Kangra Tour Packages

A 6 nights 7 days plan covering Kangra, Palampur and Dharamshala with pick-up and drop at Pathankot, the nearest main railhead, plus hotel, private car and sightseeing.

  • 6N / 7D
  • Kangra (2N) + Palampur (2N) + Dharamshala (2N)
  • Private car
  • Breakfast + dinner
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Duration6 nights 7 days
RouteKangra, Palampur and Dharamshala
Starts fromPathankot
Price from₹11,600 per person

About this package

Kangra Tour Packages is a 6 nights 7 days plan covering Kangra, Palampur and Dharamshala. Your stay includes hotel rooms on twin sharing with breakfast and dinner, a private car for transfers and sightseeing, and a day-wise itinerary that you can change to suit your dates, group and budget. The trip starts and ends at Pathankot, which has the nearest main railway station for this area.

Kangra is one of the oldest towns in Himachal, with Kangra Fort and the Brajeshwari Devi temple, and it sits in the valley below the Dhauladhar range. Palampur is a quiet town of tea gardens at the foot of the Dhauladhar range, close to Baijnath and Andretta. Dharamshala sits at roughly 1,450 metres in the Kangra valley below the Dhauladhar range, and McLeod Ganj, its upper town, is home to the Dalai Lama's temple complex, Tibetan cafes and the Bhagsu Nag waterfall.

Route at a glance

Where you stay, how long you drive between stops and what you see.

StopNightsDrive from previous stopMain sights
Kangra2startKangra Fort, the Brajeshwari Devi temple and Jwalamukhi
Palampur2about 1.5 hourstea gardens, the Baijnath temple and Andretta
Dharamshala2about 1.5 hoursMcLeod Ganj, the Dalai Lama temple complex and Bhagsu Nag

Trip highlights

  • Kangra: Kangra Fort, the Brajeshwari Devi temple and Jwalamukhi
  • Palampur: tea gardens, the Baijnath temple and Andretta
  • Dharamshala: McLeod Ganj, the Dalai Lama temple complex and Bhagsu Nag
  • Hotel stay, breakfast, dinner and a private car included

Day-wise itinerary

6 nights 7 days: Kangra (2N) + Palampur (2N) + Dharamshala (2N). Tap a day to open it.

Day 1 Arrive in Kangra

Pick-up from Pathankot railway station or Kangra (Gaggal) airport and drive to Kangra, about 2.5 to 3 hours from Pathankot. Check in and rest. Evening walk around Kangra town and its market.

Day 2 Kangra Fort and Brajeshwari Devi temple

Morning at Kangra Fort, one of the oldest forts in India, and the Brajeshwari Devi temple in the town. Visit the Jwalamukhi temple, known for its natural flames, on the way or as a day trip if time allows.

Day 3 Kangra to Palampur

Check out after breakfast and drive about 1.5 hours (roughly 35 km) to Palampur, with a stop at the Baijnath or Chamunda side if time allows. Check in and rest. Evening walk among the tea gardens, with the Dhauladhar range as a backdrop.

Day 4 Baijnath temple, Andretta and tea gardens

Visit the old Baijnath Shiva temple, Andretta (the village of potters and artists) and a walk through the Palampur tea gardens.

Day 5 Palampur to Dharamshala

Check out after breakfast and drive about 1.5 hours (roughly 35 km) to Dharamshala. Check in and rest. Evening walk in the McLeod Ganj market and cafes.

Day 6 McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu Nag and Dal Lake

Visit McLeod Ganj for the Tsuglagkhang (Dalai Lama) temple complex and the Tibetan market, then Bhagsu Nag temple and waterfall and the small Dal Lake near Naddi.

Day 7 Departure at Pathankot

Breakfast and check-out. Drop at Pathankot railway station or airport (about 3 hours by road). Keep a comfortable buffer before any ticket, because mountain roads can be delayed.

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Package price and hotel options

Prices are indicative, per person, for two adults sharing a room, with hotel stay, breakfast and dinner, and a private car for transfers and sightseeing. The price includes Pathankot pick-up and drop by private car. Final price depends on travel dates, hotel category and group size.

By hotel level

Hotel levelPer personPer couple (2 adults)
Budget: basic 2-star hotels or homestays₹11,600₹23,200
Standard: 3-star hotels (most popular)₹15,600₹31,200
Premium: 4-star hotels or resorts₹23,600₹47,200

By group size

Group sizePer person (standard)
2 travellers₹15,600
4 travellers₹14,700
6 travellers₹14,000
10+ travellers₹13,400

Peak season (April to June, Christmas and New Year, long weekends) is usually more expensive, and July-August is usually cheaper. Message us your dates on WhatsApp for today's exact price.

Kangra tour plans at a glance

Short Kangra valley plans that you can add to a Dharamshala trip.

PlanBudgetStandardPremium
Kangra Palampur 3 nights 4 days₹6,100₹8,100₹12,000
Kangra Temples 4 nights 5 days₹8,000₹10,700₹16,000
Kangra Bir Billing 4 nights 5 days₹8,300₹11,100₹16,600

Per person, two adults sharing a room, indicative land package prices. See the Kangra tour package page for each plan's itinerary.

Kangra valley: what to see

SightWhereNotes
Kangra Fort and Brajeshwari Devi templeKangra townOne of the oldest forts in India, and a major temple in the town
Jwalamukhi templeAbout 55 km from KangraKnown for its natural flames; usually a half-day trip
Chamunda Devi templeAbout 10 km from DharamshalaOn the road between Kangra and Dharamshala
Baijnath temple and AndrettaNear PalampurAn old Shiva temple, and a village of potters and artists
Masroor rock-cut templesAbout 40 km from DharamshalaA group of carved stone temples, added to a spare day

Package inclusions and exclusions

Price includes

  • Hotel stay for the nights in the itinerary, on twin sharing (an extra bed is possible for a third person)
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel (MAP meal plan)
  • Private AC car for pick-up, drop and sightseeing as per the itinerary: sedan for 2 to 3 people, SUV for 4 to 6, tempo traveller for larger groups
  • Pathankot pick-up and drop by private car
  • Driver allowance, fuel, toll tax and parking charges
  • Sightseeing as listed in the day-wise itinerary
  • Our representative's help on the phone and on WhatsApp during the trip

Price does not include

  • Flight, train, bus and Volvo tickets, unless the plan says otherwise
  • Lunch, snacks, drinks and personal expenses
  • Entry tickets, boating, paragliding, horse rides and other activities
  • Any special permit or local-taxi charge, when applicable
  • Travel insurance, and extra nights or costs caused by landslides, snow or road closures
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusions

Where you will stay

Hotel level changes the price. Areas are indicative and the exact hotels are confirmed at booking.

Hotel levelWhat to expect
Budget2-star hotels and homestays with clean, basic rooms and hot water
Standard (most popular)3-star hotels with a restaurant, attached bathroom and a room heater or blower in winter
Premium4-star hotels and resorts with larger rooms and valley or mountain views

Usual areas: Kangra: Kangra town and the Gaggal road; Palampur: Near the tea gardens and Palampur town; Dharamshala: McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu, Naddi.

Best time to travel

  • Kangra: Kangra is warm in summer and pleasant from September to April, with a hot, humid monsoon.
  • Palampur: Palampur is pleasant from March to June and from September to November. The monsoon is heavy, and winters are cool.
  • Dharamshala: Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj are pleasant from March to June and September to November. The monsoon (July-August) is very wet and winters are cold.
SeasonMonthsWhat to expect
SpringMarch to MayWarm and clear, with the Dhauladhar peaks in view; good for temples and tea gardens.
SummerJuneHot in Kangra town, cooler in Palampur and McLeod Ganj.
MonsoonJuly to AugustHeavy rain and landslide risk; lowest prices.
Autumn and winterSeptember to FebruaryClear, pleasant days; cold nights, with snow on the high peaks.

Travel tips for the Kangra valley

  • Carry light cottons in summer and woollens for the evenings, because Palampur and McLeod Ganj are cooler than Kangra town
  • Carry a valid photo ID for every traveller, and some cash for small shops and temples
  • Temple visits need modest clothing, and some temples ask you to leave shoes and leather items outside
  • Dharamshala and Palampur get heavy rain in July and August, so check road conditions before you travel in the monsoon
  • Keep one spare day in your plan, because landslides can delay roads
  • Paragliding at Bir and Billing is optional, weather-dependent and charged extra

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of the Kangra Tour Packages?

Indicative prices are ₹11,600 per person for budget hotels, ₹15,600 for standard hotels and ₹23,600 for premium hotels, for two adults sharing a room. The final quote depends on your dates, hotel level and group size, so message us on WhatsApp for today's price.

What is included in this package?

Hotel stay on twin sharing, daily breakfast and dinner, a private AC car for transfers and sightseeing, and driver allowance, fuel, toll and parking. Entry tickets, lunch, activities, permits and personal expenses are extra. Pathankot pick-up and drop by private car is also included.

How many days are enough for Kangra, Palampur and Dharamshala?

This plan uses 6 nights 7 days. Ask us for a shorter or longer version, and we will adjust the nights and sightseeing.

What is the best time to visit?

Kangra is warm in summer and pleasant from September to April, with a hot, humid monsoon. Palampur is pleasant from March to June and from September to November. The monsoon is heavy, and winters are cool.

Can the itinerary or hotels be changed?

Yes. Every plan is flexible. Tell us your dates, group size and budget and we will adjust the hotels, nights and sightseeing.

Is McLeod Ganj included?

Yes. McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu Nag and Dal Lake are part of the Dharamshala sightseeing day, and Kangra Fort and the Masroor temples can be added when your plan has a spare day.

Can I add Dalhousie and Khajjiar?

Yes. Dharamshala to Dalhousie is about 4 hours by road. Ask for the Dharamshala and Dalhousie plan and we will add the nights and the Khajjiar day.

How far is Pathankot from Dharamshala?

About 3 hours by road, and about 2.5 to 3 hours to Dalhousie. We meet you at Pathankot railway station or airport and plan the drop with a buffer before your train.

Which Kangra temples are covered?

The Kangra Fort and Brajeshwari Devi temple, the Chamunda Devi temple and, with a spare day, Jwalamukhi, Baijnath and the Masroor rock-cut temples. Entry fees are extra.

Is there an airport near Kangra?

Kangra (Gaggal) airport is close to Dharamshala and has limited seasonal flights, so check the current schedule. Most travellers use Pathankot railway station, about 2.5 to 3 hours from Kangra.

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