About this Himachal Tour
Himachal hills meet Punjab's spiritual heart
A rewarding combination of mountains and spirituality. Explore the Tibetan culture of Dharamshala/McLeodganj and the meadows of Dalhousie and Khajjiar, then descend to Amritsar for the golden glow of the Golden Temple and the stirring Wagah border ceremony.
Two states, two moods - Himalayan calm and Punjabi warmth - in one smooth trip.
Trip Highlights
Monasteries, meadows and the Golden Temple
The Golden Temple at Amritsar
The Dalai Lama temple at McLeodganj
Khajjiar & Dalhousie
The Wagah border ceremony
Jallianwala Bagh & Amritsari food
Two states in one trip
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Seven days from the hills to the Golden Temple
- Arrive in Dharamshala; check in at McLeodganj.
- Evening at the market and cafes.
- The Dalai Lama temple and museum.
- Bhagsu falls and the HPCA stadium.
- Drive to colonial Dalhousie.
- Evening on the Mall.
- Khajjiar meadow, lake and Kalatop views.
- Panchpula falls.
- Drive to Amritsar.
- Evening aarti at the Golden Temple.
- Morning Golden Temple darshan and langar.
- Jallianwala Bagh; evening Wagah border ceremony.
- Optional Amritsari breakfast (kulcha!).
- Depart from Amritsar by air/train/road.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- All arrival & departure transfers
- 6 nights hotel stay (Himachal & Amritsar)
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- All sightseeing & transfers by private vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls & parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Train/air fare to the start city
- Lunches & personal expenses
- Rohtang permit, adventure & activity charges
- Entry tickets, ropeway & pony rides
- GST as applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to Carry
Mountain holiday essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Best Time: March–June is pleasant and green; December–February brings snow to Shimla, Manali and Kufri; July–September sees monsoon showers and occasional landslides.
How to Reach: The trip is by road in a private vehicle. Most itineraries start from Chandigarh or Delhi; the nearest airports are Chandigarh, Kullu (Bhuntar) and Gaggal (Dharamshala).
Hill Roads: Himachal''s mountain roads are winding and slower than plains. We plan realistic drive times and use experienced local drivers.
Money & Network: Carry some cash for smaller towns; ATMs are in main towns. Mobile network is good in cities and patchy in remote valleys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
They pair naturally - after the Himalayan calm and Tibetan culture of Dharamshala and Dalhousie, Amritsar adds the spiritual glow of the Golden Temple and the energy of the Wagah border, giving a rich two-state experience in one trip.
Yes - you visit the Golden Temple for both an evening and a morning, experiencing the aarti, darshan and the community langar. It is the spiritual and emotional highlight of the trip.
It is the daily flag-lowering ceremony at the India-Pakistan border near Amritsar - a high-energy display of drill and patriotism watched by big crowds. We time the visit and help you get seated.
It is about a 4-5 hour drive down to the plains. We do it as a travel day, arriving in time for the evening at the Golden Temple.
Yes - Amritsar has an international airport and a major railway station, making it a convenient exit point. We plan your onward travel accordingly.
Very - it blends mountains, monasteries, meadows, spirituality and street food, so travellers with different interests all find something they love.
Amritsari kulcha, chole, lassi, fish and the Golden Temple langar are must-tries. We can recommend the best-loved local spots near your hotel.
March to June and September to November offer pleasant hill weather and comfortable plains temperatures in Amritsar. Peak summer can be hot in Amritsar, and monsoon may slow the hill roads.
