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Day 1: Delhi - Pathankot - Dharmashala.
Travel by train to the railhead of Pathankot, then transfer by car to Dharamsala, home of the Dalai Lama - set against a backdrop of snowy peaks and surrounded by pine, oak, rhododendron and springs of fresh mountain water - these are some of the most breathtaking mountain views imaginable.
Day 2 and 3: Dharmashala
Enjoy two days exploring this former hill station that has become established both as a traveller's base camp and the refuge and HQ of the Dalai Lama, the Buddhist spiritual leader exiled from Tibet. Split into two parts, the 'upper' and 'lowe' town, you will find stark contrast between the peace and tranquility of the spiritualism associated with the place and the vibrant town life and busy community where the Tibetan influence remains.
Day 4: Dharmashala - Dalhousie
Travel by road to this hill station built across five hills, Kathlog, Potreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun. Dalhousie is the gateway to the Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. With its spectacular mountain views, Tibetan street markets and charming architecture, there is plenty to see.
Day 5: Dalhousie
A day trip to the Switzerland of India - Khajjar - to wander its rolling meadows, bubbling streams and visit a 12th century golden domed temple where you’ll find huge, life-sized wooden images of the five Pandava brothers.
Day 6: Dalhousie - Pathankot - Amritsar
A car takes you back to pick up the train at Pathankot for the rest of the journey to Amritsar, the city founded by the fourth Sikh guru Ram Das, and home of one of the Sikhs' most holy places, the Golden Temple.
Day 7: Amritsar
Amritsar (Pool of the Nectar of Immorality) is named after the sacred pool in the Golden Temple. Spend time exploring this haven of peace away from this busy town. You will also visit Jallianwala bagh, and the Wagha border which is the cross over point between India and Pakistan and where the changing of the guard and lowering of the flags is a spectacle not to be missed.
Day 8: Amritsar - Delhi
The last day combines site seeing with a trip to the Harike bird sanctuary, which is at the confluence of the Beas and Sutlej rivers and a winter staging post for migratory birds. The evening train returns you to Delhi.
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