Switzerland, the exquisite glade of Khajiar has a circumference of about 5 km and then return to Dalhousie. Along its fringes, thick forests of deodar climb the slopes, the snow lines rests above these woods. At khajjiar there is a 12th century temple known as Khajji Nag. Within the temple there are life sixe wooden images of the five pandav brothers. Later drive back to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Dalhousie.
Day 5: Dalhousie Sightseeing
Day 6: Dalhousie To Delhi Or Amritsar For Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Pathankot, drop to railway station Pathankot for onward journey. Tour ends.