Cultural holidays

Amritsar, Dharamshala & Dalhousie

The Golden Temple and Wagah, then into the Dhauladhar hills for monasteries and Khajjiar's meadows.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inAmritsar
RouteAmritsar · Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj ·…
Places3 destinations
StateHimachal Pradesh, India
Ideal forCultural holidays, Hill-station holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-RGXTDL

Best time to visit: October to March

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Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) – Amritsar

Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh

Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) – Amritsar

Trip overview

The Golden Temple and Wagah, then into the Dhauladhar hills for monasteries and Khajjiar's meadows.

The route spends 1 night in Amritsar, 2 nights in Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj and 2 nights in Dalhousie & Khajjiar, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays, hill-station holidays and pilgrimage tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)Langar hallJallianwala BaghTsuglagkhang ComplexTriund trekBhagsu WaterfallKhajjiar MeadowSt John's ChurchPanchpula

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Amritsar

Arrive via Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Partition Museum: Stories of the 1947 partition

Day 2Amritsar to Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj

Travel from Amritsar to Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj hotel
Tsuglagkhang Complex: The Dalai Lama's temple and residence

Day 3Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj: Bhagsu Waterfall and St John in the Wilderness

Bhagsu Waterfall: Waterfall and temple
St John in the Wilderness: Church in the cedar forest

Day 4Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj to Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Travel from Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj to Dalhousie & Khajjiar by private vehicle
Check in at your Dalhousie & Khajjiar hotel
Khajjiar Meadow: Meadow with a small lake and forest

Day 5Dalhousie & Khajjiar: Panchpula and Dainkund Peak

Panchpula: Waterfall and streams
Dainkund Peak: Highest point with valley views

Day 6Depart from Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Kangra Airport (DHM) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
Realistic drive times on hill roads

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Amritsar: Visit the Golden Temple both early morning and late evening; the night view is magical.
Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj: Start the Triund trek early to reach the ridge before the afternoon clouds.
Dalhousie & Khajjiar: Stay in Khajjiar for a night if you want the meadow without day-trip crowds.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Amritsar, Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj, Dalhousie & Khajjiar
Ideal for: Cultural holidays, Hill-station holidays, Pilgrimage tours
Best time: October to March; March to June and September to November; March to June; December to February for snow
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-RGXTDL

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Amritsar: October to March. Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj: March to June and September to November. Dalhousie & Khajjiar: March to June; December to February for snow.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Amritsar (Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.