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Dalhousie, Chamba, Kajjiar, Dharmsala in 2 1/2 days

Posted by harinath | Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:22 pm

Hi,

I am a resident of andra pradesh. Not knowing hindi is a great mistake i did in my life. I am simply stranded for help.

I have 2 and half days time in vacation. 15th, 16th and 17th half day.

I am planning to start my trip on July 15th from Amritsar.

Locations i have planned to cover are

1. Dalhousie
2. Chamba
3. Kajjiar
4. Dharamasala/mc leodganj

The time is short and locations are more. Ready for a tiring trip.

I need help in short listing the locations to visit in each of the destination.

My initial idea is start by 7.00 Am from amritsar and reach Dharamasala by 11:00 AM max. Do sight seeing in dharamasala for 3-5 hours. Again start to dalhousie/Chamba/Kajjiar and check in to hotel and take rest

Next 1 and half days split up as 1 day in Kajjiar and half day in Chamba.

BUT NOT SURE OF WHICH ALL PLACES TO VISIT, HOW MUCH TIME TRAVELLING WILL INCUR.

REQUEST ANY ONE TO HELP ME OUT WITH A ITENARY SO I CAN GO AHEAD AND MAKE HOTEL BOOKINGS ACCORDINGLY.

I am planning for

1. Geetanjali/Manimahesh if its Dalhousie,
2. Iravati, Chamba
3. Devdar, Kajjiar

Please suggest me with an itenary so i can book any of the above hotels.

Few cab drivers are charging 6.5K+. Not sure if this correct amount.

Re-iterating my questions as its a long post

1. Need an itenary on where to spend time(My importance is nature and religious hindu places if they are very famous)

2. List of very important places to visit in dalhouse, dharmasala, kajjiar, chamba

3. Is taking 2 days accomodation in dalhousie good or split up as one day in chamba/kajjiar and one day in dalhousie

4. Please suggest me good plans as when i try to enquire with most of travel agents/drivers they speak hindi and i can understand very little...

Requesting your help...

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Re: Dalhousie, Chamba, Kajjiar, Dharmsala in 2 1/2 days

Posted by harinath | Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:28 pm

Some of destinations i short listed for dharamsala for half day sightseeing are:

1. Baijnath temple
2. Buddha temple
3. Dal lake
4. Kangra valley
5. Palampur
6. Masroor rock temple, pong lake
7. Bhagsunath temple
8. Kareri lake
9. Dharmkot

The above cant be covered in 6 hours. REQUEST an expert to review and suggest only the important ones with respect to Nature and Old religious important hindu temples

Below are the ones for the Dalhousie

1. Subash Baoli,
2. Sathara
3. Panj Pula
4. Bakrota hills
5. Bara pather & Kalatope
6. Dhaikund peak
7. Kajjiar (suggest places in HERE TOO)

Not sure of the places to visit in Kajjiar and chamba...

Request you to suggest me the places/short list the above ones with the time constraint in mind.

Re: Dalhousie, Chamba, Kajjiar, Dharmsala in 2 1/2 days

Posted by Dangi | Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:29 pm

In my view You can escape Chamba but there is one famous Hindu temple is there. Other than that temple nothing much worth while to visit in chamba.
As you have less time better escape Chamba and focus on Dalhousie and Khajjiar , in my view you can stay one night at Dalhousie , this is very beautiful place, scenic beauty, trekking and famous churches and temples.One night you stay at Khajjiar and see the beauty at fullest , it's also called mini Switzweland of India.

Enjoy ur trip if anything write us here

Re: Dalhousie, Chamba, Kajjiar, Dharmsala in 2 1/2 days

Posted by sandeep | Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:09 am

Spend more time at dharmsala -Mcleodganj. Overnight stay is advisable as 6 hours is too short for this place. Bhagsunath temple and waterfall nearby are the most attractive followed by other places nearby. Spend a day atleast
Chamba can be sacrificed for dalhousie and khajjiar . Both can be covered in a day. Do go to temple of Kali AMA beyond dainikund.
Kalatope trek is a must for nature lovers
Visit less places devote more time. That is my advice
Happy holidaying

Re: Dalhousie, Chamba, Kajjiar, Dharmsala in 2 1/2 days

Posted by Dipankar | Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:36 am

Go by train to Pathankot and hire a cab to reach Dalhousie. Visit Khajiar, Chamba and local spots of dalhousie. A tiring One day will be enough. Proceed to Dharamshala next morning. Visit local spots of Mcleodgunj & Dharamshala and Dal lake, Naddi, Bhagsunath, Narbulinka etc next morning. Two & half days and you have covered all the worth seeing places !!!

Re: Dalhousie, Chamba, Kajjiar, Dharmsala in 2 1/2 days

Posted by harinath | Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:47 am

Hi Dipankar,

Thanks for your suggestions !

So you would advice me to stay one night in dalhousie and one night in khajjiar . One full day trip in dharamshala.

I will skip chamba then.

According to your suggestion the trip goes like this...
1. Start early from amritsar(15th July), See all places in Dharamshala(Dal Lake, Naddi, Bhagsunath, Palampur, rock temple, triund,buddha temple), In evening start to Dalhousie. Checkin to hotel in Dalhousie and take rest.

2. Do sightseeing in Dalhousie on 16th July (Places: Sathara, Panj pula, Subash baoli, Dhaikund peak, Bakrota hills, Bara pather)and evening proceed to Kajjiar and do an overnight stay over Kajjiar.

3. July 17th: Spend half a day in Kajjiar sightseeing, and other activities in kajjiar and proceed to Amritsar.

I am taking cab from amritsar because i thought i can save some time as Cab is faster. People say if you start by 7:00 AM, you can reach Dharamshala by 10:30AM.

Is this plan perfect???

Re: Dalhousie, Chamba, Kajjiar, Dharmsala in 2 1/2 days

Posted by Surajit | Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:40 am

Hi ,

I feel , you should take a Cab with Luggage Carrier ( Burgain - Per day wise ( dry ) including Driver's fooding & lodging , octroi & toll taxes and other charges if any + only fuel extra ( Please Check Kms per Litre - burgain )from Amritsar ( Start within 6.00 a.m. if possible ) and go to mcleodganj . Please see the following places if time permit.

Baijnath Shiv temple - 64 Kms from Dharmsala
Bhagsunag falls
Triund
War memorial
Nuddy
Gyuto Tantric monastery , P.O. Sidhbari-176057, Dharamsala,
There is also a beautiful Cricket stadium at Dharmasala facing mighty Dhauladhar

Overnight stay at Hotel Bhagshu ( HPTDC ) or Hotel Natraj , Mcleodganj.

Next day , early morning start for khajiar and stay there till 2.00 p.m. and return to Dalhousi for Over Night Stay . You can go to Mall in the evening .

Khajjiar (1,851 m)
An emerald, saucer shaped meadow at Khajjiar, surrounded by dense deodar forests, has a lake at its centre with a floating island, a forest rest house, a little temple with a golden spire and a golf course. (22 km)

Overnight stay at Hotel Manimahesh or Geetanjali ( HPTDC )

Next day , see the following places and proceed to Amritsar .

Around Dalhousie

Subhash Baoli (2,085 m)
Not far from the G.P.O. Square is the spring at Subhash Baoli with panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains. (1.6 km)

Satdhara (2,036 m)
Sparkling springs close to town, rich in mica and other minerals, are noted for their medicinal properties.

Panjpulla
Beyond Sathara is another pretty spot where the water from a natural tank flows under five little bridges. (2 km)

Bakrota Hills (2,085 m)
The Bakrota Mall, a popular walking circuit around these hills has a spectacular view of the mountains.

Kalatope (2,440 m)
An ideal weekend retreat with forest rest houses and beautiful spots for picnics, in a little wildlife sanctuary. (8.5 km)

Bara Pather
Enroute to Kalatope is the temple of Bhulwani Matha, in the village of Ahla. (4 km)

Dhainkund (2,745 m)
The high peak of Dhainkund offers a bird's-eye view of the verdant valleys of the Beas, Chenab and Ravi rivers. (10 km)

Have a great holidays .

Surajit