Delhi to Amritsar and Dharamsala (4 Days)

Delhi to Amritsar and Dharamsala (4 Days)

Combine the spiritual aura of Amritsar with the breathtaking views of Dharamshala. Visit Golden Temple the symbol for Sikh historical and spiritual tradition along with Jalliawala Bagh, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum & watch the thunderous applause during the flag retreat ceremony at Bagha border. In Dharamsala the land of Tibetans in exiles visit Dalai Lama temple, listen the fascinating legends associated with the temple & shop Tibetan handicraft. Also visit Bhagsunag Temple & waterfall along with Naddi & Dharamkot village for stunning view of Kangra valley and Dhauladhar.

Itinerary

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.