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KASHMIR TOUR-07

DALHOUSIE DHARAMSHALA WITH GOLDEN TEMPLE AND VAISHNO DEVI

Duration:08 Nights 09 Days

Amritsar (Arrive) - (01 Night Amritsar)- Dharamshala(02 Night)- Dharmashala - (02 Nights)Dalhousie (02 Nights) Katra- Jammu /  Drop

Route

Access-Prefered Arrival: Amritsar // Prefered Departure: Jammu

Distances

Amritsar to Dharamsala -189 kms (4 hrs) / Dharamsala to Dalhousie -120 kms (4 hrs) / Dalhousie to Katra -230 kms (6.5 hrs)

Katra to Jammu -50 kms (1.5 hrs)

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Amritsar.

Visit Golden Temple, Jalianwalabagh and Wagah Border Arrive at Amritsar. Visit Golden Temple, the most revered pilgrim centre for Sikhs, one of the five Takhts and a renowned tourist attraction. Also, visit Jalianwala Bagh and the evening beating retreat ceremony at Wagah Border (36 kms).

Day-2 Amritsar - Dharamshala.

Visit Norbulingka Institute. Proceed to Dharamsala (3500+ ft asl, 190 kms - 5 hrs). Visit Norbulingka Institute, a must-visit for any visitor to Dharamsala for a Tibetan cultural heritage experience and St Johns Church. Time permitting, visit war memorial at Dharamsala, which commemorates martyrs of the area.

Day-3 Mcleodgunj Visit and options visits around Dharamsala 

Morning visit to Mcleodgunj (6500+ ft asl, 10 kms), visit Dalai Lama Monastery and Bhagshunath Temple (3 kms from Mcleodgunj). Visit local street market for Tibetan artefacts. Naddi Area near Cantonment (8 kms from Mcleodgunj) has one of the best Himalayan views of the area. In the evening time permitting, Pilgrimage oriented travellers may head for Chinmaya Tapovan, an ashram complex established by the late Swami Chinmayananda (10 kms from Dharamsala). Guests who can do a bit of walking can head for Kunal Pathri Temple, a 3 km walk from Dharamsala is a rock temple dedicated to Goddess Kapaleshwari. Guests also have an option to head for Naam Art Gallery, a renowned art gallery.

Day-4 Dharamsala - Dalhousie.

Visits around Dalhousie Proceed to Dalhousie (7000+ ft asl - 120 kms - 3.5 hours). Time permitting visit local markets and local places to visit such as Churches in Dalhousie, Panchpula / Sat Dhara (confluence of 7 streams said to have medicinal effect).

Day-5 Khajjiar, Chamba, Chamera Lake excursion Full Day excursion to Khajjiar Meadows (22 kms), Chamba (riverside pilgrim centre at 44 kms from Dalhousie can be visited with Khajjiar) and Chamera Lake (large lake with watersports centre). Enroute visit Barkota hills. Back by late evening.

Day-6 Kalatop Excursion / Walk 

Explore Kalatope Wildlife Sanctuary (The sanctuary is home to a variety of species including black bears and barking deer, abundant variety of bird life), Dainkund peak etc. Kalatope is an 8 km moderately uphill walk through pine forests. The hilltop offers excellent views of the area around and snow peaks. Paragliding is offered here in Summer. Guests looking to relax and not do walking may just enjoy snow peak views of Dalhousie and relax.

Day-7 Dalhousie - Katra 

Proceed to Katra (230 kms - 6.5 hrs). Enroute visit Raghunath Temple at Jammu, time permitting.

Day-8 Vaishnodevi Darshan 

Early morning start for Vaishnodevi climb (Total 13 kms walk to the temple that takes about 4-5 hours). Enroute stops at Adhkwari Temple and darshan at Baba Bhaironath Temple is recommended). During Summer and peak travel season it may be advisable to start the climb previous evening. Once queue tickets are purchased the wait period could be half an hour to 3 hours depending on the rush. During season Yatra Parchi (entry tickets required to beging the uphill walk), it is recommended to purchase in advance to avoid delays. Guests looking for Helidarshan (Helicopter ride, darshan and back), morning flights are recommeded for best weather and least uncertainity. Return by late evening.

Day-9 Departure Depart for onward journey.

After Breakfast you will be dropped at Jammu Railway Station or Jammu Airport

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