🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the Hills – Arrival + Slow Start

• Pickup from Pathankot/Kangra Airport or Bus Stand

• Drive through scenic roads to your cozy mountain homestay

• Welcome drink + light refreshments

• Explore a nearby village or forest trail on foot

• Evening bonfire + Himachali-style dinner

• Optional: Sunset point visit or café hop (for early arrivals)

Day 2: Your Day, Your Way – Local Vibes + Celebration Night

• Breakfast with a view

• Local sightseeing:

  • Dal Lake

  • Bhagsunag Temple & Waterfall

  • McLeod Ganj (Dalai Lama Temple, Tibetan Market)

• Return to the stay for birthday setup:

  • Personalized cake

  • Fairy lights & mountain-view dinner setup

  • Music, bonfire, celebration under the stars

• Overnight at homestay

Day 3: Soulful Sunday – Chill or Explore

• Lazy morning with journaling or yoga

• Visit Norbulingka Institute or Tea Gardens (optional)

• DIY pottery or art workshop with a local artist

• Short picnic lunch in pine woods

• Optional: Paragliding or ATV ride (extra charge)

• Stay at a different homestay (for variety) or same stay as per preference

Day 4: Goodbye with Gratitude

• Sunrise tea + breakfast

• Short village walk + meet locals

• Optional visit to a monastery or quiet riverside spot

• Drop to departure point (Pathankot/Kangra)

🎁 Special Birthday Add-ons (Optional)

• DSLR content creator for a birthday photoshoot 📸

• Message-in-a-bottle or letter-to-yourself activity 💌

• Hammock/chill zone setup

• Local gift hamper 🎁

• Pet-friendly arrangements 🐾