Nine Ways
into the Himalaya.

Arrival · Borkha

Pickup from Chamba (30 km), welcome by host family, orientation walk through orchards, traditional Gaddi dinner of siddu, madra and local rice.

Sandhi Temple & ridge walk

Morning visit to the 1000-year-old Sandhi Temple, walk to Dwat Mahadev shrine, packed lunch with Pir Panjal views, evening conversations on Gaddi pastoral life.

Jungle & orchard trail

Guided jungle trail toward Dalhousie reserve forest, apple/kiwi/apricot orchard visit, hands-on natural farming session, bonfire under the stars.

Departure

Sunrise on Sikri Dhar (Parvati Mata view), mill-fresh breakfast, drop to Chamba.

Arrival · Kothi

Pickup, welcome chai in a Pangwal home, easy orientation walk, herbal tea evening with a Gujjar family.

Hul Kul Heritage Trail

2 km circular walk along the Hul river, ACP knowledge sheets on flora and folklore, lunch at a working watermill (gharaat).

Hadimba Devi Trail

Forest trail to the Hadimba Devi shrine, picnic lunch, afternoon at a Chamba Rumal embroidery session.

Craft & sound day

Chamba Pahari miniature painting demo, bansuri and folk music evening, yoga and dhyaan in a Gurukul setting.

Departure

Honey bee viewing, slow breakfast, drop to Chamba.

Arrival · Khajjiar village

Pickup, check-in to a community homestay on the meadow's edge, sunset walk by the Khajjiar lake.

Kalatop pine trail

Guided walk through Kalatop sanctuary — deodar, fir, Himalayan vistas — packed lunch, evening folk songs by the bonfire.

Hidden hamlets

Walk to lesser-known Khajjiar villages, meet shepherd families, lunch with a local host, slate-roof and storytelling afternoon.

Departure

Mill-fresh breakfast, slow checkout, drop to Chamba.

Arrival · Bhaloli

Pickup from Chamba, walk into the hamlet, riverside welcome chai, slate-roof tour, dinner with the host family.

Forest & camp

Morning trail through deodar forest, packed lunch by the stream, evening camp setup, bonfire and folk music under stars.

Departure

Sunrise tea, mill-fresh breakfast, drop to Chamba.

Arrival · Parbatwaas

Pickup from Chamba bus stop, welcome chai by the stream, evening bonfire and candlelit satvik dinner.

River & Village

Riverside breakfast, guided village walk through Parbatwaas, lazy afternoon, sunset on the cantilever deck.

Chamba Heritage

Half-day in Chamba — 1000-year-old temples, the Chowgan, slow lunch, return for stargazing supper.

Departure

Mill-fresh breakfast, slow checkout, drop to Chamba.

Arrival

Pickup, welcome ritual, bonfire by water.

Khajjiar day

Drive through pine forest to Khajjiar meadows, lake walk, packed picnic, return at golden hour.

Chamba

Heritage walk through Chamba — temples, museum, Chowgan, local thali.

Village & River

Slow morning, guided village walk, riverside cookout with live BBQ.

Departure

Mill-fresh breakfast, drop to Chamba.

Arrival · Settle in

Pickup, welcome chai, bonfire.

Acclimatise

Riverside morning, village walk, early dinner.

Sach Pass jeep safari

Full-day private jeep over Sach Pass — Bhanjraru, Satrundi, the snow line. Return at dusk.

Rest day

Yoga on the deck, slow meals, optional Art of Living ashram visit.

Hidden Deodar Trail

Guided forest trek, packed lunch, stargazing supper by the river.

Departure

Slow breakfast, drop to Chamba.

Arrival · Land

Pickup, welcome ritual, early dinner.

Begin practice

Sunrise yoga on the deck, river morning, satvik kitchen tour.

Art of Living

Day visit to the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ashram nearby, meditation, return for supper.

Walk & sit

Slow village walk, afternoon journal time, bonfire.

Forest day

Guided deodar trail, packed lunch, stargazing supper.

Chamba

Heritage walk, temple darshan, slow return.

Departure

Last sunrise, mill-fresh breakfast, drop.

Arrival · Recce

Pickup, golden-hour walk by the river.

Village mornings

Sunrise on the deck, portraits in Parbatwaas with local introductions.

Khajjiar

Meadow day, pine light, lake reflections.

Chamba heritage

1000-year temples, Chowgan life, evening market.

Sach Pass

Full-day jeep — the road, the snow line, dramatic skies.

Forest & water

Deodar trail, slow stream sequences, blue hour.

Stargazing

Bortle-2 sky, long exposures, riverside dinner.

Departure

Sunrise frame, mill-fresh breakfast, drop.

Arrive & settle

Land, slow into the rhythm of the river, bonfire and satvik dinners.

Khajjiar

Meadow day, pine light, lake walk.

Chamba heritage

Temples, museum, Chowgan, slow lunch.

Ashram

Day at Art of Living, meditation, return for supper.

Sach Pass

Full-day private jeep, snow line, dramatic return.

Rest

Yoga, river morning, journal day.

Hidden trails

Guided deodar trek, packed lunch, blue-hour stream.

Stargazing supper

Riverside long table, slow-cooked feast, Bortle-2 sky.

Departure

Last sunrise, mill-fresh breakfast, drop to Chamba.

Delhi → Dalhousie

Overnight Volvo bus from Delhi to Dalhousie. Travel through the night into the hills.

Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Arrival at Mystic Village, Dalhousie. Post breakfast, explore the local market. Lunch at a local homestay or picnic in Dalhousie. Post lunch, visit Kalatop Khajjiar century and Khajjiar lake. Evening tea at Hotel Mystic. Dinner and night stay at Mystic Stay, Khajjiar.

Chamba heritage

Post breakfast, travel towards Chamba. Lunch at Café Ravi View. Visit Sui Mata temple, Chamunda Mata temple, Akhand Chandi palace, evening walk at Chowgan. Dinner and night stay at Hotel, Chamba.

Bhalai Mata → Delhi

Post breakfast, visit Bhalai Mata Temple. Pack lunch on the way. Early dinner at Hotel, Chamba. Departure to New Delhi through Volvo bus.

Pathankot → Dalhousie

Reception at Chakki Bank Railway Station, Pathankot. Private chauffeur-driven cab to Dalhousie and hassle-free hotel check-in. Free afternoon to wander the cantonment or rest in the room. Day closes with a romantic dinner at the hotel's main restaurant.

Khajjiar & Chamba excursion

Full-day excursion to Khajjiar — the mini-Switzerland of India — with optional zorbing, paragliding and rides, followed by Chamba sightseeing of ancient temples and scenic landscapes. Return to Dalhousie for the night.

Dalhousie → Pathankot

Post-breakfast checkout and drop to Pathankot railway station for your onward journey.

Delhi → Mcleodganj

Meet at RK Ashram / Majnu ka Tila. Overnight AC Volvo bus to Mcleodganj through the night.

Mcleodganj sightseeing

Morning tea and breakfast, then a full day across Namgyal Monastery, the Dalai Lama Temple, Church of St. John in the Wilderness, the Tibetan Museum and Bhagsu Waterfall. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Dharamshala → Dalhousie

After breakfast, visit the HPCA cricket stadium, shop and cafe-hop in Dharamshala, then drive on to Dalhousie. Check-in, dinner and overnight in Dalhousie.

Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Explore Dalhousie's colonial cantonment, then a day trip to Khajjiar's meadow and lake. Return to Dalhousie for the night.

Chamba

Drive to Chamba. Heritage walk — Chamunda Devi, Akhand Chandi Palace, Chowgan, local thali lunch. Overnight in Chamba.

Chamba villages

Slow day around Chamba's villages, temples and craft workshops. Farewell dinner.

Chamba → Delhi

Post breakfast, board the overnight Volvo bus back to Delhi.