North India Delights - Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie Tour

Morning/afternoon pick up from Amritsar airport/ railway station, Meet and greeted by Pretty planet travels representative & transferred to hotel.

Amritsar city is one of the cities of the Punjab state in India. This city was founded by the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das in 1574 on land bought by him for 700 rupees from the owners of the village of Tung.
Check into the hotel. Rest and relax!

Later Visit Golden Temple, Akal Takht & famous Amritsar market.
Later in the evening, travel to Wagah, at the India – Pakistan border, to witness the change of guard ceremony. Soldiers of both countries participate in an interesting ceremony at the end of which they shake hands. The crowds singing patriotic songs on both sides of the border and the disciplined aggression of the soldiers makes for a charming scene.
Later back to the Hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Meals & Drinks : Buffet breakfast and dinner

After breakfast, proceed to sightseeing of Amritsar. Visit the Jallianwalah Bagh – a memorial to the hundreds of innocent Indians who were massacred by General Dyer in 1919. On April 13, thousands of people gathered in a peaceful assembly on the occasion of Baisakhi - a harvest festival - atthe Jallianwala Bagh in the heart of Amritsar. When the crowds didn’t disperse after warnings, Brigadier General Reginald Dyer, an officer of the British Indian Army, ordered his band of riflemen to open fire on the gathering, killing many.
Later visit the Durgiana Hindu temple which looks like a replica of the golden temple.
Later Drive from Amritsar – Dalhousie (195 KM- 5 ½ hours approx.)
After Morning Breakfast proceed to Dalhousie – The hill station of Dalhousie named after the former British governor general, is full of old world charm and exudes a lingering aura of colonial times, covering an area of 40 sq. km and surrounded by alpine vegetation, Dalhousie has charming architecture and panoramic views of both the plains and the whitecapped Dhauladhar ranges. Cold in winter, mind in summer.
Arrive Dalhousie, upon arrival check-in to the Hotel.
Dinner & Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Meals & Drinks : Buffet breakfast and dinner

Morning after breakfast excursion to Khajjiar, often called mini Switzerland the exquisite glade of Khajiar (1960m) has a circumference of about 5 km. Along its fringes,thick forests of deodar climb the slopes,the snow lines rests above these woods.At khajjiar there is a 12th century temple known as Khajji Nag. Within the temple there are life sixe wooden images of the five pandav brothers. It is well known for its splendid architecture and a base for numerous excursions. Later drive back to Hotel.

At Evening Visit Dalhousie St. John’s Church, Kalatop. Bhara Pathar & Subhash Baoli.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Meals & Drinks : Buffet breakfast and dinner

After breakfast, drive to Dharamshala.
Nestled in the western Himalayas, the hill station of Dharamshala is a visual treat for those intending to sojourn here. Dharamshala with its pine and deodar forests, pure water bodies and snow covered mountains will completely enthrall you. Upon arrival check-in to the Hotel. Rest and relax!
Later proceed to visit Mc’leodganj-the seat of his holiness Dalai Lama, covering Beautiful and sacred Dal Lake, St. John Church, World Famous Namgyal Monestry (Dalai Lama’s Main Temple) and famous Mall road of Mc’leodganj.
Overnight at the Hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Meals & Drinks : Buffet breakfast and dinner

After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of in & around Dharamsala Covering worth - Kangra Art Museum & Bhagsu Nag Temple : Bhagsu Nag temple is in Bhagsu Village about a km from McCleodganj. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has great historical significance. About seven streams, like miniature waterfalls flow here and these are considered holy with cleansing properties by devotees. A freshwater spring also flows through the temple and bathing in its waters is considered a spiritual experience in itself. Then visit to Norbulinga Monestry, Norbulingka institute(The Tibetan Institute is the premier institute in the world which offers courses of study for Tibetan culture and arts.
Then Visit to AghanjarMahadev Temple and International Cricket Stadium HPCA.
Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Meals & Drinks : Buffet breakfast and dinner

After Morning Breakfast, proceed to Amritsar.
Dropped to the Airport/ railway station to board flight/ train for onward Journey back home.
Tours ends but memories continues.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Meals & Drinks : Buffet breakfast and dinner