5N Himachal Pradesh Tour | Dalhousie & the Khajjiar Meadow

6 Days 5 Nights

5 nights across Dalhousie, Khajjiar and Dharamshala, with 3-star stays, daily breakfast and private transfers handled end to end.

Khajjiar's cedar-ringed green meadow, often called India's mini-Switzerland, is the reason many travellers pick this 5-night route through Dalhousie and around. The trip strings together Dalhousie, Khajjiar and Dharamshala, pairing colonial-era promenades and quiet churches with open grassland and forest drives, an easy fit for families wanting hill air without a punishing pace.

What you'll actually do

Across 5 nights the route takes in Panchpula, St. Francis Church, St. John's Church, Subhash Baoli and Khajji Nag Temple, covered city by city rather than in one rushed day. Stays follow the pattern Dalhousie (2N), Khajjiar (1N), Dharamshala (2N), which keeps drive times sensible and leaves real time in each base. With 3 included activities built into the plan, the days are paced for families and couples alike.

Who this tour is for

Plan on 5 nights in 3-star hotels on a breakfast plan, private car transfers between the cities, plus airport pickup and drop. It suits families and groups travelling together, with the routing, stays and driving sorted end to end so you keep the focus on the hills.

Trip Highlights

Day 1: Dalhousie | Arrival & Check-in

Arrive in Dalhousie, transfer to the hotel and settle in for the stay.

Day 2: Dalhousie | Colonial Dalhousie

Stroll the colonial promenades to Panchpula, St. Francis Church, St. John's Church and Subhash Baoli through deodar woods.

Day 3: Dalhousie | Khajjiar Excursion

Take the excursion to Khajjiar, the meadow station known as India's mini Switzerland.

Day 4: Khajjiar | Khajjiar Meadow

Visit Khajji Nag Temple and Khajjiar Lake on the broad Khajjiar grassland.

Day 5: Dharamshala | Church of St. John

A McLeodganj day taking in Church of St. John, War Memorial, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium and Bhagsu Falls under the Dhauladhar wall.

Day 6: Dharamshala | Departure

Check out and transfer for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

• 3 Star / 4 Star-star hotel accommodation — Alps Resorts (2 nights)
• 3 Star / 4 Star-star hotel accommodation — Hotel Sher E Punjab (1 nights)
• 3 Star / 4 Star-star hotel accommodation — DLS Hotel Shiva Sanctuary and Spa (2 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
• Meals as per itinerary
• 3 activity passes (as per itinerary)

  • No
  • Not Required
  • Dalhousie
  • Dharamshala
  • 3 Star / 4 Star
  • Breakfast
  • Dalhousie (2N), Khajjiar (1N), Dharamshala (2N)

Overview

Khajjiar's cedar-ringed green meadow, often called India's mini-Switzerland, is the reason many travellers pick this 5-night route through Dalhousie and around. The trip strings together Dalhousie, Khajjiar and Dharamshala, pairing colonial-era promenades and quiet churches with open grassland and forest drives, an easy fit for families wanting hill air without a punishing pace.

What you'll actually do

Across 5 nights the route takes in Panchpula, St. Francis Church, St. John's Church, Subhash Baoli and Khajji Nag Temple, covered city by city rather than in one rushed day. Stays follow the pattern Dalhousie (2N), Khajjiar (1N), Dharamshala (2N), which keeps drive times sensible and leaves real time in each base. With 3 included activities built into the plan, the days are paced for families and couples alike.

Who this tour is for

Plan on 5 nights in 3-star hotels on a breakfast plan, private car transfers between the cities, plus airport pickup and drop. It suits families and groups travelling together, with the routing, stays and driving sorted end to end so you keep the focus on the hills.

Trip Highlights

  • Khajjiar Lake
  • Bhagsu Falls
  • Panchpula
  • St. Francis Church
  • St. John's Church

Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    Dalhousie | Arrival & Check-in

    Arrive in Dalhousie, transfer to the hotel and settle in for the stay.

    Overnight: DLS Dalhousie valley resort

  • Day
    02

    Dalhousie | Colonial Dalhousie

    Stroll the colonial promenades to Panchpula, St. Francis Church, St. John's Church and Subhash Baoli through deodar woods.

    Overnight: DLS Dalhousie valley resort

  • Day
    03

    Dalhousie | Khajjiar Excursion

    Take the excursion to Khajjiar, the meadow station known as India's mini Switzerland.

    Overnight: DLS Dalhousie valley resort

  • Day
    04

    Khajjiar | Khajjiar Meadow

    Visit Khajji Nag Temple and Khajjiar Lake on the broad Khajjiar grassland.

    Overnight: Hotel Sher E Punjab

  • Day
    05

    Dharamshala | Church of St. John

    A McLeodganj day taking in Church of St. John, War Memorial, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium and Bhagsu Falls under the Dhauladhar wall.

    Overnight: DLS Anupam Resort

  • Day
    06

    Dharamshala | Departure

    Check out and transfer for your onward journey home.

Cost Includes

  • • 3 Star / 4 Star-star hotel accommodation — Alps Resorts (2 nights)
  • • 3 Star / 4 Star-star hotel accommodation — Hotel Sher E Punjab (1 nights)
  • • 3 Star / 4 Star-star hotel accommodation — DLS Hotel Shiva Sanctuary and Spa (2 nights)
  • • Airport pickup and drop transfers
  • • Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
  • • Meals as per itinerary
  • • 3 activity passes (as per itinerary)

Cost Excludes

  • • Airfare (book your own flights separately)
  • • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • • Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
  • • Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
  • • Optional activities and excursions

Trip Dates

  • Tuesday June 23, 2026
    Sunday June 28, 2026
  • Wednesday July 1, 2026
    Monday July 6, 2026
  • Saturday August 1, 2026
    Thursday August 6, 2026
  • Monday September 14, 2026
    Saturday September 19, 2026
  • Saturday October 10, 2026
    Thursday October 15, 2026
  • Tuesday November 3, 2026
    Sunday November 8, 2026
  • Tuesday December 1, 2026
    Sunday December 6, 2026
  • Wednesday January 20, 2027
    Monday January 25, 2027
  • Saturday February 13, 2027
    Thursday February 18, 2027
  • Friday April 16, 2027
    Wednesday April 21, 2027