1 Days (Day 01: Pick Up from Amritsar / Chandigarh and drive to Dharamshala (199 Kms / approx 04 Hrs from Amritsar | 241 kms 6 Hrs from Chandigarh)
Welcome aboard a wonderful gateway to Dharamshala., you will be picked up from Amritsar/Chandigarh Airport/Railway station and transferred to Dharamshala. From the earliest times until the British Raj, Dharamshala and its surrounding area was ruled by the Katoch Dynasty of Kangra. The Katoch Dynasty is said to be the oldest serving Royal Family in the world. The Royal Family still keeps a residence in Dharamshala, known as 'Clouds End Villa'. The indigenous people of the Dharamshala area are the Gaddis, a predominantly Hindu group who traditionally lived a nomadic or semi-nomadic (transhumant) lifestyle. Due to the lack of permanent settlements in the area, some Gaddis lost their seasonal pastures and farmland when the British and the Gurkhas arrived to settle. Arrive at the hotel, check in and relax. Evening free for leisure activities. Overnight at the hotel.
2 Days (Day 02: Dharamshala Local Sightseeing)
Today morning after a filling delicious breakfast, have a sightseeing tour of Dharamshala covering The Tibetan Medical centre, Church of St. John, local monasteries etc. Later we visit the Norbulinga Institute of Tibetan Culture that was founded by the Department of Religion and Culture to preserve Tibetan culture. Further we visit Chinmaya Tapovan that was established by Swami Chimayanand. There is also a 9m tall Lord Hanuman idol and a Ram Temple in the premises. Evening is free to visit the market at Mcleodganj mall road also known as little Lhasa. Mcleodganj is the residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Overnight at hotel in Dharamshala.
3 Days (Day 03: Dharamshala to Dalhousie 146 kms approx 4 hours and Dalhousie Local Sightseeing:)
Dharamshala to Dalhousie (146 kms/ approx 4 hours) and Dalhousie Local Sightseeing: Today morning after a filling delicious breakfast, start for Dalhousie. Post lunch, start Dalhousie Local Sightseeing. There are four beautiful churches in Dalhousie. These are St. Andrew's Church and St. Patrick's Church at Balun, St. Francis church at Subhash Chowk and St.John's Church at Gandhi Chowk. Subhash Baoli was at this enchanting spot surrounded by majestic trees, that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose spent time in 1937, contemplating and meditating. Panchpula is a picturesque spot where a stream feed a series of pools. A monument has been built here in memory of the freedom fighter, Sardar Ajit Singh. Kalatop wild life sanctuary is a home to the 'ghoral' and Himalayan black bear. Overnight at the hotel in Dalhousie.
4 Days (Day 03: Departure – drop to Chandigarh Amritsar)
After an early breakfast, depart for Amritsar/Chandigarh by road. We shall drop you at Amritsar Airport / Railway station. The tour ends with happy memories !!!
