Dalhousie and Amritsar women group tour - Lohri special

Dalhousie & Amritsar – Winter and Lohri Special!

Punjab & Himachal Pradesh

6 Days

Light Walk/Climb (1-3 km/day)

START DATE

10 JAN, Sat

END DATE

15 JAN, Thu

₹41,500*

on double sharing

* 5% GST extra

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Dalhousie & Amritsar – Winter and Lohri Special!

₹ 41,500 * 5% GST extra

START DATE

10 JAN, Sat

END DATE

15 JAN, Thu

₹ 41,500 * 5% GST extra

Welcome the new year with an unforgettable getaway to the land of the five rivers and awe inspiring vistas of the Dhauladhar range. The air is crisp and filled with the festive cheer of Lohri, marking the end of winter and beginning of longer days. Engage yourselves in the Lohri bonfire, indulge in the fresh harvest of corn, gajak and revari, and witness the spiritual grandeur of the Golden Temple. Escape to the snowy landscapes of Khajjiar and experience a chilly winter in Dalhousie. Join our Dalhousie and Amritsar women group tour and celebrate this winter with beautiful landscapes, food and exuberance!

Highlights

Celebrate Lohri, the authentic way

Experience the spiritual grandeur of the Golden Temple in Amritsar

Take a day trip to the mini-Switzerland of India, Khajjiar

Witness the retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagah Border

Important

This trip is from Amritsar.

Getting there

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Arrive before 1 PM on 10 JAN

Amritsar Airport (ATQ)

Punjab

Return after 9 AM on 15 JAN

Amritsar Airport (ATQ)

Punjab

Itinerary

3°C - 25°C | Cold days, Very cold nights

Chance of rain: Low

Note: This is a prediction. The weather may change

Day 1: Reach Amritsar. Golden temple. Jalia Wala Bagh.

Arrivals

Local attractions

Food walk

Arrive at the heritage city of Amritsar. After lunch, visit the Jallianwala Bagh. Indulge in a leisurely walk, shop and savour the city’s delicious street food. Proceed towards the Golden Temple in the evening. If time permits, get the blessing in the form of langar at the Golden Temple. Overnight at Amritsar.

January will be very cold. Please carry enough winter wear for layering. Also, expect rush, considering it is the Lohri season.

FUN FACT!

Did you know? The langar at the Golden Temple is often regarded as the world’s largest community kitchen, and serves over 1,00,000 people in a single day!

Day 2: Drive to Dalhousie. Mall Road.

Drive: 5-6 hrs

Local sightseeing

After breakfast, start the journey towards Dalhousie. Visit some local churches and explore the Mall Road in the evening. Overnight at Dalhousie.

Nights in Dalhousie can be very cold with temperatures dropping to minus degrees, with occasional snow.

Day 3: Khajjiar

Drive: 2-3 hrs

Local sightseeing

After breakfast, visit the mini Switzerland of India, Khajjiar, if weather permits. Khajjiar Lake, situated in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, takes its name from Khajji Nag, the deity in the temple nearby, with evergreen cedar trees surrounding it from all sides. Return to Dalhousie by evening. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Dalhousie.

Snow disrupts plans in the Himalayas. So if there is a snowfall in or around Dalhousie, we may not be able to visit all the places. However, there will be snow! And that itself will be pretty amazing. Those days are best for unwinding, reading or just soaking in the Himalayas.

Day 4: Lohri celebration in Gurdaspur.

Festival

Local cuisine

Drive: 4-5 hrs

Today is Lohri day. Get ready for the celebrations. Start your journey towards Nawanpind village in Gurdaspur. Enjoy a tractor ride, taste the fresh gur, and engage yourself in festivities. If you feel like, get dressed up in your traditional attire and enjoy a hearty Lohri with bonfire, food, dance and more in an authentic Punjabi environment. Overnight at Nawanpind.

Day 5: Partition Museum. Attari-Wagah Border.

Museum

Retreat Ceremony

Drive: 2 hrs

Start your journey towards Amritsar after breakfast. Visit the Partition museum. Proceed to Attari-Wagah Border to witness the retreat ceremony. Overnight at Amritsar.

The retreat ceremony at Wagah is something you need to prepare for, expect it to be crowded. You need to be there well in time to grab the seats.

Day 6: Flyout

Return flights

After breakfast, fly out of Amritsar. Our Dalhousie and Amritsar women group trip ends, memories remain.

Please book your return tickets anytime throughout the day. Hotel check-out is at 10 AM.

Important

This trip is from Amritsar.

Add ons

Single Occupancy Supplement: INR 16,000 + 5% GST

Inclusions & exclusions

Inclusions

We want to enable you to travel wallet free. That’s why, when you travel with us, we take care of most of your travelling expenses. Our Dalhousie and Amritsar tour package includes:

All meals and evening tea/coffee starting from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 6

Accommodation for 5 nights on double sharing basis

Airport transfer in AC vehicles in batches

All transportation in an AC vehicle during the trip, as per the itinerary

Permits and tolls

Entry charges

Guide for Amritsar on Day 1

Lohri celebrations on day 4

Guidance of an F5 Tour lead

Exclusions

Some expenses are excluded (especially those of personal preferences) and will have to be taken care of by the individual. Exclusions include:

Food, snacks other than mentioned

Packaged drinking water

Camera charges

Activity charges other than mentioned

Tips and personal expenses

Medication

Flights from your city of residence and back

Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspects beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.

5 % GST

Policy

Terms & Conditions

REFUNDS/CANCELLATION:

If cancelled 90 days or more in advance, cancellation fee is 15% of the trip amount.

25% of the trip cost if cancelled 89 – 60 days in advance.

50% of the trip cost if cancelled 59 to 16 days in advance.

Last 15 days – no show – entire amount will be forfeited.

If you use our services to book flights, cancellation charges of the flights will apply.

DISCLAIMER

All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveler in getting medical attention.

F5 Escapes is in no way responsible for any untoward incident happening due to the ignorance/negligence of the guests, natural/man-made calamities, accidents or any other events that are out of human control during the trip.

F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions – in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.

FAQs

What type of accommodation will be provided?

We select accommodation based on their uniqueness/character, location, cleanliness and comfort, hospitality, food quality, and more. Hence, we work with a variety of stays - boutique hotels, heritage properties, well appointed standard hotels, premium homestays etc. You can download the pdf itinerary for more details on the stays being used in the trip.

What type of food will be available during the trip?

Authentic Punjabi food wherever possible. Simple Indian food such as rotis/dal, rice etc., and toast/omelettes will be available. If you have special dietary requests, please let us know beforehand.

What are the company policies on smoking/drinking?

NOTE ABOUT SMOKING & ALCOHOL: Everyone joining is an adult and we realize that we cannot dictate the behavior on how you should enjoy the trip. All we ask is to drink responsibly. Hangover delays are going to cost a lot, and will not be tolerated at all. So please do not test your limits and enjoy in moderation. Also, do respect your roommate’s comfort levels with the alcohol smell and avoid drinking in the room if she is not comfortable. If you smoke, please do so outside the room, even if the rooms have ashtray.

How does F5 Escapes promote responsible and sustainable tourism?

When we travel, we visit somebody’s home, be it a city, village or a place of stay. We treat them with utmost respect. We encourage all our guests to leave no trace, only footprints. We recommend carrying one's own steel water bottles. Most places of stay we partner with provide clean drinking water and water is available for refill. Small shift, big impact. We are mindful about our group not littering the destination. We try choosing vendors who make a conscious effort to employ locals, thereby enabling us to give back to the local economy. We encourage local handicrafts and on several trips we visit local artisans. We try to reduce overcrowding by travelling in small groups of maximum 12 people. We support women-led enterprises and seek them out on our travels. We work with local organisations across India involved in conservation, culture preservation and employment generation.

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