Delhi to Amritsar & Dharamsala (4 Days)
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Delhi to Amritsar & Dharamsala (4 Days)

4 days
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Day 1: Day 01; Delhi - Amritsar (Train No.12029 SWARNA SHTBDI, 0720/ 1345hr)

Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airlway station to board satabdi train to Amritsar.

On arrival at Amritsar railway station assistance and transfer to hotel.

Later excursion to visit Bagha border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony

Every evening, just before the sunset, the soldiers from the Indian and Pakistan military meet at this border post to engage in a 30-minute display of military camaraderie and showmanship. Officially, the purpose of the ceremony is to formally close the border for the night and lower the national flag. However, it is an entertainment ceremony and a display of national pride for the thousands of people who come here every day. During the build-up to the ceremony, the crowd engages in chanting the Indian national anthem, rounds of applause and Bollywood-style dancing on Hindi songs.

Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Day 02; Amritsar - Dharamsala (210km/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Gobindgarh Fort, Old Cantt Road Vijay Chowk, Lohgarh Chowk, Amritsar 143001 India
Breakfast at hotel visit Golden Temple famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The central Sikh Museum is atop the Clock Tower. The ‘Guru Ka Langar’ offer free food to around 20,000 people every day. The number shoot up to 1,00,000 on special occasions.

The Durgiana Temple - though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Golden Temple. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum famous for its rare and priceless collections, particularly Paintings, Weapons and Armours, Manuscripts & Coins.

Gobindgarh Fort originally built by Gujjar Singh Bhangi, the local chieftain in the 18th century Gobindgarh was conquered and enhanced in the early 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who renamed it after the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The fort had five cannons which included the famous two ‘Zamzama' cannons.

Rickshaw ride and walking tour of old market in Amritsar.

Later drive to Dharamsala check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Day 03; Dharamsala

Stop At: Dal Lake, Road to Naddi Village from McLeod Ganj, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala 176219 India
Breakfast at hotel. Visit McLeodganj, which is home to most of the Tibetan exiles. At McLeodganj, the Tibetans have established many monasteries, schools and temples. McLeodganj has a distinctly different character, with its brightly painted buildings, Buddhist temples, prayer flags fluttering in the air and saffron monks and nuns hurrying along the streets. The main Buddhist temple or Tsuglagkhang (cathedral) is a five-minute walk from the main bazaar. Said to resemble the one in Lhasa, the temple is surrounded by red and gold prayer wheels that are set in motion by devotees to scatter prayers in the air.

Dal Lake: lake surrounded by Deodar trees, with temple of Durgeshwara Mahadev by the lakeside.

Bhagsunath Temple old temple of Bhagsunath with a fresh waterspring. Further, about 0.5 km is beautiful Bhagsunath waterfall which is enough to sooth one’s eyes and mind.

Church of St. John in the Wilderness, built in 1860, worth a visit for its beautiful stained glass windows, the church was severely damaged in a major earthquake that rocked the region in 1905. Rebuilt subsequently, the church has old bells that had been cast in London and installed in 1915. Lord Elgin, one of the few Viceroys of India who died in office, lies buried here. Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Day 04; Dharamsala - Delhi (flight)

Stop At: Dharamsala War Memorial, Nr. GPG College, Dharamsala 176215 India
Breakfast at hotel transfer to Dharamsala airport to board flight for Delhi.

On arrival at Delhi airport assistance and transfer to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Included
  • 3x Breakfast
  • Return transfer (hotel to railway station and back) in Delhi.
  • 1 Night accommodation at hotel in Amritsar with breakfast
  • 2 Night accommodation at hotel in Dharamsala with breakfast
  • Train Ticket Delhi to Amritsar and back in AC Chair Car Tier
  • Transfer and sightseeing as per program in Amritsar & Dharamsala
  • Entrance fee to monuments
  • 1 Day guide service in Amritsar
  • 1 Day guide service in Dharamsala
  • Applicable GST
  • Flight ticket Dharamsala to Delhi in Economy Class
  • Entry/Admission - Golden Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Gobindgarh Fort
  • Entry/Admission - Dal Lake
  • Entry/Admission - Dharamsala War Memorial
Not included
  • Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
65%
Cultural
50%
Nightlife
35%
Adrenaline
30%
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