Hill-station holidays

Dharamshala & Dalhousie

Tibetan monasteries and Triund views at McLeod Ganj, then Dalhousie's colonial walks and Khajjiar's meadow.

Trip at a glance

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Starts inDharamshala & McLeod Ganj
RouteDharamshala & McLeod Ganj · Dalhousie &…
Places2 destinations
StateHimachal Pradesh, India
Ideal forHill-station holidays, Cultural holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-4E07G4

Best time to visit: March to June and September to November

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Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh

St John's Church – Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Trip overview

Tibetan monasteries and Triund views at McLeod Ganj, then Dalhousie's colonial walks and Khajjiar's meadow.

The route spends 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 hill-station holidays and cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Tsuglagkhang ComplexTriund trekBhagsu WaterfallKhajjiar MeadowSt John's ChurchPanchpula

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj

Arrive via Kangra Airport (Gaggal and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Triund trek: Ridge trek with Dhauladhar views

Day 2Dharamshala & 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 3Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj to Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Travel from Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj to Dalhousie & Khajjiar by private vehicle
Check in at your Dalhousie & Khajjiar hotel
Panchpula: Waterfall and streams

Day 4Dalhousie & Khajjiar: Dainkund Peak and Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary

Dainkund Peak: Highest point with valley views
Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary: Forest walks

Day 5Depart from Dalhousie & Khajjiar

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

How this version is planned

Realistic drive times on hill roads
Viewpoints planned for clear mornings
Warm layers advised even in summer
Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them

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

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: 5 days / 4 nights
Route: Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj, Dalhousie & Khajjiar
Ideal for: Hill-station holidays, Cultural holidays
Best time: March to June and September to November; March to June; December to February for snow
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-4E07G4

Plan this trip

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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 4 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?

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 Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj (Kangra Airport (Gaggal, DHM), about 15 km). 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.

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