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Day 1: Delhi – Dalhousie (590kms/ 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. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 02 : Dalhousie Hill Station -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. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 03 : 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. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 4 : Khajjiar - Chamba - Khajjiar(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.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5: Khajjiar – Dharamshala (150kms / 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.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 6 : Dharamshala - 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. Overnight stay at Hotel. Day at leisure Overnight stay
at Hotel.
Day 7: Dharamshala – Delhi (520kms/13 hr)
After breakfast back to Delhi. On Delhi Drop
Railway Station / Airport.
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