Himalayan Serenity: Dharamshala & Dalhousie Escape

Day 1: Arrival in Dharamshala

• Arrival at Gaggal Airport or transfer from Pathankot/Kangra station.
• Warm welcome and check-in at a luxury mountain resort.
• Evening at leisure with sunset views over the Dhauladhar range.
• Optional: Bonfire dinner under the stars.

Day 2: Dharamshala – The Little Lhasa

• Visit Namgyal Monastery (residence of the Dalai Lama).
• Explore Tsuglagkhang Complex & Tibetan Museum.
• Walk through Bhagsunag Waterfall and Temple.
• Lunch at a scenic café in McLeod Ganj.
• Evening Tibetan market visit and herbal tea tasting.
• Overnight: Dharamshala

Day 3: Tea Gardens of Palampur

• Day excursion to Palampur – famous for its tea estates.
• Visit Wah Tea Estate for a plantation walk and tasting session.
• Explore Tashi Jong Monastery and Andretta Artists’ Village.
• Return to Dharamshala by evening.

Day 4 : Drive to Dalhousie (Approx. 120 km / 4-5 hrs)

• Scenic drive through the Kangra Valley.
• Stopover at Chamera Lake for boating or photography.
• Arrive in Dalhousie and check-in to a colonial-era heritage hotel.
• Evening walk along The Mall Road.

Overnight: Dalhousie

Day 5 : Dalhousie – Colonial Charm

• Guided heritage walk of Dalhousie: St. John’s Church, Subhash Baoli, Panchpula.
• Visit to Tibetan Handicrafts Centre for souvenirs.
• Optional nature walk through Garam Sadak or Bakrota Hills.
• Evening high tea at the hotel veranda.

Overnight: Dalhousie

Day 6 : Day Trip to Khajjiar – Mini Switzerland of India

• Excursion to Khajjiar, a meadow surrounded by pine and deodar forests.
• Enjoy horse riding, zorbing, and photography by the lake.
• Visit Khajji Nag Temple (12th-century wooden shrine).
• Optional picnic setup with Himalayan backdrop.
• Return to Dalhousie by evening.

Overnight: Dalhousie

Day 7 : Departure

• After breakfast, check out and transfer to Pathankot or Gaggal Airport.
• Optional extension: 2 nights in Amritsar or 3-night wellness retreat in Bir.

Optional Add-Ons

• Yoga & Meditation Session in McLeod Ganj
• Private spiritual interaction with a Tibetan monk
• Himachali cooking demo and dinner with a local family

Adventure activities: paragliding in Bir (1-hour detour)