05 Nights Dharamshala & Palampur by Volvo

MorningreachDharamshala and driver will meet you and transfer into your hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Later day is free.

In the afternoon Visit Dal Lake, St John Church, Bhagsu Nath Temple, waterfall and Dalai Lama Temple

Dal Lake Located at the height of 1775 mtr above the sea level, the Dal Lake is a small yet picturesque lake surrounded by rugged mountains and towering deodar trees and is a marvelous place to be at. Your Next stop is St. John Church is this Anglican church lies in the forest near Forsythe Gunj. This neo—Gothic stone church was built in 1852 and has some fine Belgian stained-glass windows. Later drive to Bhagsunag: This ancient temple is 2 kms from Mcleodganj. Close to this temple is a beautiful waterfall. The waterfall is present at a walkable distance from the Bhagsu temple and a perfect place to revel in the glories of nature and spend some quiet moments in peace and serenity. Your last destination is the Dalai Lama Temple:  It is the residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The Tibetan Government in exile has been here for almost four decades. The impressive monastery has larger than life images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avalokteshwara.

Now time is free to enjoy the Mcleodganj Market- Grab some souvenirs like Singing bowls, Jewelry, Buddha statues, Prayer flags, Prayer wheels, rugs, Handcrafted diaries, Local Tibetan handicraft, paintings, etc from the local market.

Later, a drive back to the hotel.  Overnight stay at the hotel.

After Breakfast enjoy your Dharamshala City tour. Visit International Cricket Stadium, State War Memorial (Entrance payable directly).

The picturesque Cricket Stadium is unique in India as it is situated at an altitude of 1,457 m above the sea level and has the snow-capped Himalayan mountains in the background. The War Memorial is located near Stadium and in the pine forest of Dharamshala it was built to commemorate the memory of those who fought valiantly for the honor of their motherland.

Later, a drive back to the hotel.  Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, Proceed to Palampur. Palampur is a quiet town situated on a plateau with the backdrop of dramatic Neugal Chasm and Bundla Stream Cutting across on the edge. Surrounded by Green tea Estates and forest of Pine.

Enroute visit the famous temple of Shri Maa Chamunda Devi on the bank of Baner River. According to a legend, the Goddess Chamunda was enshrined as chief Goddess with the title of Rudra in the battle between demon Jalandhra and Lord Shiva which made this place famous as “Rudra Chamunda.

Further proceed to Palampur and Visit Palampur Tea Gardens.  The lush gardens are peppered throughout the town and make for a wonderful and memorable tour. The green tea plants will leave you transported to another heavenly world and the aroma of the leaves is truly a drug to tea lovers.

Later drive to hotel. On arrival Check into your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel

After breakfast. Day free to explore the city on your own. In the evening we will drop you at Volvo bus stand for your journey back home. Overnight journey by Volvo to Delhi