Welcome to Dalhousie
With its plunging pine-clad valleys and distant mountain views, Dalhousie is another of those cool hill retreats left behind by the British. Founded in the 1850s by the viceroy whose name it bears, its heyday came in the 1920s, '30s and '40s when Lahore society flocked here for its hols. Come Partition, Lahore found itself in Pakistan and Dalhousie has never been quite the same again. Today it survives as a relatively staid escape for honeymooners and families from the plains.
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Best of Himachal in 10 Days
Day 1: Delhi to Shimla :Arrive at Delhi railway station/airport and transfer to Shimla. O/N HotelDay 2: Shimla:After Breakfast Excursion to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri, after lunch sight seeing of various places in and around. Shimla mosques, Vice regal Lodge built, Christ Church, The Gaiety Theatre, The Grindlays Bank, The Scandal Point and The famous Shopping Plaza of the North The Mall. O/N HotelDay 3: Shimla to ManaliAfter breakfast at hotel, drive from Shimla to Manali. O/N HotelDay 4: Manali After breakfast sightseeing of places in and around Manali, Like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Vashisht Bath, Van Vihar and evening shopping at the local market. O/N HotelDay 5: ManaliExcursion to Rohatang Pass till snow point (Excursion to Rohtang Pass (Guest Own on direct payment & Subject to Permit). Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass - the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendour. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley.O/N Hotel (Closed on Tuesday)Day 6: Manali to DharamshalaA distance of 260 kilometer on the way stopping at Baijnath known for its Shiva Temple and further at Palampur famous For Tea Garden. Dharamhsala is a hill-station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar Mountains about 18 kms north-east of Kangra. Dharamshala has risen to international repute as “The Little Lhasa in India”. O/N HotelDay 7: Dharamshala to DalhousieAfter Breakfast drive from Dharamshala towards Dalhousie after doing the local sightseeing of Places which includes, His holiness Dalai lama residence at Mc Leodgunj, War memorial, Bhagsunath temple and Dal Lake. Reach Dalhousie in the evening. O/N HotelDay 8: DalhousieDalhousie has been named after the British Governor - General of the l9th century, Lord Dalhousie. Surrounded by varied vegetation - pines, dodders, oaks and flowering rhododendron. Local sightseeing of Dalhousie includes visit to Panjipula, Subhash Baoli and excursion to Khajjiar 24 km fro Dalhousie surrounded by thick Deodar forest. Drive from Dalhousie to Khajjiar is awesome. O/N HotelDay9:Dalhousie to ChandigarhCheck out from the hotel drive to Chandigarh. O/N HotelDay 10: Chandigarh to DelhiAfter breakfast sightseeing of places in and around Chandigarh and later drive to Delhi and drop at railway station/Airport.
4 Days Private Dalhousie and Dharamshala Tour from Amritsar
Day 1: Amritsar – Dalhousie [220 Kms.]We pick you up from the hotel / airport in Amritsar between 7 am to 10 am and then drive towards Dalhousie in an air conditioned car. Once you reach Dalhousie, check into the hotel and proceed for the sightseeing tour. The places you will cover include Panchpula, Subash Baoli, St. John's Church and St. Francis Church. The day ends with an overnight stay at hotel.Day 2: Dalhousie – Khajjiar – Dharamshala [150 Kms]After breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for Khajjiar. Also, known as Mini Switzerland, Khajjiar is a beautiful tourist spot. Surrounded by cedar trees the Khajjiar Lake is a sight to behold. The famous Khaji Nag temple in Khajjiar will you leave you enthralled. After that we take you to Dharamshala in a car, and on arrival check in at the hotel. For overnight stay at the hotel. Day 3: Dharamshala SightseeingThe next day after breakfast, you can leave for the sightseeing tour of Dharamshala. The sites you will cover on this day include Chamunda Devi Temple, Chinmaya Tapovan, Norbulingka Institute, Dal Lake, Dalai Lama Temple and McLeodganj Market.Chamunda Devi Temple is 700 years old famous shrines. The Norbulingka Institute offers training, employment & education to Tibetans. The green water of the Dal Lake will captivate you with its beauty, which is a sacred spot. In McLeodganj, Dalai Lama Temple is a major tourist attraction that offers spiritual teachings of Buddhism. As the eventful day ends, we take you back to the hotel for overnight.Day 4: Dharamshala – Pathankot or Amritsar DropOn day 4 after breakfast check out from the hotel. Our driver will drop you to Dharamshala airport/ Pathankot Station or will be driven back to Amritsar by an air conditioned car.
6 Days Dharamshala Dalhousie and Amritsar with Flights from Delhi
Day 1: Delhi – Dharamshala by FlightWe will pick you up from hotel in Delhi between 6 am to 9 am and transfer to airport to board a flight for Dharamshala. Once you arrive in Dharamshala meet our driver who will transfer you to your hotel in an air conditioned car. For an overnight, stay at the hotel.Day 2: Dharamshala SightseeingThe next day after breakfast leave for the sightseeing tour of Dharamshala and the sites you will cover include Chamunda Devi Temple, Chinmaya Tapovan, Norbulingka Institute, Dal Lake, Dalai Lama Temple and McLeodganj Market. Once you are done with the day tour return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.Day 3: Dharamshala – Khajjiar – Dalhousie [160 Kms]After the breakfast, you will check out from the hotel and will be driven towards Dalhousie by a car. On the way, you will visit the major tourist spots in Khajjiar including Khajjiar Lake & Khaji Nag Temple. Khajjiar Lake is surrounded by dense cedar trees. The famous Khaji Nag temple also known as Golden Devi Temple has idols of snakes and will you surely leave you mesmerized. After arrival in Dalhousie, you can check in to the hotel, spend the evening at shopping in Mall Road. Overnight stay in the hotel.Day 4: Dalhousie – Amritsar [220 Kms]After breakfast in the morning leave for the sightseeing tour of Dalhousie and places you will cover include Panchpula, Subash Baoli, St. John's Church and St. Francis Church. Panchpula is a popular picnic spot where you can spend some time relaxing and enjoying the view. Explore St. John’s Church and the St. Francis Church, which holds importance in historical sector. In the afternoon we take you to Amritsar in an air conditioned car. On reaching check in at the hotel and stay there for overnight.Day 5: Amritsar Sightseeing & Wagah Border ExcursionThe next day after the breakfast, visit the holy Golden Temple and get immersed in the spiritual aura. After that proceed towards Jallianwala Bagh and explore the memorial. From there we take you to witness the beating retreat ceremony that takes place at the Wagah Border. After a long and eventful day we take you back to the hotel for an overnight stay.Day 6: Amritsar –Delhi by FlightOn the sixth day your tour comes to an end, after the breakfast check out from the hotel. We will transfer you to the airport in Amritsar to board a flight back to Delhi.