Experience the magic of Himachal Pradesh. From the tranquil Tirthan Valley to the vibrant culture of Dharamshala, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, spirituality, and natural beauty.
Starting point // Endpoint |
Kullu // Dharamshala |
Destination Covered |
Tirthan Valley, Dharamshala, McLoed Ganj, Palampur, Triund |
Maximum Altitude |
2850 mtrs |
Arrive Kullu Airport and transfer to Gushaini. Check in at Sunshine Himalayan Cottages.
Evening free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, head towards Sharchi Village, which is known for its traditional wooden houses and beautiful views. A rough guess of around 50 houses comprising the village of Sharchi. Snowy peaks in the background make Sharchi feel like a very picturesque village. There is lush greenery in whatever open spaces that we can see lending it a serene feel. Explore the village and interact with the locals to learn about their culture and way of life.
Overnight at Hotel.
Post breakfast – drive towards Jalori Pass, A high-altitude mountain pass at around 3,200 meters. It's known for its panoramic views, and nearby Sewolsar Lake. Later drive back towards Gushaini enroute visiting Chaini Kothi. A large tower-like structure in the Chaini village of Himachal Pradesh, at an altitude of about 2,000 meters. The building is made of stone and wood in the Himachali style and has two towers, one of which has been converted into a temple. Chaini Kothi is over 45 meters tall and is considered one of the tallest examples of traditional local architecture in Himachal Pradesh.
Overnight at Hotel.
Morning Breakfast and drive towards Dharamshala enroute visiting Palampur. In Palampur take a stop at Wah Lodge to experience Tea Gardens (You can also enjoy tea tasting session at the lodge).
Continue drive towards Dharamshala. Arrive and check in at Hyatt Regency.
Evening free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Morning after breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Dharamshala. Visit Dalai Lama Temple, St. John in the Wilderness, State Museum (Closed on Mondays), War memorial and Norbulingka institute. Rest of the day at leisure or you can visit local market of McLeod Ganj. Overnight at Hotel.
OPTION: Evening a walk from Dharamkot Village to Naddi Village followed with cooking demonstration and dinner with a local Shepherd Family.
It is perhaps the easiest Himalayan trek to do on your own. With breathtaking views of the Kangra valley and the snow-covered Dhauladhar ranges, it is also very picturesque. Most of the trail is a gradual hike through rhododendron and oak trees. Yes, few parts of the trails are steep, however beautiful. Triund top offers view of mighty Dhauladhar Range of Himalayas.
This is a 06Km trek starts from Gallu Temple. Overnight at Hotel.
Breakfast, and proceed for full day excursion of Kangra Fort and Masroor Rock Cut Temples. It is is one of the oldest forts in India, with a history dating back to the Trigarta Kingdom mentioned in the Mahabharata. The fort is known for its massive stone walls, intricate carvings, and several temples within its premises. Continue towards Masoor Rock cut Temples. These temples are believed to date back to the 8th century and are carved out of a single rock. The complex consists of 15 monolithic rock-cut temples with intricate carvings depicting Hindu deities and scenes from mythology.
Drive back to Dharamshala. Overnight at Hotel.
Breakfast at hotel and later transfer to airport for boarding flight to onward destination.