Overview
Dalhousie is Himachal's most peaceful hill station: five hills of deodar and oak, old churches and long level walks built by the British in the 1850s. This honeymoon package gives you three nights there and one at Khajjiar, the meadow ringed by forest that's often called India's mini Switzerland. A day trip to Chamba adds the stone temples of the Lakshmi Narayan complex and the Chamba Rumal embroidery. Pathankot, the start and end point, has trains from Delhi and a small airport, and the drive up takes about two and a half hours.
Best for: Couples who want quiet forests and colonial charm rather than Manali's crowds
- Three nights in Dalhousie, one at Khajjiar
- Khajjiar's meadow and lake at dawn and dusk
- Chamba's Lakshmi Narayan temples
- Panchpula and Satdhara waterfalls
- Level forest walks on Garam and Thandi Sadak
- Short drives throughout
Day by day
- Day1
Pathankot to Dalhousie
About 80 kmOvernight: Dalhousie
Pickup from Pathankot station or airport for the drive up through Banikhet, about two and a half to three hours. Afternoon walk along Garam Sadak, which catches the sun, to Gandhi Chowk and St John's church.
Road guide: Pathankot to Dalhousie → - Day2
Dalhousie walks and waterfalls
Local sightseeing, short drivesOvernight: Dalhousie
Panchpula's streams and the memorial to the freedom fighter Ajit Singh, Satdhara falls, and the cooler Thandi Sadak through the forest. In clear weather, the Pir Panjal snow peaks show to the north.
- Day3
Dalhousie to Khajjiar
Local sightseeing, short drivesOvernight: Khajjiar
A short drive to Khajjiar, where you stay the night, so you have the meadow to yourselves after the day visitors leave. Walk the circuit around the lake and visit the old Khajji Nag temple; horse rides and zorbing are optional.
Road guide: Dalhousie to Khajjiar → - Day4
Chamba and back to Dalhousie
About 80 kmOvernight: Dalhousie
Down to Chamba on the Ravi for the Lakshmi Narayan temple complex, the Bhuri Singh museum and the Chamba Rumal embroidery shops. Return to Dalhousie for a last evening.
Road guide: Dalhousie to Chamba → - Day5
Dalhousie to Pathankot
About 80 km
A slow morning and the drive down to Pathankot for your train or flight, or onwards to Amritsar if you're continuing your trip.
Why Dalhousie for a honeymoon
Dalhousie has none of the traffic jams of Shimla or Manali. Its main roads are almost level, so you can walk for hours under deodars with views across the valleys. The town was founded in 1854 and named after the Governor-General, Lord Dalhousie, and its churches and old bungalows give it a gentle, old-fashioned feel.
Khajjiar's meadow
Khajjiar sits at about 1,950 m, a saucer-shaped meadow with a small lake in the middle and a temple to the serpent god Khajji Nag. A Swiss diplomat is said to have compared it with Switzerland in 1992, and the nickname stuck. Morning and evening, when the day-trippers have gone, it's one of the most peaceful places in Himachal.
Chamba's temples and crafts
Chamba town, on the banks of the Ravi, was the capital of one of the oldest princely states in the Himalaya. Its Lakshmi Narayan temples date back to around the tenth century, and the town is known for Chamba Rumal, a fine double-sided embroidery, and for leather chappals. The Bhuri Singh museum holds Pahari miniature paintings.
Getting to Pathankot
Pathankot is the railhead for Dalhousie and Chamba. Overnight and day trains run from Delhi, and the town has a small airport with limited flights; Amritsar airport, about 110 km away, has many more. If you arrive at Amritsar, we can collect you there for a small extra charge and add a stop at the Golden Temple on the way out if you like.
The drive from Pathankot to Dalhousie climbs from the plains through Nurpur and Banikhet in about two and a half to three hours. It's a pretty road, with the first views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges appearing as you near the top.
Route and price at a glance
The Dalhousie and Khajjiar Honeymoon trip covers about 282 km by road over 5 days, with overnight stops in Dalhousie and Khajjiar. The car is priced on the same basis as our private car tours: 1,250 billable km (the larger of the real distance and 250 km a day) at the vehicle's per-km rate, plus 4 nights of driver allowance, with fuel, tolls and parking included.
For two travellers on standard hotels, that comes to ₹14,500 for 4 hotel nights with breakfast and dinner, ₹30,350 for the car and driver and a ₹6,728 service fee: ₹51,577 in all, or ₹26,000 each. Larger groups share the car and pay less per person.
- Day 1: Pathankot to Dalhousie (about 80 km, overnight Dalhousie)
- Day 2: Dalhousie walks and waterfalls (short local drives, overnight Dalhousie)
- Day 3: Dalhousie to Khajjiar (short local drives, overnight Khajjiar)
- Day 4: Chamba and back to Dalhousie (about 80 km, overnight Dalhousie)
- Day 5: Dalhousie to Pathankot (about 80 km)
Dalhousie and Khajjiar Honeymoon price
Per person, by hotel tier and group size. Prices last calculated 21 October 2026 from current rate cards and hotel listings.
3-star hotels, standard camps and homestays
| Travellers | Per person | Group total | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ₹26,000 ≈ US$305 | ₹52,000 | Sedan |
| 4 | ₹20,500 ≈ US$240 | ₹82,000 | Innova |
| 6 | ₹21,000 ≈ US$245 | ₹1,26,000 | Tempo Traveller |
Per person, twin sharing, all-inclusive of the items listed below. Dollar prices are approximate (₹85 = US$1). Your exact price is confirmed in writing before you book; it depends on dates, hotel availability and group size.
Where the money goes: 2 travellers, standard hotels
- Hotels and camps (breakfast and dinner)₹14,500
- Private car and driver for the whole trip₹30,350
- Our service fee (15% on hotels and transport)₹6,728
- Total for both₹51,577
Included
- 4 nights in Dalhousie and Khajjiar, twin sharing, with breakfast and dinner
- Private car with driver for all 5 days (sedan or Innova for two, Innova for four, Tempo Traveller for six), including fuel, tolls, parking, state taxes and the driver's allowances
- Pickup from Pathankot and drop at Pathankot
Not included
- ×Train, bus or flights to Pathankot
- ×Lunches, drinks and snacks
- ×Entry fees, ropeways, activities and snow gear hire
- ×GST on the package, travel insurance and tips
Good to know: roads, permits and safety
- No permits are needed.
- Khajjiar's hotels are fewer and simpler than Dalhousie's; the comfort tier gets the best available rooms.
- Carry warm layers: evenings are cool even in summer at about 2,000 m.
When to go
- • March to June is pleasant and green; May and June are the busiest months.
- • December to February often brings snow to Dalhousie and Khajjiar; roads can close for a day after heavy falls.
- • Monsoon months are wet but beautiful; landslides can slow the Pathankot road.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dalhousie and Khajjiar Honeymoon package cost?+
About ₹21,000 per person for six travellers on standard hotels, or ₹26,000 per person for a couple, for all 5 days. Comfort hotels cost more; the price table shows every option.
Why stay a night in Khajjiar?+
Day visitors crowd the meadow from late morning; staying overnight gives you sunrise and sunset there in peace.
How do we reach Pathankot?+
By train from Delhi, about eight to ten hours, or by air to Pathankot or Amritsar.
Is Dalhousie good in winter?+
Yes for snow lovers; it's cold and quiet, and some hotels close for part of the season.
Can we add Dharamshala?+
Yes. It's about 120 km from Dalhousie and adds two days.
Which car do we get on the Dalhousie and Khajjiar Honeymoon trip?+
A sedan for two travellers, an Innova for up to four and a Tempo Traveller for six, with the same driver for the whole trip.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Pathankot to Dalhousie taxi
- Dalhousie to Khajjiar taxi
- Dalhousie to Chamba taxi
- Taxi service in Dalhousie
Price and route sources: Wikipedia: Dalhousie, India · Wikipedia: Khajjiar · Wikipedia: Chamba, Himachal Pradesh · Shimla Manali Tourism: package prices by tier
