Duration: 04 Nights / 05 Days

Routing: Delhi – Dalhousie – Khajjiar – Chamba – Dalhousie – Delhi

Dalhousie Fact Sheet

To See	Grand fort at Jandhari Ghats, Seven Streams at Satdhara, Waterfalls at Panchpullah, Kala Tope
Eating Options	Amritsari, Sher-e-Punjab and the Royal Dhaba on Court Road – Indian Cuisine, Moti Mahal, New Metro and Lovely – Multi Cuisine, Snow Lion on Gandhi chowk – Tibetan Food.
Must Visit	Subhash Boli – Where Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose is Believed to Have Meditated.
Must Enjoy	Picnic at Jandhari Ghats, located ½ km from Dalhousie. See the Grand Fort of Chamba Rulers.
Getting Around	Khajjiar – 22 kms, Chamba – 29 km, Kangra – 83 km, Dharamshala – 92 kms
Shopping Destinations	Tibetan Market – Buddhist Paintings, Wollens, Junk Jewelery, Variety of Copper and Silver 'Diyas'. Himachal Hand loom and Crafts Centre – Chamba and Kullu Shawls. Tibetan Handicrafts Center – Traditional Handicrafts and Tibetan Carpets, Souvenirs.

Day 01: Delhi – Chandigarh (approx. 5 hrs)
Chandigarh – Dalhousie (approx. 7 hrs)
Today in the evening around 1730 hrs, leave for Dalhousie via Chandigarh by road. On arrival at Chandigarh, you may halt at any of “Indian Authentic Dhabas” for having Dinner. Later we will continue our journey to Dalhousie.
Overnight – Driving by road

Day 02: Dalhousie Arrival
Arrive at Dalhousie in the morning. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Relax till late afternoon to overcome the exertion of long and tiresome long journey. In the late afternoon we will proceed for the sightseeing of Dalhousie. Dalhousie holds natural beauty and a range of colonial architecture. Dalhousie is built over five hills – Kathlog, Potreyn, Tehra, Bakrota & Balun. Places to visit:
Dainkund Walk - A gentle, sloping walk near an Air Force base in Dalhousie, leading to a Hindu temple.
Alah Water Tank - The main water tank in the area, holding 100,000 gallons.
Upper Bakrota - The highest area in Dalhousie, it has a number of estates, a residential school, and an Army barracks at the top. The area is circled by a road called Bakrota Walk. It was the preferred destination of the landed gentry of Punjab during the Raj, now populated by similar residents from the new India. Some of the houses are worth seeing, but are mostly on private gated estates.
Kala Tope Rest House - It's on the way to Khajjiar at the toll barrier for Kala Tope, a road to the left of the barrier leads to the government rest house, a nice quiet spot and a great place for a picnic. The 3-km route through dense pine forests from Lakkadmandi to Kala Tope is simply exhilarating. No cars are allowed on this 3-km route.
Kalatop wild life reserve: It lies between Dalhousie and Chamba at the northwestern extremity Daula Dhar. Dalhousie-Chamba Road runs through the sanctuary, which contains about 15 villages.This reserve covers an area of 3069 hectares. The terrain is steep and typical of the Outer Himalayas. It is drained by several tributaries of the Ravi River which lies just to the north. There is a lake at Khajjiar. Khajjiar, Kalatop, Dain Kund, Lakarmandi, and Bara Pathar are the tourist attractions that fall in this sanctuary. From Gandhi Chowk, a steep, uphill walk will take you to the scenic Bakrota Circle. After walking about 2 kilometers, the road to this sanctuary starts near the Municipal Water Resivoir. The panoramic views of Pir Panjal Range and countryside are breathtaking.
Overnight stay at Resort

Day 03: Dalhousie (Full day excursion to Khajjiar)
After breakfast we proceed to Khajjiar for our Full day excursion. Often called India's Switzerland, the exquisite glade of Khajjiar has a circumference of about 5 km. along its fringes, thick forests of deodar climb the slopes and the snow-line rests above these woods and in the centre of the glade, is a small lake fed by streams that traverse the green carpet. Khajjiar was probably a glacial bowl formed during the last Himalayan ice age and left with a lake that gradually withered away. Khajjiar is part of the notified Kalatop – Khajjiar sanctuary. The Monal Pheasant, a bird which was fairly common till recent times has become relatively difficult to spot nowadays. At Khajjiar there is a 12th century temple dedicated to Khajjair. Within the temple are life-size wooden images of the five Pandav brothers.
Places to Visit:
Khajjiar Lake: As you keep on moving, you approach the point ( see photo on the left side ) from where you can have the bird's eye view of the 'Khajjiar ground and the lake in the middle. Honestly, it seems like a dream from far. So you should stop at this point and have a view of this wonderful creation of the mother nature. After that you move towards the Khajjiar Lake and the ground.
Kailash View and Horse Riding: On a clear day, you can see the Mountain Kailash from Khajjiar ground. You can also enjoy the horse riding here. Some local people are engaged in this business and you can ride the whole Khajjiar ground (from outside) for a nominal charge. The riding is very enjoyable, also the horses are well trained and do not scare you away.
Khajjiar Villages: Besides the view of the Lake in the middle of the ground, there is a lot more to explore. Outside the Khajjiar ground is thick deodar forest and amidst the forest, there are various small villages i.e. khajjiar village, rota village, ladi village etc. (mainly situated near the slopes) Villages are situated far from each other, but not too far from Khajjiar ground. There are many apple orchards in Khajjiar area. Look at the photograph on the right side - This is a small village named ladi and you can see many apple trees in the image and when the season comes, they are full of apples. On the right side is the photograph of Khajjiar village. The location of the village is striking. You can have the breathtaking view of the hills from here. No doubt, the whole Khajjiar area is a magical paradise.
Later drive back to Dalhousie.
Overnight stay at Resort.

Day 04: Dalhousie (Full day excursion to Chamba)
Chamba town (915m). stands on the right bank of the river Ravi. As a former princely State, it is one of the oldest in the century and dates back to the sixth century. It is well known for its splendid architecture and as the base for numerous excursions. It is also a district headquarters. Drive back to Khajjiar.
Places to visit:
Chamab Chaugan: A public promenade - a grassy maidan less than 1 km. in length and about 75 metres wide. It is a busy local trading centre for villagers from the surrounding hills. Each year Chaugan is the site for the Minjar procession ( Minjar Mela ). The fair lasts for a week and people attend the fair in the Minjar procession. The fair lasts for a week and people attend the fair in the local customs and colorful dresses, in a gay mood walking in the Chaugan where a large number of sports and cultural activities take place to commemoratethis occasion. On the conclusion of fair the "Minjars" are immersed into the Ravi river. It is also an establishment base for various exciting treks into the valley around.
Chamba Town: Located on the banks of the Ravi River the township resembles an Italian village fortress. The weather of Chamba is always pleasant, not too cold and not too hot because of its typical height of 1006 meters from mean sea level. A gentle cool breeze is refreshing the whole town at intervals. There are many famous places around Chamba Town. Chamba is known for its streams, meadows, temples, paintings, rumal (handkerchief) and lakes. Chamba Town sometimes experiences snowfall during winter.
Sui Mata Temple, located atop the hill of Shah Madar, is a beautiful place to visit. While here also see the Chamunda Devi Temple. The Hari Rai Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu is an 11th century temple in Chaugan, also worth visiting.
Laxmi Narayan Temple: Laxmi Narayana Temple, which is the main temple of Chamba town was built by Sahil Varman in the 10th century AD. The temple has been built in the Shikhara style. The temple consists of Bimana i.e. Shikhara and GarbhGriha with a small antralya. Laxmi Narayana Temple has a mandapa like structure also. The wooden Chhattries, the shell roof, atop the temple were in response to the local climatic conditions as a protection against snowfall. There are several other temples within the complex. The temple of Radha krishna, Shiva Temple of Chandergupta and Gauri Shankar Temple are among these.
Lama Dal: Held sacred to Lord Shiva, this lake lies amidst bare rock. 'Lama Dal' means a long lake. It is in the inner slopes of Dhauladhar range. This is a group of seven lakes, the largest of all is Lama Dal. It is 20 km from Dainkund (Dayankund). It is said to have unknown depth.
Later in the evening drive back to the resort in Dalhousie.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 05: Dalhousie – Delhi (approx. 12 hrs drive)
Today check-out the hotel at 12 noon.
Later drive back to Delhi for your onward journey.