Chandigarh → Dalhousie → Dharamshala → Amritsar
Arrive at Chandigarh Airport/Railway Station. Transfer to hotel.
Evening Visit:
- Rock Garden – A unique sculptural garden built from industrial & urban waste, founded by Nek Chand in 1957.
🍽️ Dinner & Overnight in Chandigarh.
Post breakfast, drive to Dalhousie, a serene hill station known for colonial charm and pine valleys.
Evening: Leisure time at Mall Road or visit Rang Mahal – Himachal Emporium.
🍽️ Dinner & Overnight in Dalhousie.
After breakfast, full-day sightseeing of:
- Khajjiar – “Mini Switzerland of India”, lush meadows & horse riding
- Dainkund Peak – Breathtaking views of Chenab, Ravi & Beas rivers
- St. John’s Church – 19th-century stained-glass landmark
Evening stroll at Mall Road.
🍽️ Dinner & Overnight in Dalhousie.
Drive to Dharamshala, home to Tibetan culture and the Dalai Lama.
Evening:
- Visit Kotwali Bazaar – Known for Kangra art, local crafts & fossils
- Explore McLeod Ganj cafés like Illiterati, Namgyal Café, Shiva Café
🍽️ Dinner & Overnight in Dharamshala.
Post breakfast, explore:
- Dal Lake & Deodar forests
- HPCA Cricket Stadium – One of the world’s most scenic stadiums
- Gyuto Monastery – Tantric Buddhist monastery & meditation site
- Naddi View Point – Panoramic Kangra Valley view
Optional (Extra Cost): Full-day trip to Bir Billing for paragliding, camping, trekking, and more.
🍽️ Dinner & Overnight in Dharamshala.
After breakfast, drive to Amritsar, a city steeped in Sikh history.
Visit:
- Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) – The holiest Sikh shrine, glowing beautifully at dawn or dusk
🍽️ Dinner & Overnight in Amritsar.
Check out after breakfast and transfer to Amritsar Airport/Railway Station for your return journey.
🎁 Return home with beautiful memories of the Himalayas & Punjab.