Palampur

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 - Palampur

Morning:

• Welcome at Dharamshala Airport. Assistance with luggage &light snacks and beverages
• Drive to boutique accommodation in Palampur
• Check into accommodation & review schedule, weather and trip plan

Afternoon Highlights:

• Experience true Himachali culture with a 45 minute nature walk to the Gaddi Tribal village to visit children at local village school

Evening Highlights:

• *Village Dinner at their hut (Non Alcoholic beverages,traditional Indian cuisine selections) - An EXSUL social initiative

Day 2 - Garhi Hike

Morning:

• Guided yoga class
• Drive to the Palampur Trail Head through the tea gardens - (30 minutes).
• With our experienced porters and hiking guides we will take you on a 6-10 mile hike up to a village called Garhi (uninhabited) at 8500 Ft above sea level. Depending on the route we take the hike could be between moderate and difficult - all ages & levels will be accommodated for. *Lunch served en-route.

Afternoon Highlights:

• Set-up camp at the Tapris (transit mud huts used by the Gaddis Shepherds)

Evening Highlights:

• *Picnic catered dinner on mountain top overlooking the town of Palampur and the Dhauladhar snow cap mountains
• Organized group games

Day 3 - Hike

Morning:

• Guided yoga class
• *Breakfast and pack-up

Afternoon Highlights:

• Hike down.*Lunch on the trail en-route.
• Arrival at Palampur relax/Spa treatments

Evening:

• Tour of Palampur city
• *Dinner catered or cooked at your accommodation in Palampur (luggage can be left there that is not going on the hike)

Day 4 - McleodGanj

Morning/Afternoon:

• Guided yoga session
• Half day volunteering with children at Rotary School for Mentally Challenged children at Panchrukhi (30 minutes drive) or
• Paragliding at Bir (45 minutes drive). Packed lunch in Bir
• Arrival at Palampur. Tea, snacks and checkout.
• Visit to Mcleodganj (1 hour drive). Walking tour of Mcleodganj by a local Tibetan Refugee, Tibetan market, Dalai Lama Temple, Chance to shop for local Himachali and Tibetan handicrafts

Evening Highlights:

• Dinner at a local Israeli restaurant
• Stay at a Boutique hotel

Day 5- Departfor Delhi

Morning/Afternoon:

• Guided yoga class
• Hike to scenic Dharamkot (30 minutes)
• Back to hotel - Tea, snacks and check out
• Departure to Dharamshala airport from Palampur (1hr) - Pre arranged boarding passes, luggage checkin, beverages and snacks provided (food & beverages are unavailable at the airport)

Includes

Included:

• Cars/transportation/drivers(driver tips NOT included)
• All in-country air fare and/or rail transportation
• Airport pick-up and drop-off + personal assistance at the airport and lounge access when available
• Staff/guides(First Aid and CPR certified)
• All breakfasts and select dinners/lunches when noted(*)-Exsul strives to provide healthy organic and locally sourced meals at all times
• All 5 star or equivalent hotel suites,boutique camp-sites and accommodation costs + exclusive check-in and concierge services when available
• All park, inner-line permits and hiking fees
• Welcome packet and printed itinerary

Not included:

• Meals unless noted(*)in the itinerary
• Incidentals,spa charges and personal shopping or shipping costs
• Extra room/bed charges
• Alcoholic beverages