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6day/5nights

Day 01 – Arrival in Amritsar – Drive to Dharamshala (200 kms / approx. 4.5 hours)

Meet our representative upon arrival in Amritsar and proceed to Dharamshala – Perhaps one of the best holiday destinations since the time of the British. Situated amid coniferous forests, this place is renowned as the holy abode of The Dalai Lama- the leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Explore His home in this picturesque territory and the Centre of Tibetan culture to gain an insight into the place’s origin and history. Head to the hub of Buddhist culture in Dharamshala- McLeod Ganj and explore its myriad attractions, including the exotic Kangra valley. Overnight stay in Dharmashala.

Day 02 – Sightseeing in Dharamshala

After breakfast, visit Tsuglagkhang Complex – Centre of Tibetan culture, which includes a museum and the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama – the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Later, visit popular monasteries, Tibetan medical center) (Subject to availability due to current restriction COVID 19) Alternate you can visit to Mcloadganj, Dal Lake, St John Church & if time permits visit Bhagsu Nag. Overnight stay in Dharmashala

Day 03 – Dharamshala – Dalhousie (115 kms / approx. 3.5 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Dalhousie. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Later, visit St. John’s Church. It was the first to be built after the town of Dalhousie was founded. Overnight stay at the hotel. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.

Day 04 – Sightseeing in Dalhousie with Khajjiar Excursion

After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Khajjiar which is 23 kms from Dalhousie by road and 13 kms from Kalatop is the mini Switzerland of India – Khajjiar. The lush green meadows are surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests. 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 C. AD. The sanctum of the temple has been beautifully carved from wood. Later return back to Dalhousie visit St. John’s Church. It was the first to be built after the town of Dalhousie was founded.

Overnight stay at the hotel. Overnight stay in Dalhousie

Day 05 – Drive from Dalhousie – Amritsar (200 kms / approx. 4.5 hours)

After early breakfast, drive to Amritsar – colloquially known as Ambarsar, is a spiritually significant city for the followers of Sikhism. The city derives its name from the sacred pool, which was founded in 1574 by Guru Ram Das – the 4th Sikh guru. This holy pond circumscribes Harmandir Sahib, which is popularly known as the Golden Temple amongst devotees. After check-in at the hotel, proceed to India-Pakistan border at Wagah. Watch the ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony where soldiers of both countries bring down their respective national flags in their unique styles. After returning, visit the iconic Golden Temple. If time permits you may visit Jalianwala Bagh. Overnight stay in Amritsar

Day 06 – Departure from Amritsar

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Amritsar Railway station / airport for return journey back home