Dharamshala & Dalhousie
Tibetan monasteries and Triund views at McLeod Ganj, then Dalhousie's colonial walks and Khajjiar's meadow.
Trip at a glance
- Duration5 days / 4 nights
- Starts inDharamshala & McLeod Ganj
- RouteDharamshala & McLeod Ganj · Dalhousie &…
- Places2 destinations
- StateHimachal Pradesh, India
- Ideal forHill-station holidays, Cultural holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-4E07G4
Best time to visit: March to June and September to November




Trip overview
Tibetan monasteries and Triund views at McLeod Ganj, then Dalhousie's colonial walks and Khajjiar's meadow.
The route spends 2 nights in Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj and 2 nights in Dalhousie & Khajjiar, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits hill-station holidays and cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
- Arrive via Kangra Airport (Gaggal and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Triund trek: Ridge trek with Dhauladhar views
Day 2Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj: Bhagsu Waterfall and St John in the Wilderness
- Bhagsu Waterfall: Waterfall and temple
- St John in the Wilderness: Church in the cedar forest
Day 3Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj to Dalhousie & Khajjiar
- Travel from Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj to Dalhousie & Khajjiar by private vehicle
- Check in at your Dalhousie & Khajjiar hotel
- Panchpula: Waterfall and streams
Day 4Dalhousie & Khajjiar: Dainkund Peak and Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary
- Dainkund Peak: Highest point with valley views
- Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary: Forest walks
Day 5Depart from Dalhousie & Khajjiar
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Kangra Airport (DHM) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Realistic drive times on hill roads
- Viewpoints planned for clear mornings
- Warm layers advised even in summer
- Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
- Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj: Start the Triund trek early to reach the ridge before the afternoon clouds.
- Dalhousie & Khajjiar: Stay in Khajjiar for a night if you want the meadow without day-trip crowds.
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