A week amidst the blissful nature of Amritsar, Chamba, Dharamshala, McLeod gang, and bir

  1. Day 1: Amritsar
    30 minutes (11 miles) from Amritsar airport

    Begin the mesmerizing week with Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana Temple, and Wagah-Attari border ceremony.

  2. Day 2: Chamba
    5 hours (146 miles) from Amritsar

    Roam around the enticing Khajjiar Lake, witness the historic Rangmahal Palace, and take fresh air at Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary.

  3. Day 3-4: Dharamshala
    2.5 hours (56 miles) from Chamba

    Visit the Namgyal Monastery, Bhagsunag Temple and Waterfall, and engage with Tibetan culture at Tibetan Children's Village. Additionally, try the sumptuous mountain cuisine, rest at serene Naddi and Triund, enjoy a unique tea experience at the serene Tea Gardens, and shop for souvenirs at McLeod Ganj Market.

  4. Day 5-6: McLeod gang
    20 minutes (4.6 miles) from Dharamshala

    Trek through the mesmerizing slope of Triund and Indrahar Pass, pay your respects at Bhagsunath Temple and Bhagsunag waterfall, bask with nature at Dal Lake, and experience the spiritual presence at Tushita Meditation Centre.

  5. Day 7: Bir
    2 hours and 50 minutes (67 miles) from McLeod Ganj

    Get temporary adrenaline rush with Paragliding, and then lose yourself like a bird with Himalayan Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. Relax at Deer Park, offer prayers at Chokling Monastery, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Bir tea factory.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Golden Temple and other places in Amritsar (4 hours, Free)
  • Khajjiar Lake, Rangmahal Palace and Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamba (8 hours, INR 500)
  • Namgyal Monastery, Bhagsunag Temple and Waterfall, and Tibetian Children's Village in Dharamshala (16 hours, INR 1000)
  • Trekking, Dal Lake, and religious sites in McLeodgang (24 hours, INR 2000)
  • Paragliding, Deer Park, Chokling Monastery, and Bir Tea factory in Bir (8 hours, INR 2500)
  • Total Estimated Costs (52 hours, INR 5000)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider exploring Kangra Valley, Palampur Tea Gardens, and nature walks to Narghota Wildlife Sanctuary. If you have limited time, skip Chamba and spend more time in Dharamshala and McLeodgang. Don't miss the local street food, and avoid traveling during monsoon season.

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