Dalhousie, Khajjiar & Chamba tour package

4 days · 3 nights Hills & valleysCouples Up to 1,970 m

Colonial hill-station charm, the meadow people call India's mini Switzerland, and the old royal town of Chamba on the Ravi.

Duration
4D / 3N
Highest point
1,970 m
Distance
About 400 km
Best time
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

About this trip

Dalhousie was built by the British in the 1850s across five hills, and much of that town survives: stone churches, quiet walks under deodars and the Mall Road between Gandhi Chowk and Subhash Chowk. It is cooler and calmer than Shimla.

Khajjiar is 22 km away, a wide green meadow ringed by cedar forest with a small lake and the Khajji Nag temple. In good weather it is one of the prettiest places in Himachal, and the Kalatop wildlife sanctuary on the way is a lovely forest walk.

Then we go down to Chamba, the old capital of a kingdom that lasted more than a thousand years. Its stone temples, the Chaugan green and the Bhuri Singh Museum are things most visitors to Dalhousie never see.

Highlights

  • Khajjiar meadow and Khajji Nag temple
  • Kalatop forest walk
  • St John's and St Francis' churches in Dalhousie
  • Lakshmi Narayan temple complex in Chamba
  • Chamba Chaugan and the Bhuri Singh Museum
  • Panchpula and the view from Dainkund

Altitude on the route

m 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 733 Kangra 1,970 Dalhousie 1,920 Khajjiar 996 Chamba
Kangra 733 m, Dalhousie 1,970 m, Khajjiar 1,920 m, Chamba 996 m

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Kangra to Dalhousie

    Pickup at Gaggal, Kangra or Pathankot. Drive via Nurpur (fort stop on request) to Dalhousie. Evening on the Mall Road between Gandhi Chowk and Subhash Chowk.

  2. Day 2

    Khajjiar and Kalatop

    Morning drive to Khajjiar. Walk the meadow, visit Khajji Nag temple, optional pony or zorb ride. Stop at Kalatop forest on the way back.

  3. Day 3

    Chamba

    Day trip down to Chamba: the Lakshmi Narayan temples, Chaugan, the Bhuri Singh Museum and Chamba rumal embroidery. Back to Dalhousie by evening.

  4. Day 4

    Panchpula and departure

    Morning at Panchpula or a short climb to Dainkund (Pohlani Mata) for the view. Drop at Pathankot, Gaggal or Kangra.

Included

  • 3 nights hotel in Dalhousie, twin sharing
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Private cab for all sightseeing
  • Pickup and drop
  • Tolls, parking and driver allowance

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Adventure activities at Khajjiar
  • Museum and entry fees
  • Personal expenses

Good to know

Snow in winter

Dalhousie and Khajjiar often get snow from late December to February. The road to Khajjiar can close for a day or two after heavy snow.

Pathankot is closest

If you are coming by train, Pathankot is only about 80 km from Dalhousie, closer than Gaggal.

Chamba is warmer

Chamba sits about 1,000 metres lower than Dalhousie, so dress in layers on that day.

Stay, pickup and who it suits

Where you stay
Hotels in Dalhousie with valley views, from heritage properties to modern 3-star.
Pickup points
Pathankot station, Gaggal Airport, Kangra or Dharamshala
Best for
Families, couples and anyone who likes colonial hill towns and gentle walks.

Dalhousie, Khajjiar & Chamba: questions

How far is Dalhousie from Dharamshala?

About 120 to 130 km by road via Nurpur, roughly 4 hours. From Gaggal Airport it is about 125 km.

Is Khajjiar worth visiting?

Yes, especially on a clear day. It is a large meadow ringed by deodar forest with a small lake, and you can visit it as a half-day trip from Dalhousie.

Can we see snow in Dalhousie?

Usually from late December to February. Dainkund peak and Khajjiar hold snow longer than the town itself.

Is it better to stay in Dalhousie or Khajjiar?

Dalhousie has far more hotels and restaurants. Khajjiar has a few stays and is lovely for one quiet night. We can split the trip if you like.

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