Himachal Pradesh
Bir Billing and Dharamshala Tour
4 Nights / 5 Days
Dharamshala - McLeod Ganj - Bir - Palampur - Baijnath
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Package ID 0019
Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie with Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
A 5-night, 6-day tour from Amritsar: the Golden Temple and Wagah Border, then the Chintpurni and Jwalamukhi temples on the way to two nights in Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, and two nights in Dalhousie with a Khajjiar day trip.
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Quick facts
In short: Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie with Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni is a 5-night, 6-day tour. It starts in Amritsar and ends in Amritsar. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0019
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Places
- Amritsar, Dharamshala, Dalhousie
- Starts
- Amritsar
- Ends
- Amritsar
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- March to June and October to November are the best times for sightseeing in Himachal; choose December to February for snow.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0019
- Tour
- Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie with Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Destination
- Himachal Pradesh
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
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Day 1 — Arrive Amritsar – Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and Wagah Border
Arrive Amritsar, transfer to hotel and check in. Visit the Golden Temple and later visit the massacre of Jalian Wallan Bagh. Afternoon little free time to rest and evening around 3 PM drive to Wagah Border to see the Closing Ceremony, event starts exactly by 5.30 PM everyday. Border closing 'lowering of the flags' ceremony is a daily military practice that the security forces of India and Pakistan.This ceremony takes place every evening before sunset at the Wagah border, which as part of the Grand Trunk Road was the only road link between these two countries before the opening of the Aman Setu in Kashmir in 1999. The ceremony starts with a blustering parade by the soldiers from both the sides and ends up in the perfectly coordinated lowering of the two nations flags, it is called the beating retreat border ceremony on the international level. One infantryman (Jawan) stands at attention on each side of the gate. As the sun sets, the iron gate at the border is opened and the flags are lowered. The flags are folded and the ceremony ends with a retreat that involves a brusque handshake between soldiers from either side. Return back to Hotel and Overnight
Overnight: Amritsar
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Day 2 — Amritsar to Dharamshala via the Chintpurni and Jwalamukhi temples
After breakfast, check out and drive into the Himachal foothills. The first stop is the Chintpurni Temple (about 170 km from Amritsar), one of the 51 Shaktipeeths, for darshan. Continue about 35 km to the Jwalamukhi Temple, known for its eternal natural flames, then drive on through the Kangra valley to Dharamshala (about 55 km). It is a long day — about 260 km in all, 8–9 hours with the darshan stops. Check in on arrival. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
Overnight: Dharamshala
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Day 3 — Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj sightseeing
After breakfast, go up to McLeod Ganj, the seat of the Dalai Lama. Visit the Tsuglagkhang temple complex, walk to the Bhagsunag temple and waterfall, and see the church of St. John in the Wilderness among the deodar trees. Later, see the cricket stadium in Dharamshala with the Dhauladhar range behind it. The evening is free in the McLeod Ganj market for Tibetan handicrafts and cafés. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
Overnight: Dharamshala
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Day 4 — Dharamshala to Dalhousie
After breakfast, check out and drive to Dalhousie (about 120 km, 4–5 hours) through the Kangra and Chamba foothills. Dalhousie is spread over five hills among pine and deodar forests. After checking in, walk the Mall Road between Gandhi Chowk and Subhash Chowk in the evening. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
Overnight: Dalhousie
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Day 5 — Khajjiar day trip
After breakfast, take a day trip to Khajjiar (about 24 km), a wide meadow ringed by deodar forest with a small lake and the Khajji Nag temple. The road passes the Kalatop forest. Return to Dalhousie in the afternoon; if time allows, visit the Panchpula and Satdhara springs. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
Overnight: Dalhousie
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Day 6 — Dalhousie to Amritsar drop (about 210 km, 6 hours)
After breakfast, check out and drive back down to Amritsar (about 210 km, 6 hours) via Pathankot. Drop at the Amritsar railway station, airport or a hotel for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Amritsar → Dharamshala → Dalhousie
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Amritsar | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 2–3 | Dharamshala | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 4–5 | Dalhousie | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
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Questions about this package
What is included in the Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie with Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni?
For this 5-night tour of Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie with Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni cover?
The route is Amritsar → Dharamshala → Dalhousie. Overnight stays: 1 night in Amritsar, 2 nights in Dharamshala and 2 nights in Dalhousie.
How long is the Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie with Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni, and where does it start and end?
5 nights and 6 days (5 Nights / 6 Days). It starts in Amritsar (Day 1: Arrive Amritsar – Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and Wagah Border) and ends in Amritsar (Day 6: Dalhousie to Amritsar drop (about 210 km, 6 hours)).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie with Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni?
No. The Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie with Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni starts in Amritsar and ends in Amritsar, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie with Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie. This applies to all 5 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking.
Which meals are included on the Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie with Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie each morning after an overnight stay, so 5 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 6). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
Can the Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie with Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 5-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Himachal Pradesh trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Himachal Pradesh trip
Best time: March to June and October to November are the best times for sightseeing in Himachal; choose December to February for snow.
Most itineraries use a private cab from Chandigarh or Delhi. Volvo packages include overnight Volvo seats from Delhi to Manali (about 12 hours) and back, with a cab for local sightseeing.
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