Arrive from Kolkata and check in to your pre-booked hotel; breakfast at the hotel is included with most rooms (hotels typically serve breakfast 7:00am–10:30am).
Visit the spiritual heart of Amritsar — the marble causeway, inner shrine and the free langar; the complex is open 24 hours but mornings are less crowded for couples seeking a peaceful experience.
Try an authentic Amritsari thali, dal and lassi at a historic dhaba near the old city; most dhabas operate from about 9:00am to 10:00pm and are ideal for group dining.
Attend the flag-lowering ceremony at the India–Pakistan border — start times vary seasonally (commonly between 5:30pm–7:30pm). Arrive early to secure seating; expect ~45–75 minutes transfer each way from central Amritsar.
Enjoy hearty Punjabi dinner options like roasted chicken, butter naan or vegetarian tandoori dishes; many places are open until 10:30pm–11:00pm — great for groups.
Rest at your hotel. Recommended room rent band is INR1,500–1,700 per room; for six people we suggest 3 rooms at approx. INR1,600 each (INR4,800 total per night).
Visit Durgiana Temple (architectural twin of Golden Temple) then wander Hall Bazaar for textiles, phulkari and juttis; shops typically open from 9:30am to 8:30pm.
Enjoy early hotel breakfast (included) and prepare for a long scenic road transfer to Dalhousie via Pathankot; drive time typically 6–8 hours depending on traffic and stops.
Choose gentle horse rides around the meadows or short tandem paragliding flights (seasonal; operators usually 9:00am–5:00pm). Costs vary by operator — suitable for adventurous couples.
Visit the main Tibetan temple complex to observe monks, prayer wheels and the peaceful courtyard; complex generally open 6:00am–7:00pm (dress respectfully).
Triund trek is a 4–6 hour round-trip from McLeodganj; start early (around 6:00am) for cooler conditions and panoramic Dhauladhar views. If not trekking, enjoy a relaxed morning in town.
Attend a cultural demonstration or browse for Thangka paintings and other Tibetan crafts; institute hours often morning–late afternoon — confirm locally.
Have breakfast at the hotel (included) and check out for transfer to the nearest airport or railhead to catch your flight/train to Kolkata; travel time to Pathankot/Amritsar ~2–4 hours depending on connection.
Drive to the airport or station for your chosen connection to Kolkata; travel costs excluded per your request. Allow sufficient buffer for check-in and traffic.
If you arrive in Kolkata this evening, have dinner at a comfortable Bengali restaurant or hotel — otherwise have dinner on board. Typical Kolkata restaurants open from 7:00pm; plan for a relaxed dinner.
Enjoy a relaxed hotel breakfast (many hotels serve from 7:00am–10:30am) and unwind after travel; use this morning to sort luggage and finalise departure plans.
If time allows, visit Victoria Memorial (grounds open 10:00am–5:00pm) or have a group lunch on Park Street — both are comfortable, iconic Kolkata experiences well-suited to end the trip.
Enjoy a final group lunch sampling Kolkata classics — kathi rolls, fish specialities or continental dishes; restaurants normally open for lunch from noon.
Head to Kolkata airport, railway station or home; this completes the itinerary with Kolkata as the final end location. Allow adequate time for transfers and check-in.