KANGRA KALEIDOSCOPE

Arrive at Pathankot/ Chakki Bank Railway Station. (90 Km, 3 Hrs) or Gaggal Airport (21 Km, 1 Hr). Transfer by road to Upper Dharamshala. This hill station is the seat of His Holiness Dalai Lama and the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile. The town has a large Tibetan refugee settlement and numerous monks in their flowing maroon robes can be seen in their traditional clothes walking past serenely turning their prayer wheels. In the evening visit Dalai Lama's main temple, "Namgyal Monastery" at McLeodganj. It houses giant stucco statues of the Buddha, Avalokiteshwara and Padmasambhava. Also visit St. John church, situated in the wilderness just one km from McLeodganj, this church is one of the most poignant memories of the British Raj. Dinner and Overnight in the hotel.

After breakfast enjoy a guided jungle trek of about 6 km covering Dharamkot village, Naddi, Dal Lake and McLeodganj. In the evening visit famous Bhagsu temple complex, comprises of ancient shiva temple, fresh water springs, swimming pool and a waterfall. Enjoy the truly relaxing moments in the lap of Nature at Bhagsu waterfall. Dinner and Overnight in the hotel.

After breakfast we will take you to explore the beautiful Kangra Valley. Visit Chinmaya Tapovan- a modern temple on Vedanta, Norbuilinga- a tibetian cultural centre, Brijeshwari temple at Kangra, Chamunda Devi Temple, Andretta Art Gallery and Palampur. Palampur , tea capital of Northern India is surrounded on all sides by tea gardens and pine forests before they merge with the Dhauladhar ranges.. Return back to Dharamshala. In the evening enjoy shopping of Tibetan handicrafts. Dinner and Overnight in the hotel.

After breakfast transfer to Pathankot / Chakki Bank railway station or Gaggal Airport for your onward journey or journey back to home.