DHARAMSALA

Route: Delhi-Dharamshla (McLeodganj)Pho-Kanal- Kereri village- Bal- Laka Got-Trund- Bhagsu-Dharamsala- Paragpur- Amritsar-Delhi.

Day 1:
Leave your country for New Delhi.

Day 2: Arrive Delhi:
Assistance on arrival and transfer to Pre-booked hotel, morning free to re-charge. Afternoon guided tour of Old Delhi, visiting the Red-fort (Close on Mondays) and Chandni Chowk (Silver Marker) by cycle rickshaw. Breakfast.

Day 3: Delhi sightseeing
After breakfast guided visit to New Delhi, visiting India Gate, Birla Temple and Humayun’s Tomb. Afternoon free, Overnight in hotel.

Day 4: Delhi/Jhallandar to Dharamhshala:
Early morning transfer to the railways station for Shatabdi Express to Jalandhar , departing at 0720hrs and Arriving at 1210hrs. Arrive Jalandar and transfer to Dharamsala 135kms/5hrs, a beautiful drive through the foothills with terraced fields/ villages and distant mountain views Breakfast in train, Lunch in local restaurant, dinner in hotel.

Dharamsala: The hill station was established by the British between 1815 and 1847, but remained a minor town until H.H. Dalai Lama settled here after Chinese invasion of Tibet in October 1959. There is an obvious Tibetan influence in McLeodganj, with monasteries, Tibetan restaurant and Tibetan and Himachalie shops.

Day 5: Dharamsala:
Explore this fascinating town with Tibetan atmosphere; also visit to the Monastery of H. H. Dalai Lama. All meals and overnight in hotel.

Day 6: Dharamsala ( Mcleod Ganj)- BOA village. 1600mts TREK BEGINS.
After early morning breakfast we drive about two hours to Boa Village situated on the banks of river Brahal, enroute we will be rewarded with fine views of the Dholodhars, our 12kms/5hrs trek starts with 2hrs steep ascend to Batuni a remote tribal village, from hear another half hour takes us to Lingru Nag temple ( Snake God). Nice place for lunch, after lunch we decend to our camp at Konal village, the trek is through the forest, terraced fields and small villages. All meals and overnight in tents.

Day 7: Kanal to Kareri. 1975mts.
After early breakfast we begin our 14kms/6hrs trek. we make a steep ascent for about 4hrs to the top of the ridge through the mixed forest, from top ridge we have fine views of the valley below and another one hours almost flat walk take us to Kareri village ( 2070mts), we camp in a lovely meadow on the banks of Laund river, surrounded by rolling hills and distant views of the mountains and village on the other side of the river with slate roofs. Campfire and overnight. All meals

Day 8: Kereri- Bal ( 2330mts)
After early breakfast we continue our 6hrs trek initially a very gradual ascent, through small bushes to a lovely mountain village, experience the way of life by shearing a cup of Tea ( hot sweet Chai) with the family, who will be very pleased and happy to host you, the village also offers distant views of the Dauladar mountain range, we continue through the open meadows and pine forest to another village with lovely houses, and then descent through the valley to a beautiful mountain stream ( people may wish to have dip here, as the stream creates some beautiful pools), this is also a perfect place for lunch, after lunch and some rest we begin our gradual ascent for about one hour and then steep ascent through dense mixed forest of bamboo, oak and pine to the col offering beautiful views of the valley, from col it is another 30 min gradually ascent to the Bal village (2330mts), we pass through the bal village along the terraced fields to another beautiful camping place with gushing river nearby and distant views of Camel peak ( 5300mts). Overnight in tents. All meals.

Day 9: Bal – Laka Got( 3500mts/ about 9hrs)
After breakfast we cross the river over a suspension bridge and then make a steep ascent through mixed forest of Rothundreadren and pine for about 2hrs, the forest is heaven for bird watchers, we come to a ridge where there is a small chai (Tea) shop, after some rest we make a gradual ascend, whole path is flocked with the gaddi tribal people taking their cattle to high pastures of Lak and Triund, the trek offer fine views of grassy slope and the distant views of Dharamsala. After having Lunch the views are opening up, and now we are getting closer to Dhauladhar mountain range, we ascent through a meadow with a small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and then through the Oak forest to Laka Got, a perfect camping place offering close-up views of the Dhuladhar mountains. Overnight in tents. All meals.

Day 10: Laka Got to Triund (2985mts). 3hrs trek.
Morning free to explore this lovely campsite or if people feel fit enough they can make an early morning steep ascent over loose stones to 4500mts pass for fine views of the himalaya and the Chamba valley. After lunch short trek of about 3hrs to Truind though the pine/oak forest and fine meadows. Camp fire and overnight in tents. All meals.

Day 11: Triund- Bhagsu Nag Village (1740mts/ about 5hrs trek) TREK ENDS.
After breakfast we walk over a grassy ridge for about 4kms with fine views of the valley below and the snowy peaks on other side, after trekking for 4kms we star a steep descent trough the mixed forest of Oak, Rothoundrend, and bamboo to small Bhagsu Nallaha (Stream), cross the river by hoping over boulders to a small Chai Shop and the further few kms gradual descent just below attractive water fall, perfect place for lunch, after lunch we trek for another 30 min to Bhagsu Nag Village which has a lovely temple and natural springs! Great for refreshing dip! Our jeeps will be waiting for us to drive 2hrs/70kms to a delightful Heritage Hotel Judges court at Paragpur surrounded by the only heritage village in India, Enjoy the views of the distant Dauladar mountains. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 12: Paragpur- Amritsar ( about 5/6hrs drive).
After breakfast enjoy a guided walk through the heritage village, return back for lunch and after lunch drive to Amritsar for overnight in hotel. Breakfast and Lunch.

Day 13:Amritsar
A sightseeing tour of Golden Temple and Jalawala Bagh. Breakfast and Overnight in hotel.

Day 14: Amritsar- Delhi ( by fast train).
Early morning train to Delhi, Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel for overnight. Afternoon visit to Qutub Minar and Spice market.. Late night transfer to the airport.

Day 15: Departure .

Extension Tours are available to.
Agra, with Taj Mahal set in paradise gardens.
Jaipur, Pink City of Jai Singh with elephant ride.
Udaipur, Romantic lake City.