Tibet Trail — Lama and the Himalayas (5 Nights)
Best for
Families, Culture Seekers
Duration
5 Nights / 6 Days
Season
April–June
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Scenic, Cultural
Tibet Trail
5 Nights / 6 Days, 4 cities, From ₹24,000
per person, twin sharing
A Tibro Journey
Five nights through the Tibetan diaspora's heart in India. Amritsar's Wagah retreat, Dalhousie's colonial bungalows, Khajjiar's mini-Switzerland meadow, and McLeodganj where the Dalai Lama keeps Tsuglagkhang.
Lama and the Himalayas — a scenic journey through Chandigarh, Dharamshala, McLeodganj, Dalhousie. 5 nights / 6 days with private transport, hand-selected hotels, and a dedicated Tibro travel designer at every step.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Khajjiar, Mini Switzerland
The meadow-and-forest landscape that earned the Swiss comparison.
No. 02
McLeodganj
Dalai Lama's seat-in-exile, a world within a world.
No. 03
Golden Temple, Amritsar
The most serene of all Indian spiritual sites.
No. 01
Khajjiar, Mini Switzerland
The meadow-and-forest landscape that earned the Swiss comparison.
No. 02
McLeodganj
Dalai Lama's seat-in-exile, a world within a world.
No. 03
Golden Temple, Amritsar
The most serene of all Indian spiritual sites.
Day by Day
5 Nights / 6 Days, in order
Day 1
Amritsar – Dalhousie
After Breakfast we proceed to Dalhousie - a famous hill station in Himachal famous for snow-capped mountains. Quite a few Tibetan refugees have made a home in Dalhousie and there are painted rock carvings of Buddhist deities along the south side of the ridge. Arrive at the hotel check in and relax. Evening free for leisure at the hotel, or plan a leisurely walk at the ridge. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Dalhousie to Khajjiar Excursion and Local Sightseeing
After breakfast today visit Khajjiar - Often called India's Switzerland the exquisite glade of Khajjiar (1960m) has a circumference of about 5 km. Along with its fringes thick forests of deodar climb the slopes snow-line rests above these woods. At Khajjiar there is a 12th century temple dedicated to Khajji Nag. Within the temple are life size wooden images of the five Pandav brothers. Later back to Dalhousie and you can also visit the British-era churches of St John (1863) and St Francis (1894) set among the pines at opposite ends of the ridge. The market areas at Subhash Chowk and Gandhi Chowk are linked by lanes – Thandi Sarak (Cold Rd) and Garam Sarak (Hot Rd). The latter lane receives more sunshine. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Dalhousie to Dharamshala
After having breakfast, hit the road to Dharamshala. On the way, let the cool breeze come while treating your eyes to the scenic, spread all around. After arrival in Dharamshala, check-in at the hotel. Spend the evening as per your own liking. The peaceful hill town of Dharamshala or Dharamsala is an ideal holiday destination that boasts of lush greenery, fresh air, thick green forests and a number of attractions. Dinner and Stay overnight.
Day 4
Dharamshala/Mcleodganj Sightseeing
After breakfast is free for a tour of Dharamshala where you are going to cover the major attractions that are going to include Dal Lake, Church, Bhagsu Nag Temple and Tibetan Monastery. All these places are filled with a lot of natural beauty. After lunch we embark on a sightseeing visit to the famous Tibetan Medical Centre, where treatment is done using rare Tibetan medicines. St. John Church, which is one of the oldest churches of this region. It is widely acknowledged for its Belgian stained-glass windows, which were donated by Lady Elgin. Other than these attractions, some other places to visit include Kangra Art Museum, and Kunal Pathri Temple. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
Dharamshala to Amritsar, Wagah Border Visit
Checkout from Hotel after breakfast and then we drive to Amritsar by Road. Amritsar is a city in the north-western Indian state of Punjab, not far from the border with Pakistan. At the centre of its walled old town is the gilded Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), considered the holiest gurdwara, or religious complex, of the Sikh religion. It’s at the end of a causeway, surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar lake, where pilgrims bathe. On reaching check in to the hotel. If time permits proceed for visit to iconic bating retreat ceremony at Wagah-Atari border. Later back to hotel, dinner & Overnight stay.
Day 6
Departure From Amritsar
Start your day early and visit to holy Golden Temple. Return to hotel for breakfast and checkout formalities. If time permits you can also visit Jallianwala bagh & the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace Museum. Finally proceed to airport/railway station to board the flight/Train back to home. COST PER PERSON
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Dharmshala
Turkish Cottage
or Oak Valley
Dalhousie
Highland
or New Palace
Amritsar
Hotel Amritsar Aura
Dharmshala
Turkish Cottage
or Oak Valley
Dalhousie
Highland
or New Palace
Amritsar
Hotel Amritsar Aura
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
India is not one country, climate-wise
Rajasthan in February reads dry-cold; Kerala in February reads humid-warm; Sikkim in February might be under snow. Pack for the specific itinerary, not 'India in general'. Tibro's per-state tours are tuned to one climate at a time. Don't try to chain three of them back-to-back.
Tipping is structured, not arbitrary
Driver tips at ₹500-1000 per day, guide tips at ₹500-1000 per half-day, hotel housekeeping ₹100 per day, restaurant 10% on top of any service charge already listed. Hand the driver/guide an envelope on the last day rather than tipping daily. It is more dignified for them.
Tap water and ice are a real consideration
Every Tibro-tier hotel provides sealed bottled water in the room daily. Use it for brushing your teeth too. At restaurants, ask for "sealed bottled water" specifically. Some places will pour from a filtered jug, which is fine in some kitchens and not in others. Ice is the hidden trap; ask for "no ice" with cold drinks unless the hotel makes its own.
- №1
India is not one country, climate-wise
Rajasthan in February reads dry-cold; Kerala in February reads humid-warm; Sikkim in February might be under snow. Pack for the specific itinerary, not 'India in general'. Tibro's per-state tours are tuned to one climate at a time. Don't try to chain three of them back-to-back.
- №2
Tipping is structured, not arbitrary
Driver tips at ₹500-1000 per day, guide tips at ₹500-1000 per half-day, hotel housekeeping ₹100 per day, restaurant 10% on top of any service charge already listed. Hand the driver/guide an envelope on the last day rather than tipping daily. It is more dignified for them.
- №3
Tap water and ice are a real consideration
Every Tibro-tier hotel provides sealed bottled water in the room daily. Use it for brushing your teeth too. At restaurants, ask for "sealed bottled water" specifically. Some places will pour from a filtered jug, which is fine in some kitchens and not in others. Ice is the hidden trap; ask for "no ice" with cold drinks unless the hotel makes its own.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as per the package selected.
- Daily Breakfast and Dinner in the comfort of the Hotel
- Pick up and drop to Amritsar Station/ Airport
- All Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary on point-to-point basis
- Tolls, Parking, Fuel, Driver allowance etc.
Not Included
- 5% GST will be applicable on total amount
- Any Train/airfare
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
The high country inverts the national calendar. May to September is the season — the only months the passes are open, the Rohtang, Kunzum and Baralacha crossings clear of snow and the valleys reachable at all. Winter is genuinely beautiful and almost entirely shut: roads closed, hotels drained down, whole valleys cut off for months at a time.
Access sets this calendar, not comfort. An early or late snowfall can close a pass at a few hours' notice, so build a spare day into any itinerary that has to cross one.
Your Memoir
Here's how you'll remember it.
Vol. 57, A Tibro memoir, printed on archival paper, shipped after you return.
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