GOLDEN TEMPLE & HIMACHAL TREK (PUNJAB + HIMACHAL)

Golden temple which is also known as Harmandir Sahib located in Amritsar,  is considered the holiest shrine in Sikh religion. Golden temple construction began in the year 1574 on land donated by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. 

Sikhism is a religion founded in 15th  century in Punjab on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Dharamshala (McLeod Ganj) is the home of Exiled Tibetan Spiritual leader and head His holiness the Dalai Lama.

His Holiness lives here with thousands of Tibetan refugees who escaped into India.  Visit the  Tibetan monasteries, enjoy the Tibetan flavors of McLeod Ganj in Dharamsala, refugees welfare associations selling  artifacts, beads  etc amidst the throbbing flea market selling local food, lively cafe’s, wine and steamed momos

  • Place – Amritsar (1N) Dharamshala (3N)
  • Duration – 4 Nights /5 Days
  • Season – Mar –June, Aug – Dec
  • Cost – On request
  • Tour type – Heritage Adventure, Cultural
  • Trekking
  • Camping & adventure
  • Heritage Temples
  • Trekking
  • Tibetan museum
  • Dalai lama temple

Day 1 – Arrival Amritsar Airport & transfer to hotel – Visit Golden temple and local market

Day 2 – Drive from Amritsar to Dhramshala – adventure activity and camp  ( 212 km-5 hrs )

Day 3 – Trek to Camp 1 ( 2300 m -4 hrs)

Day 4 – Trek back to base camp – drive to Dharamshala,visit Tibetan museum and Dalai Lama temple, local market.

Day 5 – Drive from Dharamshala to Amritsar (212km-5 hrs)

  • Accommodation in Hotels (2 N)/ Himalayan Camp (2 N)/ tents on twin / triple sharing basis
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary Day 2 Breakfast to Day 5 Breakfast
  • All Transfers in A/c vehicles, (as per Plan) however A/c would be off in the mountains.
  • Trekking and activities as per itinerary
  • Driver Allowance
  • Toll Taxes and Parking
  • State taxes
  • Any Airfare /Train fare from your city
  • Any Meals not included in package.
  • Monument entrance fees
  • The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as Mineral water, laundry, drinks, tips etc
  • Medical & Travel insurance, emergency evacuation (supplement charge)
  • Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Overview

Golden temple which is also known as Harmandir Sahib located in Amritsar,  is considered the holiest shrine in Sikh religion. Golden temple construction began in the year 1574 on land donated by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. 

Sikhism is a religion founded in 15th  century in Punjab on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Dharamshala (McLeod Ganj) is the home of Exiled Tibetan Spiritual leader and head His holiness the Dalai Lama.

His Holiness lives here with thousands of Tibetan refugees who escaped into India.  Visit the  Tibetan monasteries, enjoy the Tibetan flavors of McLeod Ganj in Dharamsala, refugees welfare associations selling  artifacts, beads  etc amidst the throbbing flea market selling local food, lively cafe’s, wine and steamed momos

TRIP FACTS
  • Place – Amritsar (1N) Dharamshala (3N)
  • Duration – 4 Nights /5 Days
  • Season – Mar –June, Aug – Dec
  • Cost – On request
  • Tour type – Heritage Adventure, Cultural
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Trekking
  • Camping & adventure
  • Heritage Temples
  • Trekking
  • Tibetan museum
  • Dalai lama temple
BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrival Amritsar Airport & transfer to hotel – Visit Golden temple and local market

Day 2 – Drive from Amritsar to Dhramshala – adventure activity and camp  ( 212 km-5 hrs )

Day 3 – Trek to Camp 1 ( 2300 m -4 hrs)

Day 4 – Trek back to base camp – drive to Dharamshala,visit Tibetan museum and Dalai Lama temple, local market.

Day 5 – Drive from Dharamshala to Amritsar (212km-5 hrs)

INCLUSIONS
  • Accommodation in Hotels (2 N)/ Himalayan Camp (2 N)/ tents on twin / triple sharing basis
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary Day 2 Breakfast to Day 5 Breakfast
  • All Transfers in A/c vehicles, (as per Plan) however A/c would be off in the mountains.
  • Trekking and activities as per itinerary
  • Driver Allowance
  • Toll Taxes and Parking
  • State taxes
EXCLUSIONS
  • Any Airfare /Train fare from your city
  • Any Meals not included in package.
  • Monument entrance fees
  • The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as Mineral water, laundry, drinks, tips etc
  • Medical & Travel insurance, emergency evacuation (supplement charge)
  • Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions