Himachal · starts in Chandigarh
Dharamshala and Dalhousie Scenic Escape from Chandigarh in Himachal
- Dharamshala 3N
- Dalhousie 1N
Where you stay
Dharamshala
3 nights
Hotel Yatrika ★★★ · Super-Deluxe room
Dalhousie
1 night
Echor Alpine Meadows Khajjiar Dalhousie ★★★ · Super-Deluxe room
4 nights in 2 cities, 2 rooms. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Hotel
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
Trip details
- Duration
- 4 nights, 5 days
- Starts from
- Chandigarh
- Transport
- Ertiga, A/C
- Hotels
- As listed in the stay plan
Day by day
Day 1 · Dharamshala
Chandigarh to Kangra
Arrive at Chandigarh Railway Station. Meet your private cab. Begin the drive toward Kangra (~5.5 hours). Stop at Jwalamukhi Temple en route. Visiting this on the way prevents anunnecessary 70km round-trip detour later. Arrive in Kangra, check in to The Hotel Yatrika, and have a comfortable lunch. Visit Brajeshwari Mata Temple, followed by Gupt Mata Mandir. Explore Kangra Fort in the late afternoon light. Evening Return to the hotel for a restful night.
Night in Dharamshala · Hotel Yatrika ★★★
Day 2 · Dharamshala
Kangra to McLeodganj
Check out The Kangra Hotel and visit Chamunda Mata Temple. Drive up toward Dharamshala, stopping at the Norbulingka Institute to seebeautiful Tibetan arts and crafts. Visit the picturesque HPCA Cricket Stadium. Continue up the mountain, check in to The Himtrek Stays McLeodganj. Take a relaxed evening stroll through the local McLeodganj Market and grab dinner at a local cafe. Over night stay at hotel Himtrek Stays.
Night in Dharamshala · Himtrek Adventure Camps Mcleodganj ★★★
Day 3 · Dharamshala
McLeodganj Sightseeing
Start the day at the Dalai Lama Temple for a peaceful and spiritual morning. Head up to the Bhagsu Nag Waterfall. Take the climb slowly and use the rest stops along the stairs. Enjoy lunch in the Bhagsu or McLeodganj area. Visit St. John in the Wilderness Church, known for its beautiful gothic architecture in a pine forest setting. Stop by Dal Lake (smaller than the Kashmir lake, but very peaceful) and end the afternoon at Naddi View Point for a spectacular sunset over the Dhauladhar mountain ranges.
Night in Dharamshala · Himtrek Adventure Camps Mcleodganj ★★★
Day 4 · Dalhousie
McLeodganj to Dalhousie
Check out from The Himtrek Stays and begin the ~4-hour scenic drive to Dalhousie. Take a mid-way break to stretch your legs and grab tea. Arrive in Dalhousie, check in to Hotel Mount View, and enjoy lunch. Head out toward Khajjiar. Stop briefly to see the Panchpula Waterfall on the way. Drive through the dense, picturesque pine and deodar forests of Kalatop. Arrive at Khajjiar. The wide, open meadows here are ideal for unwinding, taking photos, and enjoying light activities. In Evening Drive the short distance back to Dalhousie Hotel Echor Alpine Meadows .