Day 1:
Delhi >> Dalhousie (590 kms/ 14hr)
Pickup from Delhi Railway station / Airport, drive to Dalhousie. Dalhousie
was established in 1854 by the British Governor General Lord Dalhousie. Built
around five hills Dalhousie is clothed in stately groves of deodar and oak.
Its marvelous forests trails overlook vistas of wooded hills, waterfalls, spring
and rivulets. Dalhousie still has a touch of the “Raj” and its
colonial style building and houses bring back the flavors of an earlier era.Check
in Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 2: >> Dalhousie
After Breakfast move for local sightseeing in Dalhousie. Dalhousie has charming
colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. Its location presents
panoramic views of the plains- and like a long silver line, the river Ravi
twists and turns below Dalhousie. The spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar
mountains are also visible form this enchanting town. Dinner & Overnight
stay at Hotel.
Day 3: Dalhousie >> Khajjiar
( 26 Kms)
After breakfast we proceed to Khajjiar. Often called India's Switzerland, the
exquisite glade of Khajjiar (1960m) has a circumference of about 5 km. Along
its fringes, thick forests of deodar climb the slopes, the snow-line rests
above these woods and in the centre of the glade, is a small lake fed by streams
that traverse the green carpet. Khajjiar was probably a glacial bowl formed
during the last Himalayan ice age and left with a lake that gradually withered
away. Khajjiar is part of the notified Kalatop – Khajjiar sanctuary.
The Monal Pheasant, a bird which was fairly common till recent times has become
relatively difficult to spot nowadays. At Khajjiar there is a 12th century
temple dedicated to Khajjair. Within the temple are lifesize wooden images
of the five Pandav brothers. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 4 : Khajjiar >> Chamba
(24 kms)
After breakfast proceed to Chamba. Chamba town (915m). stands on the right
bank of the river Ravi. As a former princely State, it is one of the oldest
in the century and dates back to the sixth century. It is well known for its
splendid architecture and as the base for numerous excursions. It is also a
district headquarters. Drive back to Khajjiar. Dinner & Overnight stay
at Hotel.
Day 4: Khajjiar >> Dharamshala (150
kms / 5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Dharamshala. Dharamshala has everything for a perfect
holiday. It is full of life and yet peaceful. Covering a wide area in the form
of twin settlement, Lower Dharamshala (1380m) is a busy commercial centre.
While upper Dharamshala (1830m) with the suburbs of Mcleodganj and Forsytheganj,
retains a British flavour and colonial lifestyle. Dinner & Overnight stay
at Hotel.
Day 5: Dharamshala
After breakfast moveout for local sightseeing. Mcleodganj is a famous little
town of Dharamshala also known as “Little Tibet” H. H. The Dalai
Lama resides here. At the start of Mcleodganj is a small bazaar filled with
variety of Tibetan handicrafts and artifacts. At the end of the spur lies
the Namgyal Monastery. The external wall is surrounded by rows of prayes
wheels. With in the monastery are large idols of Buddha. A valokteshwara
and Padamsambhava and walls lined with Thankas. The charming church of St.
John in the wilderness is situated here and this is the final resting place
of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy of India during the 19th century. Numerous
ancient temples like Jwalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda lie on the plains
below Dharamshala. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel. Day at leisure Overnight
stay at Hotel.
Day 6: Dharamshala >> Delhi (520 kms/13
hr)
After breakfast back to Delhi. On Delhi Drop Railway Station / Airport |
