Amritsar · 5 Nights / 6 Days
Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie
The Golden Temple city, then the Himachal hills: McLeodganj and the Dalai Lama temple, Khajjiar and Dalhousie, over five nights with Amritsar as the gateway.
Duration
5 nights / 6 days
Route
Amritsar → Dharamshala → Dalhousie → Amritsar
Best months
March to June and September to November
Price
On request
Planned and run by the Falcon Trails team
Local team in Srinagar · private cab · itemised quote before you pay
Day by day
The whole itinerary, nothing withheld.
- 1
Arrive Amritsar, the Golden Temple and Wagah
Pickup at the airport or station, the Golden Temple and the langar, and the Attari–Wagah border for the evening Beating Retreat.
Hotel in AmritsarDinner - 2
Amritsar to Dharamshala
Jallianwala Bagh and the Partition Museum in the morning, then the drive to Dharamshala, about 200 km. Evening in McLeodganj.
Hotel in Dharamshala / McLeodganjBreakfast & dinner - 3
McLeodganj
The Tsuglagkhang complex and the Dalai Lama’s temple, Bhagsu waterfall and St John in the Wilderness, and the Kangra valley views.
Hotel in Dharamshala / McLeodganjBreakfast & dinner - 4
Dharamshala to Dalhousie
The drive to Dalhousie through the Chamba hills, about 120–130 km. An easy evening along the colonial-era malls and churches.
Hotel in DalhousieBreakfast & dinner - 5
Khajjiar and Dalhousie
Khajjiar, the saucer-shaped meadow often called a mini Switzerland, and Dainkund or the Chamba town on the way back.
Hotel in DalhousieBreakfast & dinner - 6
Dalhousie to Amritsar, departure
The drive back to Amritsar, about 200–210 km, and drop at the airport or station. A Chandigarh drop can be arranged instead on request.
Breakfast
What’s included
- Hotels as per itinerary in the category you choose, on twin-sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Pickup and drop at Amritsar airport or railway station
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing in the itinerary
- The evening drive to the Attari–Wagah border for the Beating Retreat ceremony
- One named trip coordinator on WhatsApp for the whole trip
Not included
- Flights or trains to and from Amritsar
- Entry tickets, camera fees, guides and anything not listed as included
- Seating or premium passes at the Attari–Wagah ceremony, where applicable
- Lunches, drinks, tips and personal expenses
- Ropeways, entry fees and activities in the hill stations
We list exclusions plainly rather than burying them. If something here matters to you, ask — most can be added to the quote.
A Small Promise from Us
When you book this tour with Falcon Trails, we plant a native tree in Kashmir in your party’s name as our contribution towards preserving the natural beauty of the valley for future generations.
Honest Travel Advisory
Who this Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie itinerary is NOT for
- •Hill drives take time: The Amritsar–Dharamshala and Dharamshala–Dalhousie legs are mountain roads; we plan unhurried starts and keep the sightseeing close to each base.
- •Season and snow: March to June and September to November are the easy months. Winter brings snow and the odd closed road at Khajjiar and Dainkund; we tell you what is open for your dates.
If any of these apply to your party, speak to us and we will adapt the route.
Before you book
Questions on this itinerary.
How far is Dharamshala from Amritsar?
About 200 km, roughly 5 to 6 hours by road. We drive it by private cab on Day 2.
Can we add Dalhousie or Katra differently?
Yes — the Himachal loop is flexible, and Katra can be added for the Vaishno Devi yatra. Tell us your dates and we re-plan the nights.
Customise this trip
This is the template. Yours will be different.
Add a night, swap a hotel category, start from a different city, travel with fifteen people instead of two. Tell us what changes and we rebuild the itinerary and the quote around it.
Every quote comes from our own team, from the planner who will actually run your trip.