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Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kalatop and Khajjiar — 5 Total Nights

5 nights across Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Dalhousie and Khajjiar
Duration
5 nights
Journey
Delhi → overnight coach → Dharamshala (2 hotel nights) → Dalhousie (1 hotel night) → Khajjiar → Dharamshala → overnight coach → Delhi; 5 total nights
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The journey

Travel from Delhi to the Dhauladhar foothills on an overnight coach journey into Dharamshala. Explore the spiritual centre of McLeod Ganj, the Dalai Lama Temple, the Tibet Museum at Gangchen Kyishong, the HPCA Stadium, and nearby mountain waterfalls. Continue along scenic roads to Dalhousie for forest walks through Kalatop Sanctuary and a stop at Panchpula.

Take in the open cedar-fringed meadows and lake of Khajjiar before returning to Dharamshala to catch your overnight coach back to Delhi. With three hotel nights and two nights on comfortable overnight coaches, this journey combines tranquil Himalayan landscapes, vibrant Tibetan culture, and peaceful colonial hill stations.

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Your holiday, day by day

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DelhiDelhi

Day 1 · Delhi

Delhi to Dharamshala by overnight coach

Reach your boarding point in Delhi to board the overnight Volvo coach to Dharamshala. Settle in for the scenic overnight road journey as the route leaves the plains of northern India and climbs towards the Himalayas. You spend tonight travelling on the coach.

Meal notes

Meals not included

DharamshalaDharamshala

Day 2 · Dharamshala

Dharamshala, Tibet Museum and Dalai Lama Temple

Arrive in Dharamshala this morning and transfer to your hotel to freshen up, rest, and enjoy breakfast. Begin sightseeing at the Tibet Museum at Gangchen Kyishong near the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, open between 09:00 and 17:00, except during the 13:00 to 14:00 lunch hour and on Saturdays. Continue to the War Memorial, the Dharamshala tea gardens, and the scenic HPCA Cricket Stadium. Conclude your tour with an unhurried visit to the Dalai Lama Temple Complex. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at your hotel in Dharamshala.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

McLeod GanjMcLeod Ganj

Day 3 · McLeod Ganj

McLeod Ganj temples, church, lake and waterfall

Have breakfast at the hotel, then set out for a full-day tour around McLeod Ganj. Preserve meaningful visits to Namgyal Monastery, walk through deodar woods to St. John in the Wilderness Church, and stop at Dal Lake, where water levels vary with the season. Head to the revered Bhagsu Nag Temple and take the walking trail to Bhagsu Waterfall. Afterwards, spend leisure time exploring the Tibetan craft markets and cafes, where snacks and shopping are at your own expense. Return for dinner and an overnight stay in Dharamshala.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

DalhousieDalhousie

Day 4 · Dalhousie

Transfer to Dalhousie, Kalatop forest trek and Panchpula

Enjoy breakfast, check out, and take the mountain drive from Dharamshala to Dalhousie. Check in to your hotel and rest briefly before heading to Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary for a peaceful forest trek beneath towering pines and deodars. Continue along the road to visit the refreshing Panchpula Waterfall. Afterwards, return to town with free time to browse Dalhousie's local markets for momos and souvenirs at your own cost. Dinner is served at your hotel, where you stay overnight.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

KhajjiarKhajjiar

Day 5 · Khajjiar

Khajjiar meadows, Dharamshala drive and Delhi coach

After breakfast, check out and drive from Dalhousie to Khajjiar. Spend unhurried time walking across its wide green meadows and around Khajjiar Lake, with optional horse riding or photography available at your own expense. Preserve the scenic mountain road back to Dharamshala. Arrive at the bus stand in time to board your overnight Volvo coach to Delhi. Spend tonight travelling on the coach.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

DelhiDelhi

Day 6 · Delhi

Morning arrival in Delhi

Arrive at your drop point in Delhi this morning as your overnight coach journey concludes. From here, you can continue with your onward journey or head home, bringing your mountain holiday to a close.

Meal notes

Meals not included

Day 1 of 6

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Places worth exploring

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Dalai Lama Temple

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War Memorial

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Dharamshala tea gardens

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HPCA Cricket Stadium

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In this holiday plan

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation (2 nights Dharamshala, 1 night Dalhousie) on MAP Plan (Breakfast & Dinner), plus one complimentary breakfast on Day 2
  • Overnight Volvo coach tickets from Delhi to Dharamshala and Dalhousie to Delhi
  • Vehicle as per itinerary (Dzire / Innova / Tempo Traveller) for sightseeing and transfers
  • Toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary

Plan for these extras

  • −Personal expenses such as entry charges, telephone, laundry, and room heaters
  • −Extra meals and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
  • −Entry fees for monuments, museums, parks, or jeep safaris
  • −Insurance

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Your starting price₹27,800

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.

When is the best time to visit Delhi, Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Dalhousie, Khajjiar?

Our travel experts advise the ideal window for Delhi, Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Dalhousie, Khajjiar when you request your tailored quote.

How many days is Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kalatop and Khajjiar — 5 Total Nights?

6 days and 5 nights, across 5 destinations.

Which places does Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kalatop and Khajjiar — 5 Total Nights cover?

Delhi, Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Dalhousie, Khajjiar. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Delhi, Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Dalhousie, Khajjiar?

Dalai Lama Temple; War Memorial; Dharamshala tea gardens; HPCA Cricket Stadium; Tibet Museum; Namgyal Monastery.

Who is Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kalatop and Khajjiar — 5 Total Nights best suited to?

Travellers seeking a balanced mountain escape combining Tibetan culture, gentle forest trails, and scenic hill retreats.

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kalatop and Khajjiar — 5 Total Nights cost?

From ₹27,800 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 5-night itinerary?

3 nights hotel accommodation (2 nights Dharamshala, 1 night Dalhousie) on MAP Plan (Breakfast & Dinner), plus one complimentary breakfast on Day 2; Overnight Volvo coach tickets from Delhi to Dharamshala and Dalhousie to Delhi; Vehicle as per itinerary (Dzire / Innova / Tempo Traveller) for sightseeing and transfers; Toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances; Sightseeing as per itinerary. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kalatop and Khajjiar — 5 Total Nights?

Personal expenses such as entry charges, telephone, laundry, and room heaters; Extra meals and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary; Entry fees for monuments, museums, parks, or jeep safaris; Insurance.

How do I book Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kalatop and Khajjiar — 5 Total Nights?

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Do I need a visa for Delhi, Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Dalhousie, Khajjiar?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹27,800
per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.
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