Himachal pradesh 8 Days 7 Nights Tour Itinerary: Amritsar to Chandigarh via Dalhousie, Mcleodganj & Shimla

Morning leave for Dalhousie. Arrive and check in at Hotel. Proceed for local sightseeing in Dalhousie.The attraction was founded and named after Lord Dalhousie to serve as a summer retreat. Visit to churches, Jandri Ghat, Lake Mandi, Gandhi Chowk, Subash Bowli.. Stay overnight at Hotel in Dalhousie Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel

Begin your day in the picturesque hill station of Dalhousie. After a leisurely breakfast, embark on a captivating journey to Khajjiar, often referred to as the "Mini Switzerland of India." The drive from Dalhousie to Khajjiar is approximately 24 km and takes about 1 hour.

 

• Khajjiar Lake: A stunning, saucer-shaped lake surrounded by lush meadows and dense deodar forests.
• Mini Switzerland: Enjoy the panoramic views and the serene atmosphere of this beautiful valley.
• Horse Riding/Paragliding: Optional activities available for adventure enthusiasts to experience the landscape from a different perspective.

 

After soaking in the natural beauty of Khajjiar, you will drive back to Dalhousie in the late afternoon. Upon returning to Dalhousie, explore some of its local attractions.

 

Dalhousie Local Sightseeing:

• Subhash Baoli: A tranquil picnic spot with a natural spring, offering serene views.
• St. Francis Church: One of the oldest churches in the region, known for its colonial architecture.
• Gandhi Chowk (The Mall Road): Ideal for a leisurely stroll, shopping for local handicrafts, and enjoying the evening ambiance.

 

Conclude your day with dinner at a local restaurant in Dalhousie, reflecting on the scenic beauty and memorable experiences.

Next Morning After having breakfast at the hotel, Depart from Dalhousie to Dharamsala, Dharamshala is a beautiful and peaceful town spread at different levels and surrounded by a forest of pine. also cover Cricket stadium dharashala in lapse of Dhauladhar peak , visit war memorial near dharamshala .Bhagsunath and Dal Lake. Dharamsala. Go for Mcleodganj local sightseeing, Mcleodganj is a small bazaar filled with a variety of Tibetan handicrafts and artifacts. check in the hotel .Dinner & Stay overnight at Hotel in Dharamshala

(If you want to do some small trek, you can hire a guide to go Triund Trek.) Today post breakfast, we would cover Saint John in the Wilderness Church, Namgyal Monastery, Tibet Museum. Post late lunch we would head for Sunset Point. After an exciting tour of Dhauladhar Ranges, we would be returning to Mcleodganj. We will cover the sights that are still remaining including Bhagsu Nag temple, Bhagsu Nag Waterfalls, The Church, Dharamsala Stadium, Kunal pathri temple, Tea gardens, War memorial, and Tirlokinath temple. stop over at Dal Lake.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel later check out and drive to shimla . Enroute we will cover chintpurni and Jawala Ji . Arrive at Chintpurni, one of the significant Shakti Peeths. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Chinnamastika Devi.Arrive at Jwala Ji, another powerful Shakti Peeth, famous for its eternal flames that emerge from the rocks and are worshipped as manifestations of the Goddess. Unlike other temples, there is no idol; the flames are the deities.From jalawala ji it will take around 5-6 hrs to reach shimla check in the hotel dinner & overnight stay.

Today Morning After a Filling Delicious Breakfast, Visit Kufri, Popular among Trekkers. the Salubrious Climate and Stunning Natural Beauty Makes Kufri a Perfect Summer Getaway. Kufri is the Venue for Annual Winter Sports Festival Held in February. Kufri is also Renowned for other Adventures Activities such as Skiing Tobogganing (sliding Downhill On a Sled) Etc. kufri Has the Oldest Skiing Slopes in Himachal Pradesh. Kufri is also a Haven for Nature Enthusiasts and Wildlife Lovers as the Himalayan Nature Park is Situated On the Outskirts of the Town. the Park is Home to Over 180 Varieties of Fauna. Kufri is blessed with tranquility, scenery and is dotted with tourist attractions like Mahasu Peak, Chini Bunglow, Indira Tourist Park etc. When back in Shimla, visit the Vice Regal Lodge- once the summer residence of various British viceroys, it boasts of an interesting English Renaissance architecture. Thereafter in the evening, enjoy a leisure walk on the Mall Road. Delicious dinner and overnight stay. after Ample of Shopping Time Return to Your Hotel for a Mouth Watering Dinner. overnight in the Hotel.

After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, complete any remaining sightseeing in Shimla. Ensure you have checked out of your hotel before departing.

 

Depart from Shimla for Chandigarh. The distance is approximately 110 km, and the drive will take around 3.5 to 4 hours.

 

En route, consider a brief stop at:

• Kasauli – A quaint cantonment town offering panoramic views and colonial charm (optional, depending on time).

 

Upon arrival in Chandigarh, proceed directly to the Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)/Railway Staion for your onward flight. Please allow sufficient time for check-in and security procedures.

If time allows or pending anything from the sightseeing list, cover the sights in Chandigarh. The Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden, Iskcon Temple, and Government Museum and Art Gallery are famous attraction of Chandigarh which we can cover either of the days during your Chandigarh stay/visit. Later drop to the Airport/Railway Station.

If Covered everything, Just relax & drop as per the timings.