Dharamshala Dalhousie Khajjiar tour package — 5 days in Dhauladhar country
Dhauladhar country in one loop: Tibetan McLeodganj, the Bir paragliding meadow, colonial Dalhousie and the Khajjiar bowl, with the Chamba valley thrown in when the road allows.
- Fixed all-inclusive fare — tolls, permits, night halts inside the quote
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup
- Pay the balance to the driver at the end of the trip
- Discounts on round trips, multi-day tours and group bookings
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Route length
- 1090 km of driving
- Fare from
- ₹31,500 all-inclusive, per vehicle
- Starts & ends
- Delhi, Chandigarh or Amritsar → Delhi, Chandigarh or Amritsar
- Altitude range
- 700 m to 2,400 m (Dainkund)
- Best months
- March–June and September–November; snow at Dalhousie in January
Dharamshala Dalhousie Tour Package — day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Delhi / Chandigarh / Amritsar → Dharamshala
Plains to Kangra. From Amritsar it's a short five hours; from Delhi it's a full day with lunch at Jalandhar or Una.
- 2
McLeodganj, Bhagsunag, Naddi (35 km)
Dalai Lama temple and the Tsuglagkhang complex, Bhagsunag waterfall walk, Dal lake and the Naddi sunset point over the Dhauladhar.
- 3
Bir Billing day or Palampur tea belt (110 km)
Either the paragliding takeoff at Billing and the Bir landing meadow, or the quieter Palampur tea gardens, Baijnath temple and Tashi Jong monastery.
- 4
Dharamshala → Dalhousie via Chamba (180 km)
The Ranjit Sagar and Chamba road. Afternoon in Dalhousie — Subhash Baoli, Panchpula, the church walk.
- 5
Khajjiar, Kalatop → onward drop
Khajjiar meadow early, Kalatop sanctuary drive, then the descent to Pathankot and your onward city.
Dharamshala Dalhousie Tour Package price by vehicle
Fares are per vehicle for the entire itinerary, not per person. Everything the road charges you — fuel, driver allowance, night halts, tolls, parking, inter-state permits and green tax — is already inside the number below.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Package fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Dzire / Aura) | 4 passengers · 3 bags | ₹31,500 | Best for couples on the Shimla and Kangra circuits. |
| SUV (Ertiga / Innova Crysta) | 6–7 passengers · 4 bags | ₹37,500 | Our default for snow, gradient and high-altitude legs. |
| Tempo Traveller (12 / 17 seater) | 12–17 passengers | On request | Group tours — quoted after we see the exact halts |
Discounts available on round trips, multi-day tours and group bookings — ask Kartik or Paras on WhatsApp.
Highlights of this circuit
- Dalai Lama temple, Bhagsunag waterfall and the McLeodganj café circuit
- Bir Billing — India's paragliding capital, with a takeoff-site drive
- Dalhousie's Subhash Baoli, Panchpula and the Dainkund ridge
- Khajjiar's 'mini Switzerland' meadow and the Kalatop deodar drive
- Chamba's Laxmi Narayan temple complex and Bharmour option
Permits, terrain and who it suits
Permits: None required
Circuit: Dharamshala · McLeodganj · Bir · Dalhousie · Khajjiar · Chamba
Best for: Travellers who want green Himachal rather than snow Himachal, Amritsar add-on trips, and families combining a spiritual stop with a hill holiday.
A local driver's tip for this trip
Pair this with Amritsar, not Delhi. Amritsar airport to Dharamshala is under five hours on good road, and you can put the Golden Temple at either end of the trip without adding a travel day.
What's included
- Private cab for the full itinerary with a Himachal-licensed hill driver
- All fuel, driver allowance, night halt charges and inter-state permits
- Toll, parking and green tax on every stretch of the circuit
- Snow chains, shovel and first-aid kit on winter departures
- Airport, railway station or hotel pickup at no extra charge
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from Kartik and Paras during the trip
What's not included
- Hotels and meals (we can block rooms with our partner properties on request)
- Monument, monastery and national park entry tickets
- Rohtang Pass rotation permit fee where the government charges it separately
- Adventure activities — paragliding, rafting, skiing, ATV rides
- Anything caused by landslides, road closure or weather beyond the itinerary
Dharamshala Dalhousie Tour Package — questions travellers ask us
What is the cost of a Dharamshala Dalhousie tour package?
Five days starts at ₹31,500 in a sedan and ₹37,500 in an SUV from Delhi, all-inclusive of fuel, driver allowance, night halts, tolls, parking and permits. From Amritsar or Chandigarh the same package is around ₹7,000 less.
How far is Dalhousie from Dharamshala by road?
About 180 km, or five to six hours, via Nurpur and Chamba. It looks short on a map but the Chamba road is winding, so we start after breakfast and keep the afternoon free in Dalhousie.
Is Khajjiar really 'mini Switzerland'?
It's a genuinely beautiful saucer-shaped meadow ringed by deodar at 1,950 m, and the Swiss ambassador did put up a marker in 1992. Go before 10 am — after that the horse rides and food stalls fill the ring road.
Can we add Amritsar and the Golden Temple?
Yes, and it's popular. We start or end at Amritsar airport with a Golden Temple and Wagah border day, adding one night and roughly ₹6,000 to the package.
Is Bir Billing paragliding included?
The drive to the Billing takeoff and the Bir landing site is included; the flight itself is paid directly to a licensed operator, usually ₹2,500–₹3,500. The season runs roughly October–November and March–June.
When does it snow in Dalhousie?
Late December through February, with Dainkund and Khajjiar getting more than Dalhousie town. Roads are usually cleared within a day of snowfall and our winter vehicles carry chains.
Is McLeodganj worth staying in over Dharamshala?
For most people, yes. McLeodganj has the temple, the cafés and the Triund trailhead, and it sits 500 m higher with cooler evenings. Lower Dharamshala is quieter and better if you want space and parking.
Can we do the Triund trek during this package?
Yes — it's a four to five hour climb from Galu Devi, so we build it as a full day and the driver waits at the trailhead. Add a night in McLeodganj if you want to camp at the top.
Which airport should we fly into?
Kangra (Gaggal) airport is 15 km from Dharamshala but has limited flights. Amritsar is the reliable alternative at five hours, and Chandigarh at six. We do pickups from all three.
Is this package good in the monsoon?
Kangra gets heavy monsoon rain in July and August — the Dhauladhar is one of the wettest places in India. It's lush and empty, but landslide delays happen. We'll tell you honestly if a departure date looks risky.
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Book the dharamshala dalhousie tour package
Send your dates and headcount — you'll get the day plan and one fixed all-inclusive number back the same day. Free cancellation up to 48 hours, balance paid to the driver at the end of the trip.