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Overview of Dharamshala Dalai Lama teachings tour

This 10 Days Dharamshala Dalai Lama teachings tour and cultural journey through North India begins in Delhi, where travelers arrive and prepare for an enriching exploration of the Himalayan region. The tour continues with a flight to Dharamshala, a peaceful hill town known as the residence of Tenzin Gyatso and the center of Tibetan culture in India. Surrounded by the beautiful Dhauladhar Mountains, visitors experience spiritual teachings, scenic walks through villages like Naddi and Dharamkot, and visits to sacred sites such as the Tsuglakhang Complex and the Norbulingka Institute. The journey then moves to Amritsar to visit the sacred Golden Temple and witness the famous Wagah Border ceremony at the Wagah Border. Later, travelers continue to Haridwar and Rishikesh, where yoga, meditation, temple visits, and the spiritual Ganga Aarti on the banks of the Ganges River provide a deeply peaceful experience. The tour concludes with a return to Delhi via Dehradun, leaving travelers with lasting memories of India’s spiritual heritage, scenic landscapes, and vibrant culture.

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT DELHI
DAY 2: DHARAMSHALA – VISIT DALAI LAMA TEMPLE
DAY 3: DHARAMSHALA – EXPLORE MC LEOD GUNJ
DAY 4: DHARAMSHALA – EXPLORE MC LEOD GUNJ
DAY 5: DHARAMSHALA TO AMRITSAR BY ROAD (207 KM)
DAY 6: AMRITSAR TO HARIDWAR BY TRAIN & RISHIKESH BY ROAD (35 KM)
DAY 7: RISHIKESH CITY TOUR
DAY 8: RISHIKESH CITY TOUR
DAY 9: RISHIKESH TO DEHRADUN BY ROAD (25KM) & DELHI BY FLIGHT
DAY 10: DELHI DEPARTURE

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT DELHI
Landed in Delhi and welcome by our company person and transfer to the hotel for your 01 night Stay

DAY 2: DELHI TO DHARAMSHALA BY FLIGHT
Breakfast. In the morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Dharamshala. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Dharamshala better is known as the home of the Dalai Lama and the seat of the Tibetan government in exile. Crespo, fresh pine air, the magnificent view of the Dhauladhar Mountains, a delicious selection of cuisines, stories, colors, and spiritual immersion make Dharamshala an attractive destination. Wonder the splendid warmth and picturesque, quiet area of cities and towns in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. In the afternoon we registered for the teachings of the Dalai Lama.

DAY 3: DHARAMSHALA – VISIT DALAI LAMA TEMPLE
Breakfast. In the morning free to attend the speech of His Holiness Dalai Lama (Subject to availablity).
In the afternoon, we will leave the road to the village of Naddi, where we will take a beautiful walk through the forest from Naddi to Dharamkot. From Naddi village we have beautiful views of the peaks of the Dhauladhar mountain range. Along the way, we find a Buddhist stupa and some meditation cabins in the middle of the forest where Tibetan monks are living to do meditation and Tatar practices.

DAY 4: DHARAMSHALA – EXPLORE MC LEOD GUNJ
Breakfast. In the morning visit Mc Leod Gunj visiting Norbulingka, an Institute for the preservation of traditional Tibetan arts and crafts. You can see the Dalai Lama Temple or Tsuglakhang, the main Buddhist temple, located in front of the residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding landscapes from the richly ornate roof of the temple. Ten minutes of walking down McLeod Ganj takes you to the Church of St. John in the desert, surrounded by cedars of the Himalayas. It is a neo-Gothic stone construction, with its original Belgian stained glass windows intact despite a strong earthquake in 1905 that destroyed the rest of the city.

DAY 5: DHARAMSHALA TO AMRITSAR BY ROAD (207 KM)
Breakfast, In the morning departure by road to Amritsar (Approx. 207kms, 6 hours).
Arrived at Amritsar and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon visit the “Beating the Retreat” ceremony in Wagah, a military post on the border between India and Pakistan – between Amritsar and Lahore, an elaborate complex of buildings, roads, and barriers on both sides. The soldiers of both countries march in perfect drill, going through the stages of putting down their respective national flags. At night visit the Golden Temple to see the prayer ceremonies.

DAY 6: AMRITSAR TO HARIDWAR BY TRAIN & RISHIKESH BY ROAD (35 KM)
Breakfast. In the morning transfer to the Amritsar train station for your train to Haridwar.

Departure: Amritsar at 0650 hours with Janshatabdi (train)
Arrival: Haridwar at 1410 hours

Upon arrival, visit Har-Ki-Pauri, the most important ghat (bathing steps), We will continue to Rishikesh (Approx. 20kms, 1 Hour), the “yoga capital of the world”. The famous spiritual city of Rishikesh is located on the banks of the Ganges River, surrounded by Shivalik of the Himalayas on three sides. Transfer to the hotel.

DAY 7: RISHIKESH CITY TOUR
Early in the morning, Yoga/meditation class followed by relaxation of body and mind, Breakfast. Then visit the Temples, Ashrams, and Ghats (the bathing steps) in Rishikesh. In the afternoon see the ceremony ‘Aarti’ (prayer) in the afternoon in the ghats of Ganges River.

DAY 8: RISHIKESH CITY TOUR
Early in the morning, Yoga/meditation class followed by body and mind relaxation, Breakfast. The rest of the day free for independent activities or relax in the hotel or spent your time in Yoga.

DAY 09: RISHIKESH TO DEHRADUN BY ROAD (25KM) & DELHI BY FLIGHT
Breakfast. In the morning departure by road to Dehradun (Approx. 45kms, 1hours and 30minutes). Upon arrival transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi, Arrive in Delhi and transfer to Hotel

DAY 10: DELHI DEPARTURE
After Breakfast and check-out you will transfer to Delhi International / domestic Airport to board a flight for onward Journeys

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