PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS: * In Dharamshala, visit Tsuglagkhang Complex (Museum and Home of Dalai Lama), Tour of Norbulingka Institute, Monasteries and Yoga/Meditation programs (optional) * Excursion to Khajjiar and Dalhousie sightseeing * In Amritsar, visit Harminder Sahib – The Golden Temple and Wagah (India-Pakistan border) * Assistance at airport and sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle * Start and End in Amritsar

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:

* In Dharamshala, visit Tsuglagkhang

Complex (Museum and Home of

Dalai Lama), Tour of Norbulingka

Institute, Monasteries and

Yoga/Meditation programs

(optional)

* Excursion to Khajjiar and Dalhousie

sightseeing

* In Amritsar, visit Harminder Sahib –

The Golden Temple and Wagah

(India-Pakistan border)

* Assistance at airport and sightseeing

tours by private air-conditioned

vehicle

* Start and End in Amritsar

ITINERARY:

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. Check-in at the hotel upon arrival, for dinner and overnight stay.

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 and the Church of St. John. Also, you may rejuvenate yourself with yoga and meditation retreats available in Dharamshala (optional). Dinner and overnight stay in Dharamshala.

Day 03 Drive from 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 Bhulwani Mata Mandir at Bara Pathar and hike up the Bakrota Hills to see an impressive view of snow-clad peaks. Also, see St. John’s Church. It was the first to be built after the town of Dalhousie was founded. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 Trip to Khajjiar

After breakfast, drive to Khajjiar to spend the day in what is called India’s ‘mini-Switzerland’. Khajjiar is among the 160 places in the world that was officially given the title because of its resemblance to the lovely landscapes in Switzerland. The lush green meadows are a photographer’s delight. Khajjiar Lake is situated at the centre of the plains. Return to Dalhousie for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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

Amazing Himachal

5 Nights / 6 Days 2N Dharamshala – 2N Dalhousie – 1N Amritsar

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. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 06 Departure from Amritsar

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

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

• 5 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent

• Assistance at the airport

• Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle (Air conditioner in vehicles will not work in hilly areas)

• Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax

 

PACAKAGE EXCLUSIONS:

• Air tickets and airport taxes

• Guide service as per the itinerary

• Entrance fee at Monuments as per the itinerary

• Special activities as per the itinerary

• Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.

• Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments

NOTE:

Monuments closed on

Dharamshala - Tibetan Institutes remain closed on Sunday & Second Saturday of Month, 2 Oct, 15 Aug, All Tibetan Holidays. Tibetan School Office is closed on all Saturdays

Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 travelers.

Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs