Culture Tours · Punjab · Himachal Pradesh
Amritsar & Dharamshala
From the Golden Temple to the Dalai Lama's hills
- Duration
- 6 days
- Experience
- Culture Tours
- Destination
- North India
- Season
- Year-round
- Pace
- Easy
- Begins in
- Amritsar
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 2/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
A soulful journey from the glowing Golden Temple and the Wagah border ceremony to Tibetan monasteries, tea gardens and pine forests in Dharamshala and Dalhousie.
- Golden Temple at night & langar
- Wagah border ceremony
- McLeod Ganj & Tsuglagkhang
- Dalhousie & Khajjiar meadow
Day by day
- D1
Arrive Amritsar
Golden Temple evening palki ceremony.
- D2
Amritsar
Jallianwala Bagh, Partition Museum, Wagah border ceremony.
- D3
Amritsar → Dharamshala
Drive into the Kangra valley; tea gardens.
- D4
McLeod Ganj
Dalai Lama temple, Bhagsu falls and Tibetan cuisine.
- D5
Dalhousie & Khajjiar
Colonial hill town and the 'mini Switzerland' meadow.
- D6
Depart
Transfer to Pathankot or Amritsar.
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.
What's included
- Hotels on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Private / group transport as listed
- Sightseeing with local guides
- Flights & trains to start point
- Lunch & dinner unless mentioned
- Monument entry fees
- Travel insurance
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
