Travelpack

Highlights: Katra - Dalhousie - Dharamshala - Amritsar

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Itinerary:
1st Day: Jammu to Katra - Transfer
Welcome to Jammu Airport or Railway Station. Upon arrival at Jammu Airport/Station, Our Executive will meet you at the exit Gate and transfer you to Katra. Check into your pre-booked hotel. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Katra.

2nd Day: Katra to Vashnodevi
After breakfast, drop by car at Darshni Deori for the trek to Holy cave, and return by evening. Night stay – Katra.
Please note that Banganga to Vaishno Devi shrine is 13 kms walk per way. It is mandatory to obtain yatra slip before you begin the yatra. No transport service from our end, you can book the cab directly with the hotel for Banganga pick-up & drop-off.

3rd Day: Katra to Dalhousie
Approx Distance: 250 Km • Est. Travel Time: 5 hours
After breakfast check out & and drive for Dalhousie. Check into pre-booked hotel & later leave for local sightseeing of Dalhousie which includes below points:-
·      GPO Dalhousie
·      Subhash Chowk
·      Old and famous churches of Dalhousie
·      Tibetan Market
·      Mall Road
·      Panjpula (water fall)
Overnight stay at the hotel.

4th Day: Dalhousie to Khajjiar - Day Excursion
Approx Distance: 45 Km • Est. Travel Time: 2 hours
After Breakfast proceed for Khajjiar sightseeing also known as the Switzerland of India or its extensive grassland. Flow through a mesmerizing experience. The vast emerald green meadow of Khajjiar with its thick forested slopes of deodhars, and the stupendous mountain views from Lakkar Mandi. You can enjoy Horse Riding, Hot Air Balloon, Zorbing etc at an additional charge. Evening Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

5th Day: Dalhousie to Dharamshala - Transfer & Sightseen
Approx Distance: 120 Km • Est. Travel Time: 4 hours
After Breakfast check out from the hotel & leave your Dharamshala. Welcome to Dharamshala & before we reach hotel we will do the following sightseeing today :-
·      War Memorial
·      Tea Estate
·      HPCA Cricket Stadium
·      Norbulinga Dharamshala is the heart of Tibetan culture.  
·      Gyuto Monastery Dharamshala
·      Dharamshala Market
Later Check into your pre-booked hotel & overnight Stay at the hotel.

6th Day: Dharmshala - McLeod Ganj Sightseeing
After Breakfast  at the hotel leave for McLeod Ganj sightseeing:-
·      Dal Lake
·      Church
·      Dalai Lama Temple
·      Mcleodganj Market
·      Bhagsu Nag Temple
·      Bhagsu Nag Waterfall
and then climb the hill to Shiva's Cafe for a lovely evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.

7th Day: Dharamshala to Amritsar - Transfer & Sightseen
After Breakfast at the hotel check out & leave for Amritsar. Upon arrival, we directly visit:-
WAGAH BORDER- Wagha Border is the borderline running along the grand trunk road between Amritsar (Punjab, India) and Punjab (Lahore, Pakistan). This place attracts tourists, across both nations, who wish to witness the beating ceremony which is a daily practice performed by the border security forces of India and Pakistan.
GOLDEN TEMPLE-Also Known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is not only a central religious place of the Sikhs but also a symbol of human brotherhood and equality. Everybody, irrespective of caste, creed or race can seek spiritual solace and religious fulfilment without any hindrance. It also represents the distinct identity, glory, and heritage of the Sikhs. To pen down the philosophy, ideology, the inner and outer beauty, as well as the historical legacy of Sri Harmandir Sahib is a momentous task.
JALLIANWALA BAGH- The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919 when troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer fired machine guns into a crowd of Baisakhi pilgrims  
PARTITION MUSEUM- The partition museum is a reminder of the disturbing partition of 1947. All documents and articles pertaining to the 1947 partition and post-partition are kept in this museum. Tourists of Amritsar should not miss a chance to get immense knowledge about the partition at this museum.
 HERITAGE STREET- The Heritage Street in the holy city of Amritsar, Punjab is a beautiful example of thoughtful urban redevelopment in making public spaces accessible & more enjoyable.
 DURGIANATEMPLE- Durgiana Temple, also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Durga Tirath and Sitla Mandir, is a premier temple situated in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. This temple derives its name from the Goddess Durga, the chief Goddess deified and worshiped here. Idols of Goddess Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) and Vishnu (the protector of the world) are also deified here and worshiped.
 Overnight Stay at Hotel in Amritsar.

8th Day: Amritsar - Departure
After Breakfast at the hotel check out & leave for Amritsar Airport or Railway Station. Your trip comes to an end for fond memories to cherish forever.

Exclusions:
• Personal Expenses such as Insurance, Laundry, telephone, tips, gratuity, Mineral/soft/hard drinks
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary will be charged extra. Single Pick up & Departure is included in the cost. Multiple arrivals and departures will be charged extra
• Camera fees, Guide/tour escort charges & Entrance Fees at monuments, parks, museums, gardens etc
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot)
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to an increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect before departure
• NOTE: Kindly note that additional Christmas / New Year Gala dinner charges are mandatory to be paid at the time of the booking & it is • not included in the package.
• Room Heater and bonfire required during the winter time guest will Pay directly at the hotel.
• Local Union Cab
• All sightseeing as per itinerary, anything additional shall be charged separately.
• Multiple pickups & drops shall be charged separately.
• NOTE: Anything not in inclusions is excluded

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