Day wise Travel Itinerary
Day 1 : Palampur
Morning leave Palampur. Arrive and check in at Hotel. The land of Tea Estates : Drive Southwest towards Palampur, a small hill station established by the British rule in India. En route visit the ancient Baijnath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The legend says that it has the same lingam (symbol of Shiva) that Lord Shiva had given to the demon king Ravana on being pleased by his sacrifice. But Ravana could not carry it to his kingdom, as he could not lift it from here.Evening is free for your personal activities. You can visit Tashijong Monastery or ramble in the tea gardens or nearby village.
Day 2: Palampur - Mc Leodganj
The Little Lhasa : Begin with a visit to Andretta pottery village. Later drive towards Mc Leodganj, a town checkered with a number of Tibetan rehabilitations and educational centers. En route visit the Norbulinka Institute, an endeavour to keep alive the Tibetan arts.Mc Leodganj is also the official residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lamaspiritual leader of Tibetans. After lunch you can visit the Bhagsunag temple and the monasteries in the town.
Day 3: Mc Leodganj
Residence of the Dalai Lama : The sightseeing list for the day includes a visit to St John Church and Masrur, the proud owner of the only rock cut temples in North India.If you are interested in bird sighting you can visit Maharana Pratap Sagar reservoir where you can see them in a good variety and number.
Day 4: Mc Leodganj - Dalhousie
Cool Retreat : Drive northwest towards Dalhousie, yet another hill station established by the British rule in India. You will see here the colonial churches, Bakrota hills, Kalatope viewpoint and other places of interest.Evening is free for leisure activities.
Day 5: Tour Ends
Nature's bounty : This last day of the tour is kept for an excursion to Khajjiar and Chamba. The major attractions here are the ancient temples including the Laxmi Narayan temple and the un spoilt beauty of the place.In the evening you will drive towards Pathankot to board the train for Delhi.
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