Arrive from Kolkata and check in to your pre-booked hotel. Breakfast is taken at the hotel (usually served 7:00am–10:30am) and is included with the room rate.
The spiritual heart of Amritsar; visit the marble causeway, inner shrine and experience the free langar. Temple complex is open 24 hours; best visited early or late to avoid peak crowds.
Try authentic Amritsari thali, dal, lassi and stuffed kulcha; a quintessential local meal near the old city. Many dhabas open 9:00am–10:00pm; portions are generous and great for groups.
Historic memorial garden commemorating 1919 massacre; quiet, reflective and close to the Golden Temple. Usually open 6:30am–6:00pm; allow time to read exhibits and see the well.
A carefully curated museum telling personal stories of the 1947 Partition — powerful and informative. Typical opening 10:00am–6:00pm (check for closures), entry small fee supports collections.
Patriotic flag-lowering ceremony at the India–Pakistan border; start times vary seasonally (approx. 5:30pm–7:30pm). Arrive early for seats; manage transport time (~45–75 minutes from city).
Enjoy robust Punjabi dinners: roasted chicken, butter naan, makki roti or vegetarian tandoori dishes; open till late (usually 9:00pm–11:00pm). Great for group dining and couples.
Rest at your booked hotel. Suggested budget range: INR1,500–1,700 per room per night; for 3 double rooms expect approx. INR4,800 per night (average INR1,600 × 3).
Visit the Durgiana Temple (architectural twin of Golden Temple) then stroll Hall Bazaar for textiles, phulkari work and juttis. Shops generally open 9:30am–8:30pm.
Pleasant garden and museum with history of the Sikh Empire; check seasonal opening (often 9:30am–5:00pm). Good if your group enjoys history and quiet walks.
Have an early hotel breakfast (included) and prepare for the road transfer to Dalhousie; long drive (approx. 6–8 hours depending on stops and route via Pathankot).
Scenic highway drive through Punjab into Himachal Pradesh; travel-time varies — expect 6–8 hours including a lunch stop. Note: travel cost not counted in the trip budget per your instruction.
Couple-friendly activities: gentle horse rides around the meadows or short tandem paraglides (seasonal; operators 9:00am–5:00pm). Costs vary — choose as a group.
Visit the Tsuglagkhang complex to observe monks, prayer wheels and the peaceful courtyard; temple complex normally open 6:00am–7:00pm (dress respectfully).
Triund is a 4–6 hour round-trip trek from Mcleodganj (start early around 6:00am); offers panoramic views of the Dhauladhar range. If you prefer not to trek, enjoy a relaxed morning in town.
Have breakfast included at the hotel and check out; prepare for transfer to the airport or railhead for onward journey to Kolkata. Travel cost is excluded from the budget per your instruction.
If you arrive in Kolkata this evening, have dinner at a comfortable Bengali restaurant or hotel — otherwise dinner on board (costs similar to local dining).