A week in Punjab, India! Is this doable?
Aug 13th, 2016, 08:09 PM
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A week in Punjab, India! Is this doable?
Namaste all!
I am so happy to write this cause it means i will be visiting India again- now the fourth time. (been to Maharashtra, Goa, Agra, Kashmir, Delhi, Varanasi, Kolkata)
They have a sales to Amritsar via Scoots so I will be there in mid September.I understand there is not much to spread over 5 days, but I love exploring the city and learn its charms.I am an artist, poet and researcher of sacred spaces so anything of that sort bodes well.
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Do you think this makes sense? Someone suggested going straight to Dalhousie upon reaching amritsar
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Day 1
5 September, 2016
arrives 12:55 PM
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check in hotel- Refresh and leave for Wagah border.
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Day 2 6th Sept
morning sunrise - Golden temple, Jaliyawal barg, Durgiani temple.
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Day 3 7th Sept
Leave for Dalhousie. Lunch at around 1:00 pm ,rest , Subhash baoli, Satdhara,Punjpulla, evening at Gandhi chowk market
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Day 4 8th Sept
leave for Dharmashala-McLeodganj
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Day 5 9th Sept
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Dharmashala -McLeodganj
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Day 6 Return/ 10 September, 2016
dharmashala to amritsar airport (is this crazy if i have to be at AMRITSAR airport by 12 noon)
flight to singapore departs at 14:10 PM
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Thank you once again and I cannot wait to be back!
I am so happy to write this cause it means i will be visiting India again- now the fourth time. (been to Maharashtra, Goa, Agra, Kashmir, Delhi, Varanasi, Kolkata)
They have a sales to Amritsar via Scoots so I will be there in mid September.I understand there is not much to spread over 5 days, but I love exploring the city and learn its charms.I am an artist, poet and researcher of sacred spaces so anything of that sort bodes well.
____
Do you think this makes sense? Someone suggested going straight to Dalhousie upon reaching amritsar
_______
Day 1
5 September, 2016
arrives 12:55 PM
________
check in hotel- Refresh and leave for Wagah border.
________
Day 2 6th Sept
morning sunrise - Golden temple, Jaliyawal barg, Durgiani temple.
________
Day 3 7th Sept
Leave for Dalhousie. Lunch at around 1:00 pm ,rest , Subhash baoli, Satdhara,Punjpulla, evening at Gandhi chowk market
________
Day 4 8th Sept
leave for Dharmashala-McLeodganj
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Day 5 9th Sept
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Dharmashala -McLeodganj
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Day 6 Return/ 10 September, 2016
dharmashala to amritsar airport (is this crazy if i have to be at AMRITSAR airport by 12 noon)
flight to singapore departs at 14:10 PM
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Thank you once again and I cannot wait to be back!
Aug 14th, 2016, 01:20 PM
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I do think it makes sense to put all of your Amritsar time at the end, that way you will be there for your flight out. I think it is unwise to try to get from Dharmsala to Amritsar for your flight on that last day.
Aug 15th, 2016, 04:47 PM
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A lot of mileage to cover in such a short period of time . . . do you have a car and driver? Here's my trip report from last June. Perhaps it will help you get a sense of the time it takes:
http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...-via-texas.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...-via-texas.cfm
Aug 16th, 2016, 11:12 PM
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@calinurse - ah i meant yeah, shifting it to the back. But I don't feel comfortable for such a connection on the first day. I usually like to get a vibe of the arriving destination first.
@kathie I have also decided to skip Dharamshal for now. Seeing I will always keep coming back to India especially Kashmir. I am thinking of going there when I visit Manali, a dream place too.
@indianapearl Lovely, thank you for that! What a fantastic read.
Also, here is how I am structuring it now:
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Day 1
5 September, 2016
arrives 12:55 PM
check in hotel near temple- Refresh and leave for Wagah border.
________
Day 2 6th Sept
morning sunrise - Golden temple, Jaliyawal barg, Durgiani temple.
Leave for Dalhousie via Pathankok. Lunch at around 1:00 pm ,rest
________
Day 3 7th Sept
Dalhousie tour- Subhash baoli, Satdhara,Punjpulla, evening at Gandhi chowk market
khajjar daytrip
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Day 4 8th Sept
Dalhousie- daytrips/lakes?
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Day 5 9th Sept
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morning train from Dalhousie-Amritsar
last Night in Amritsar
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Day 6 Return/ 10 September
Amritsar
flight to singapore at 14:10 PM
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1) Now the thing is I am torn if I should add one more day to Amritsar, I feel Dalhousie has more to offer. Aside from Khajjar, where else can I find joy you reckon? I love lakes and beautiful sunsets.
2) Can I just buy the tickets from Amrtisar to Dalhousie/Pathankot the day before? Usually I do it thru clear trip but it seems the train only offer AC2 so there is no first class train? Or is that good enough? I just need a seat and a place to put my backpack.
Best,
ISkandar
@kathie I have also decided to skip Dharamshal for now. Seeing I will always keep coming back to India especially Kashmir. I am thinking of going there when I visit Manali, a dream place too.
@indianapearl Lovely, thank you for that! What a fantastic read.
Also, here is how I am structuring it now:
__________________________________________________ _______________
Day 1
5 September, 2016
arrives 12:55 PM
check in hotel near temple- Refresh and leave for Wagah border.
________
Day 2 6th Sept
morning sunrise - Golden temple, Jaliyawal barg, Durgiani temple.
Leave for Dalhousie via Pathankok. Lunch at around 1:00 pm ,rest
________
Day 3 7th Sept
Dalhousie tour- Subhash baoli, Satdhara,Punjpulla, evening at Gandhi chowk market
khajjar daytrip
________
Day 4 8th Sept
Dalhousie- daytrips/lakes?
________
Day 5 9th Sept
________
morning train from Dalhousie-Amritsar
last Night in Amritsar
________
Day 6 Return/ 10 September
Amritsar
flight to singapore at 14:10 PM
________________________________________
1) Now the thing is I am torn if I should add one more day to Amritsar, I feel Dalhousie has more to offer. Aside from Khajjar, where else can I find joy you reckon? I love lakes and beautiful sunsets.
2) Can I just buy the tickets from Amrtisar to Dalhousie/Pathankot the day before? Usually I do it thru clear trip but it seems the train only offer AC2 so there is no first class train? Or is that good enough? I just need a seat and a place to put my backpack.
Best,
ISkandar
Aug 17th, 2016, 08:40 AM
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You should definitely see Golden Temple both in evening and in the morning. Where could you fit in the evening? Maybe on your first night (if not too tired after flight and Atari/Wagagh border, or your last night. Seeing the temple lit at night, with all the people circling the pool, is rally fantsticf! Then in the morning, you want to leave time to see the kitchen, , and seeing all the people, and walking around the temple area, almost like a little village.
I can't help with Dalhousie--haven't been. Yes, for future trip, McLo and Manali trip (and Shimla10 combine nicely.
If you haven't already, check Indiamike with a search , and /or posting your question. You'll find far more answers there than here, abut Dalhousie, your trains, etc.
I can't help with Dalhousie--haven't been. Yes, for future trip, McLo and Manali trip (and Shimla10 combine nicely.
If you haven't already, check Indiamike with a search , and /or posting your question. You'll find far more answers there than here, abut Dalhousie, your trains, etc.
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