Walk through the lush greenfields, Stay at a campsite surrounded by breezy mountains along with riverside – a bunch of amazing episodes you will preserve for lifetime.

“Rustic North” is for those distinctive explorers who wants to sense the Local Experiences, Local living and Local cuisine in its authentic way.

Undergo an amazing change of atmosphere accompanied by Nature’s touch, Stay in heritage designed huts and experience the local farmstay in its impeccable and unheard form.

Travel through the ‘Mystical Kangra’ along with the flavor of ‘Rural Punjab’.

Experience the Picturesque Valleys, Graceful Riverside and Endearing Farms.

Walk through the lush greenfields, Stay at a campsite surrounded by breezy mountains along with riverside – a bunch of amazing episodes you will preserve for lifetime.

“Rustic North” is for those distinctive explorers who wants to sense the Local Experiences, Local living and Local cuisine in its authentic way.

Undergo an amazing change of atmosphere accompanied by Nature’s touch, Stay in heritage designed huts and experience the local farmstay in its impeccable and unheard form.

Tour Highlights

Stay in heritage designed huts where you will get a feel of different types of village architecture and old living style in peaceful eco-friendly environment.
Go for a short village walk and visit a local house and have tea with them to understand how they carry their day to day life.
Wake up early morning at your campstay which is nestled in the foothill of Dhauladhar’s in the beautiful Valley.
Experience many moods of exotic Kangra with its snowy peaks, dramatic landscapes, beautiful valley, unexplored trek and rustic surroundings.
Go on an early morning guided trek to the slate mines uphill from the campsite, here you will see how the slates are made. These slates are also used for architecture of local houses.
Vitalize yourself along riverside walk, with some SELF time.

Experience the Countryside stay surrounded by lush green fields, crisscrossed by long canals
Get a panoramic view of Sunrise and Sunset
Visit a farm, pluck vegetables, watch the husking of grains and traditional grass cutting in the machine
Mesmerize yourself with Bhangra dance and Kangra Folk Dance (Only for Group Tours).
Visit the hydel power house to see how the electricity is generated (Only for Group Tours).
Learn Turban tying(Dastar) and worship at local Gurudwara on a tractor.
Relish the regional flavors and delicacies of Kangra and Punjab prepared from locally sourced ingredients and served in a local style.
Enjoy the campfire with Ghazals and Antakshari.

‘Rustic North’ is drafted to uplift you with thorough experiences of the local living, culture and activities.

Itinerary of the tour

Day 1

Arrive at Amritsar Airport where you will be greeted with a welcome drink, You will be escorted to the transportation by the tour director (Only for Group Tours).
Leave the Airport for a 4 hours drive to Palampur.
On your way to Palampur, get an exciting introduction of Kangra’s Heritage culture and Punjab’s rich history (Only for Group Tours).
Reach Palampur where you will stay in an exclusive Heritage designed huts.
Go for a guided village walk having a cup of tea at local house (Only for Group Tours).
Return to your stay.
Relax in the backyard enjoying the view of valley and natural stream of river.
Meet and greet tour members at the dinner where you’ll be also briefed about the tour (Only for Group Tours).

Accommodation

Constructed in the custom of Village Architecture and Old living style in peaceful eco friendly environment. The property has 7 heritage rooms and is covered by famous Dhauladhar mountain ranges which gives a beautiful glimpse of Himalayas.

Day 2

Wake up early morning to view the beautiful sunrise, take a walk through the trails outside the property to explore the landscape.
Early morning breakfast.
Go for Bir Billing Paragliding, The “Paragliding Capital of India”.
Return to your stay.
Have Kangra style Lunch & Rest.
Session with Mr. Dogra(Owner) who will explain us about the traditions of Kangra and the heritage that is still preserved at his property.
Sip your evening tea or coffee served in the garden.
Bonfire with Antakshari.
Have your dinner and call it a night.

Accommodation

Same as Day 1

Day 3

Early morning breakfast.
Leave for Dharamshala, a two hour drive from Palampur.
Dharamshala is the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh and is located in the Kangra Valley, in the shadow of the Dhauladhar mountains.
Enroute visit Gyuto Monestary, Dharamshala War Memorial & shop at Mcleodganj Market.
Arrive at your Campsite followed by refreshing welcome drink.
Have Kangra style Lunch & Rest.
Take a small walk to the glacier river nearby campsite & engross yourself at Riverside with some ME time.
Return to your stay for Tea & Coffee.
Delight yourself with Ghazal alongside Bonfire (Only for Group Tours).
Have your Kangra dinner in an Indian seating style at the dining area designed in local interiors.

Accommodation

Stay inside luxurious camps in Dharamshala, surrounded in the foothill of the Dhauladhar’s in the beautiful Valley of Kangra.

Day 4

Early morning breakfast.
Go for a guided trek (40 minutes per way) to the slate mines uphill from the campsite.
These slates are used by the local children for their primary studies and for the architecture of local houses. One can easily spot these slates used everywhere in the campsite premises.
Come back to your campsite for lunch and have rest.
Go for a Guided village walk having a cup of tea at local house.
Here you can donate notebooks, pens, pencils and snacks to the local kids as their families have very limited sources of income and this becomes a big contribution in their life.
Return to your stay and rejuvenate yourself with some ME time.
Evening campfire with Local dance performed by villagers (Only for Group Tours).
Have your dinner in local Kangra style and call it a night.

Accommodation

Same as Day 3

Day 5

Have your breakfast and checkout.
Leave for Amritsar where a countryside stay awaits you.
Check-in to your accommodation with a welcome drink.
Surrounded by lush green fields crisscrossed by long canals get ready for a significant change of landscape as you drive much deeper into the rustic side of Punjab.
Take the afternoon Lunch & Rest.
Visit a dairy farm, learn about rural dairy farming.
Rejuvenate yourself with some ME time.
Have your dinner in the evening.

Accommodation

Experience the tranquility of countryside and farm life surrounded by sprawling acres of carefully nurtured crops and crisscrossed by long canals. Watch the beautiful, awe inspiring view of sunrise and sunset alike.

Day 6

Wake up early morning for a farm walk.
Take a dip in a tubewell tank and get refreshed.
Have your Breakfast.
Worship at a local Gurudwara tying a Turban(Dastar) for Men and Phulkari Dupatta for Women.
Go for a village ride on a tractor.
Pluck vegetables in the farm while returning.
Lunch & Rest
Rejuvenate yourself with some ME time having tea or coffee
Dance to the tunes of Bhangra accompanied by bonfire (Only for Group Tours).
Spend another beautiful evening with Barbeque (Only for Group Tours) followed by Dinner.

Accommodation

Same as Day 5

Day 7

Have your breakfast and leave for Amritsar Airport for your journey back home.

”Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer”, This expedition will not only connect with your soul but will also frame a canvas in your heart for lifetime with beautiful memories.

Inclusion

Assistance and guidance of a knowledgeable and caring tour director (Only for Group Tours).
Experiential stays for 06 nights and 07 days in exclusive Heritage Huts, Farmstays & Camps .
Authentic regional flavors and delicacies of Kangra & Punjab comprising of 07 Breakfasts, 06 Lunches and 06 Dinners with a mix of local and campsite dining.
All travel and sightseeing in a Mini coach for Group tour and AC Innova for Individual tour from Amritsar airport to Amritsar airport.
Visit a local Gurudwara tying a Turban(Dastar) for Men and Phulkari Dupatta for Women.
Tasting experiences such as Kangra Tea, White Butter & Amritsari Lassi.

Cultural activities such as Kangra Folk Dance, Bhangra and Ghazals (Only for Group Tours).
Experiences such as Hydel Power Plant Visit, Glacier River Walk, Slate Mines Trek, Milking at Farm, Plucking Vegetables at Farm, Traditional grass cutting in Machine(Charkha)& Dip in tubewell
Local experiences such as Tractor Ride & Bullock Cart Ride.
Punjabi language tip session by a local (Only for Group Tours).
Essentials such as refreshments, mineral water, wet wipes and sanitizer during the tour.
Surprise gifts guaranteed to pamper you a little more (Only for Group Tours).