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Destination Info 

Dalhousie
Katra
Patnitop

 

 

 

HP-10 - Dalhousie - Katra - Patnitop
 

Route - Pathankot / Chakki Bank (Arrival) - Dalhousie (3 nights) - Katra (1 or 2 nights) - Patnitop (2 nights) - Jammu (Departure) 

Highlight : This is all-season itinerary for guests to visit Hill stations of Patnitop and Dalhousie and Vaishnodevi temple (Pilgrimage). During winter months (Jan - March), guests can experience snow at Patnitop and areas around Dalhousie. 

Access - Jammu / Amritsar / Pathankot / Gaggal Airports (Gets daily flights from New Delhi). Amritsar / Jammu / Pathankot / Chakki Bank is the station for Access.

Distances

  • Pathankot / Chakki Bank - Dalhousie - 80 kms (2.5 / 3 hours)

  • Dalhousie - Katra - 230 kms (Upto 6 hours)

  • Katra - Patnitop - 100 kms (upto 4 hours) 

Recommended Itinerary (This is an indicative itinerary, Sequence of the activities can be customised as per season and guest preferences)

Day 1 - Arrive in Pathankot / Chakki Bank Station or Pathankot Airport. Proceed to Dalhousie. Dalhousie is a British-era hill station located at 6000 ft above sea level.Relax for rest of the day.
Day 2- Full Day sightseeing to Khajjiar (22 kms), Chamba(50 kms from Dalhousie same route as Khajjiar).
Day 3
- Relax and perhaps visit few local sightseeing spots (Churches, Barkota Hills, Kalatop view points etc.) and shops in the evening.
Day 4
- Proceed early for Katra. Start Vaishnodevi Climb by afternoon or take a Helicopter ride and do darshan and return by night.
Day 5 and Day 6 - Proceed by noon for Patnitop (100 kms - 3.5 hours), an idyllic hill station at 5000 ft asl. Reach by evening. Visit Sanasar, Sudh Mahadev, Mantalai the next day.
Day 7 - Return to Jammu (120 kms - upto 4 hours), visit local temples (Raghunath Mandir etc.) / Take Return Flight or train.

Notes and Comments
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Above itinerary is assuming guest would be leaving Dalhousie early enough to reach Katra in time for the climb or helicopter ride the same day. Additional 1 night stay Katra can be considered if this is not the case or guest wants to give more time for the Darshan or prefer a relaxed itinerary. 

Recommended Accommodation Options - Dalhousie - Katra & Patnitop

Please email to hp10@nivalink.co.in with dates of travel for a firm quote (hotel cost and transportation) with an indicative date of arrival and kind of hotels you prefer (Top end, comfortable, mid-segment or economy).