Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Amritsar - Arrive in Amritsar and the Wagah border
- You are met at Amritsar airport and driven to your hotel to check in and rest.
- In the late afternoon you head out to the Wagah border for the daily flag lowering.
- The drill, the marching and the crowd on both sides make it a lively hour.
- You return to your hotel in Amritsar for the night.
2Day 2 - Amritsar sights, then drive to Dalhousie
- After checking out you spend the morning seeing the city.
- The Golden Temple is the main stop, calm inside despite the crowds, with its gilded shrine set in the tank.
- You also see the Durgiana Temple and walk through Jallianwala Bagh.
- Your cab then climbs into the hills to Dalhousie, where you check in for two nights.
3Day 3 - Out to Khajjiar for the day
- You drive out towards Khajjiar with a stop at Kalatop for valley views.
- The Kalatop sanctuary is a good place for a short forest walk among cedars.
- At Khajjiar you have time by the small lake ringed with meadow and pine.
- The old Khajji Nag Temple sits just beside it and is worth a look.
- You return to Dalhousie for the night.
4Day 4 - Move to Dharamshala and see the town
- You check out and drive across to Dharamshala, checking in on arrival.
- After a short rest you go out to the hillside cricket stadium with the Dhauladhar range behind it.
- You also visit the war memorial and stop at the Tibetan monastery and market.
- Overnight in Dharamshala.
5Day 5 - A day in McLeod Ganj
- You spend the day up in McLeod Ganj.
- Naddi village gives you a clear view of the Dhauladhar peaks.
- St John in the Wilderness is a small stone church tucked into the deodar forest.
- You visit the Bhagsunath Temple, the waterfall above it, and the main monastery with its prayer flags.
- Back to your hotel in Dharamshala for the night.
6Day 6 - Trip ends at Amritsar - Drive down to Amritsar and fly out
- After a slow morning and breakfast you check out.
- Your cab takes you back down to Amritsar airport in time for your flight.
- The trip ends here.
About this plan
Start at the Golden Temple, climb into the deodars, stay five nights in a bed. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Private cab & driverHandpicked staysYour dates, your pace24×7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 6D / 5N
- Airport pickup and drop at Amritsar in a private vehicle
- 1 night in Amritsar with breakfast and one more meal each day
- 2 nights in Dalhousie with breakfast and one more meal each day
- 2 nights in Dharamshala with breakfast and one more meal each day
- Evening visit to the Wagah border
- Amritsar city sightseeing
- Day trip to Khajjiar with Kalatop
- Dharamshala sightseeing and a full day in McLeod Ganj
- All drives and transfers in a private vehicle
Not included
- Flights and trains to and from Amritsar
- Anything personal such as laundry, tips, phone bills and shopping
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Entry tickets and camera fees at monuments, parks and sanctuaries
- Optional activities such as paragliding or ropeway rides
Sightseeing on this plan
01Golden Temple02Wagah Border03Khajjiar04Dalhousie Mall05McLeod GanjBhagsu Falls
