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6 Nights - 7 Days Himachal With Amritsar Tour
TwitterDuration : 6 Nights / 7 Days
Destination Covered : Dalhousie, Dharamshala, Amritsar, Golden Temple, Gobindgarh Fort
Tour Activities : Forts and Palaces, Mountaineering
Tour Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys, Culture & Heritage, Monuments & Historical Places
Price on Request
Dalhousie, Dharamshala and Amritsar Tour Overview
Highlights
Medidate In Gyuto Monastery
Visit Tea Garden In Dharamshala
Sip A Cup Of Tea In Local Café
Walk On Garam Sadak In Dalhousie
Opportunity To Have Food In Langar Of Golden Temple
See Indian & Pakistani Soldiers Parade At Wagha Border
Dalhousie, Dharamshala and Amritsar Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at Amritsar Airport, meet the assistance and drive to Dharamashala.
Dharamshala is synonymous with the Tibetan Govt. in exile, the actual headquarters in Dharamashala at Gangchen Kyishong, and most travelers hang out at McLeod Ganj.
On arrival check into the hotel.
Evening you can visit the colorful Kotiwali Bazaar – displaying miniature paintings, elaborately embroidered costumes of Kangra people , wood carvings, tribal jewellery and , to cap it all, a million and a half year old fossil of an elephant’s tooth.
Enjoy spending time at Cafes and some good local Tibetian food
Cafes : Dharamshala is a popular tourist spot among youngsters because of its amazing cafe culture. This town, specifically Mcleodganj, is dotted with several cafes that serve delicious local and international cuisine, and beverages. They are great stops to unwind with your friends, chat all evening, and pamper your taste buds amid that instagram-worthy panorama.
Best cafes in Dharamshala: Illiterati, Shiva Cafe, Namgyal Cafe, and Joyful Café
Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Dharamshala.
Dharamshala is synonymous with the Tibetan Govt. in exile, the actual headquarters in Dharamashala at Gangchen Kyishong, and most travelers hang out at McLeod Ganj.
On arrival check into the hotel.
Evening you can visit the colorful Kotiwali Bazaar – displaying miniature paintings, elaborately embroidered costumes of Kangra people , wood carvings, tribal jewellery and , to cap it all, a million and a half year old fossil of an elephant’s tooth.
Enjoy spending time at Cafes and some good local Tibetian food
Cafes : Dharamshala is a popular tourist spot among youngsters because of its amazing cafe culture. This town, specifically Mcleodganj, is dotted with several cafes that serve delicious local and international cuisine, and beverages. They are great stops to unwind with your friends, chat all evening, and pamper your taste buds amid that instagram-worthy panorama.
Best cafes in Dharamshala: Illiterati, Shiva Cafe, Namgyal Cafe, and Joyful Café
Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Dharamshala.
Day 2
Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel. Visit places in Dharamshala like
Dal Lake : located on McLeod Ganj Road, North of Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj in Kangra district. Known for its altitude, it is surrounded by canopies of deodar trees that add to the charm of this small lake.
HPCA Cricket stadium : The HPCA stadium is located in Dharamshala and is more popularly used for Ranji Trophy matches. The high altitude of the stadium makes it a little difficult to use for international cricket since rains or snow can disrupt roads making transportation tough. Catch a game when here and enjoy the sport as you take in the breathtaking and majestic mountains in the background.
Gyuto Monastery : It is located approximately 9 kilometers south east of Dharamshala on the Palampur-Dharamshala road. It’s a very important monastery in Buddhist heritage as it is a premium tantric college. It follows the principles of the Gelug Order, a relatively new Buddhist order that focuses on discipline and ethics to achieve spiritual fulfillment. This is a beautiful place to visit in order to relax and meditate. The sheer beauty along with the peace and quiet of this monastery is sure to calm anyone. It’s a place one must visit to experience it
One can enjoy the paragliding activity at Bir biling near Dharamshala. The operational of this activity highly depends on the weather conditions.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Dharamshala.
Dal Lake : located on McLeod Ganj Road, North of Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj in Kangra district. Known for its altitude, it is surrounded by canopies of deodar trees that add to the charm of this small lake.
HPCA Cricket stadium : The HPCA stadium is located in Dharamshala and is more popularly used for Ranji Trophy matches. The high altitude of the stadium makes it a little difficult to use for international cricket since rains or snow can disrupt roads making transportation tough. Catch a game when here and enjoy the sport as you take in the breathtaking and majestic mountains in the background.
Gyuto Monastery : It is located approximately 9 kilometers south east of Dharamshala on the Palampur-Dharamshala road. It’s a very important monastery in Buddhist heritage as it is a premium tantric college. It follows the principles of the Gelug Order, a relatively new Buddhist order that focuses on discipline and ethics to achieve spiritual fulfillment. This is a beautiful place to visit in order to relax and meditate. The sheer beauty along with the peace and quiet of this monastery is sure to calm anyone. It’s a place one must visit to experience it
One can enjoy the paragliding activity at Bir biling near Dharamshala. The operational of this activity highly depends on the weather conditions.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Dharamshala.
Day 3
Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Dalhousie.
On arrival check into the hotel.
One can visit Kalatop Wildlife Reserve : This wildlife sanctuary is a major tourist destination in Dalhousie because of the thick deodar, oak and pine forests as well as a variety of fauna like Pheasants, the Himalayan Black Bear, and the Himalayan Black Marten. The best time to visit this wildlife sanctuary is from September to March when the weather is pleasant and perfect for safaris and sightseeing expeditions.
Timings : 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Entry fee : INR 250* per person
Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Dalhousie.
On arrival check into the hotel.
One can visit Kalatop Wildlife Reserve : This wildlife sanctuary is a major tourist destination in Dalhousie because of the thick deodar, oak and pine forests as well as a variety of fauna like Pheasants, the Himalayan Black Bear, and the Himalayan Black Marten. The best time to visit this wildlife sanctuary is from September to March when the weather is pleasant and perfect for safaris and sightseeing expeditions.
Timings : 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Entry fee : INR 250* per person
Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Dalhousie.
Day 4
Today Morning after breakfast start little early, take full day trip of sightseeing place of Dalhousie covering Khajjiar - a popular tourist spot, the most beautiful and lush green place where you can enjoy photography and Horse riding (at additional cost). It’s also known as ‘Mini Switzerland’. Surrounded by a thick cover of deodar and pine trees with the snow capped Himalayas in the backdrop.
Visit Singing Hill’, Dainkund Peak is one of the highly recommended and famous places in Dalhousie. One can enjoy refreshing views of the green hills, valleys and plains while they’re here. But what makes it stand out is the enchanting view of the three rivers – Chenab, Ravi and Beas, that weave through these greens below and enhance the beauty of this place manifold.
St. John’s Church : It is the oldest church in the town and has a lot of religious and historical importance. Lady Elgin donated stained-glass windows which happens to be the main attraction of the church.
Timings: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Dalhousie.
Visit Singing Hill’, Dainkund Peak is one of the highly recommended and famous places in Dalhousie. One can enjoy refreshing views of the green hills, valleys and plains while they’re here. But what makes it stand out is the enchanting view of the three rivers – Chenab, Ravi and Beas, that weave through these greens below and enhance the beauty of this place manifold.
St. John’s Church : It is the oldest church in the town and has a lot of religious and historical importance. Lady Elgin donated stained-glass windows which happens to be the main attraction of the church.
Timings: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Dalhousie.
Day 5
Today Morning after breakfast check out early and drive to Amritsar.
Amritsar : the city was built in 1577. The city is home to one of the holiest Sikh Shrines called Golden Temple, a memorial of national importance known as Jallianwala Bagh, and the Partition Museum that’ll remind you of the post-partition riots. The Gobindgarh Fort and Rambagh, built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh are also among the jewels of the city.
On arrival in Amritsar, check into the hotel. Evening visit
Gobindgarh Fort : The very symbol of Punjab has an aspiring story.
You will then return to the hotel in the evening for overnight stay. This magnificent heritage site has a glorious history of its own. Right from the era of Bhangi Misl – 257 years old to the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh to the British East India Company to the Indian Army to now the people of Punjab. Discover the grand stories, the history of the past.
Timings : 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sound & Light show : After sunset.
Later enjoy the local delicacies and street food in Amritsar.
Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Amritsar.
Amritsar : the city was built in 1577. The city is home to one of the holiest Sikh Shrines called Golden Temple, a memorial of national importance known as Jallianwala Bagh, and the Partition Museum that’ll remind you of the post-partition riots. The Gobindgarh Fort and Rambagh, built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh are also among the jewels of the city.
On arrival in Amritsar, check into the hotel. Evening visit
Gobindgarh Fort : The very symbol of Punjab has an aspiring story.
You will then return to the hotel in the evening for overnight stay. This magnificent heritage site has a glorious history of its own. Right from the era of Bhangi Misl – 257 years old to the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh to the British East India Company to the Indian Army to now the people of Punjab. Discover the grand stories, the history of the past.
Timings : 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sound & Light show : After sunset.
Later enjoy the local delicacies and street food in Amritsar.
Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Amritsar.
Day 6
Today morning during sunrise visit
Golden Temple : This architectural marvel is only a small part of this huge gurudwara complex, known to Sikhs as Harmandir Sahib (or Darbar Sahib). The temple sits on a rectangular platform, surrounded by a pool of water called the Amrit Sarovar, from which the city received its name. The Guru Granth Sahib (Holy book of Sikhs) is installed in the temple every morning, and returned at night to the Akal Takhat, the temporal seat of the Khalsa brotherhood. With the support of Hukam Singh Chimni and Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the temple was decorated with the stunning gold and marble work that continues to inspire awe in admirers from all over the world today. The beauty of Golden temple is at is best during sunrise and after sunset when the temple is lit up.
Timings : 3:00 am – 10:00 pm all days
No entry fee
(note : If one wants they can be a part of Langar seva or can have langar Prasad at the gurudwara in the morning).
Akal Takht : the highest seat of the authority of Khalsa. Any order from the one seated in the Akal Takht is mandatory for all Sikhs. It is situated within the Golden Temple complex.
Return to the hotel. Take breakfast.
Later visit Jallianwala Bagh : Jallianwala Bagh has the most tragic yet landmark events in the history of India where many people were massacred by East Indian Company during Revolution time. The walls are spotted with bullet marks and holes telling you the story of the disaster that took place, back on 13th April 1919. The park has information plaques at places to help you know the historical importance of each spot there
Timings : 6:30 am – 7:30 pm
No Entry fee
Ramgarh : The Ramgarh Palace, which used to be the summer residence of Maharaja Ranjit Singh is now a beautiful museum. It has the royal arms and armour, paintings, manuscripts and various other personal belongings of the King.
Afternoon around 3 pm, drive to Attari Wagah Border (31 kms from Amritsar) to witness the prestigious and awe-inspiring ‘Lowering of the Flags’ ceremony before closing the Border gates at the time of sunset.
Evening free at leisure.
Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Amritsar.
Golden Temple : This architectural marvel is only a small part of this huge gurudwara complex, known to Sikhs as Harmandir Sahib (or Darbar Sahib). The temple sits on a rectangular platform, surrounded by a pool of water called the Amrit Sarovar, from which the city received its name. The Guru Granth Sahib (Holy book of Sikhs) is installed in the temple every morning, and returned at night to the Akal Takhat, the temporal seat of the Khalsa brotherhood. With the support of Hukam Singh Chimni and Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the temple was decorated with the stunning gold and marble work that continues to inspire awe in admirers from all over the world today. The beauty of Golden temple is at is best during sunrise and after sunset when the temple is lit up.
Timings : 3:00 am – 10:00 pm all days
No entry fee
(note : If one wants they can be a part of Langar seva or can have langar Prasad at the gurudwara in the morning).
Akal Takht : the highest seat of the authority of Khalsa. Any order from the one seated in the Akal Takht is mandatory for all Sikhs. It is situated within the Golden Temple complex.
Return to the hotel. Take breakfast.
Later visit Jallianwala Bagh : Jallianwala Bagh has the most tragic yet landmark events in the history of India where many people were massacred by East Indian Company during Revolution time. The walls are spotted with bullet marks and holes telling you the story of the disaster that took place, back on 13th April 1919. The park has information plaques at places to help you know the historical importance of each spot there
Timings : 6:30 am – 7:30 pm
No Entry fee
Ramgarh : The Ramgarh Palace, which used to be the summer residence of Maharaja Ranjit Singh is now a beautiful museum. It has the royal arms and armour, paintings, manuscripts and various other personal belongings of the King.
Afternoon around 3 pm, drive to Attari Wagah Border (31 kms from Amritsar) to witness the prestigious and awe-inspiring ‘Lowering of the Flags’ ceremony before closing the Border gates at the time of sunset.
Evening free at leisure.
Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Amritsar.
Day 7
Today morning after Breakfast check out and drop at Amritsar Airport/Railway station for your flight/Train to your home town. You return back with wonderful memories of Himachal.
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