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Trip Overview

Start –  New Delhi

Finish – New Delhi 

Destination – Himachal Pradesh – Mcleodganj + Bir Billing

Theme – Adventure  

Duration – 5 Nights 6 days

Category – #adventure #roadtrip #leisure #slowtravel #trekking  

Style – #backpacking  #original #trekking #paragliding 

Trip Summary

“Chasing angels or fleeing demons, go to the mountains.”

Jeffrey Rasley

Mcleod Ganj –

McLeod Ganj or Mcleodganj is a suburb of Dharamshala in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is known as “Little Lhasa” or “Dhasa” (a short form of Dharamshala used mainly by Tibetans) because of its large population of Tibetans. The Tibetan government-in-exile is headquartered in McLeod Ganj which treats the suburb as its capital-in-exile.

Mcleod Ganj is  famous for its Tibetan culture and its beautiful location in Dhauladhar ranges of Himalayas.Whether you are a backpacker or an adventure junkie or  you seek some peace time with nature, Mcleod Ganj has everything for everyone.

Triund 

Triund is an alluring meadow, situated in the laps of Dhauladhar mountains. It has the perfect view of the Dhauladhar mountains on one side and Kangra valley on the other. Triund is a very popular trekking spot. Triund trek can be described as a tranquil trek which can be easily accomplished by almost all age groups. The trail to Triund goes through a beautiful mixed forest of oak, deodar and rhododendron. Trek is fairly easy for the first five kilometers but the last one kilometer may require a bit of toil, the last one kilometer is popularly known as the “22 curves”. Along the way there are many small chai shops where one can refresh during the hike. The traipse is worth it as the panorama when you reach Triund is awe-inspiring and exhilarating.

Bir Billing – 

Bir is a village located in the west of Joginder Nagar Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Mostly referred to as “Paragliding Capital of India”, Bir is also a noted center for ecotourism, spiritual studies and meditation.

Billing is the starting point for the paragliding while Bir is the landing spot for this aero-sport flight. Bir, known as the paragliding capital of India, is located at a distance of around 14 Km from Billing.

Why you will love this trip?

  • Transportation, accommodation and meals and activities included.
  • Experienced Travel guides during trekking and Paragliding the journey.
  • Trek to Bhagsunath waterfall and Triund.
  • Camping in Triund.
  • Paragliding in Bir billing.
  • Visit to monasteries, experiencing Tibetan culture.

Is this trip right for you?

  • Mcleodganj and Bir billing is a complete package in itself. And this place surely belongs to the adventurous souls. In case you have any severe injury then we recommend that you consult a doctor.
  • The adventure activities are not suitable for people with heart disease, asthma , pregnant women, any previous or existing bone injury.
  • The most suitable age for adventure activities are from 12 years up till 60 years.
  • Old age people and women suffering with arthritis should avoid staying in camp as it requires a lot of walking.

Itnerary

New Delhi to Mcleodganj Overnight road journey and city walk of Mcleodganj.

And the trip begins! Our designated vehicle will pick the guest from a predetermined location in New Delhi. Overnight drive and dinner on the way. On reaching your designation check into the place you are staying. Take some rest for an hour. After resting, freshen up and get ready to trek to the waterfall. It’s a 2-3 hour trek to and fro. Enjoy maggi or refreshments upon reaching the waterfall. After reaching back to Mcleodganj , spend your evening exploring the local market and cafes of Mcleodganj.

Reach your hotel, have some dinner (you can take dinner outside in some cafe or restaurant as well) and sleep in cozily as the journey has only started.

30 September Trek to Triund 

After your breakfast, reach the starting point of the trek. Our guide will meet you there. After a brief about the trek, you start trekking to the most amazing meadow of Kangra valley. Upon reaching  mid way,the guest can rest a bit and enjoy a light lunch at the tea shop.  Upon reaching Triund, check into your designated camps and enjoy the sunset, and night skywatch. 

Have some dinner and get a good night’s sleep.

Triund to Mcleodganj

Start heading back to Bhagsunag .We usually  take a different route on the way back via laheta village and end up our trek near Bhagsu Waterfall. It is a 4 hours downhill walk from Triund to Bhagsu Nag. End of the trek. After reaching Mcleodganj, you can opt to sightseeing places like Naddi village, St John’s church in the wilderness, Norbulingka institute, etc or simply enjoy cafe hopping and street walk in Mcleodganj market.

Mcleodganj to Bir Billing.

After your breakfast, get ready to visit the Paragliding capital of India i.e. Bir. You will pass through several tea estates in Palampur on your way to Bir. Upon reaching Bir billing, check into your camp. Have some refreshments that are served to you and enjoy the Bir by cafe hopping. In the evening, enjoy the bonfire at the camp. After the bonfire, enjoy the local delicacies in your dinner.

Paragliding and Return to New Delhi

The last day in this beautiful city. Have your breakfast and check out of your camp.

Our representative will take you to the Paragliding site. Enjoy paragliding and upon reaching Bir, start your journey back home to New Delhi with lots of memories of this adventurous trip.

Inclusions

Meals

4 Breakfast (Hotel and Camp)
2 Dinners (At the Camps)
Bonfire - At Triund and Bir
Camping gear - Camp tents, Sleeping bags and Mattresses

Transport- New Delhi - Mcleodganj - Bir - New Delhi

Sedan Cab - 2 to 3 people
SUV Cab - 4 to 5 people
Tempo Traveller - 8 people
Mini - Max Bus - More than 8 people

Accomodation

2 nights in Camp (Triund and Bir)
2 nights in Hotel at Mcleodganj

Add on activities

1. Trekking - Mecleodganj - Triund - Mcleodganj
2. Paragliding - Bir Billing
3. GST

Exclusions

1. Meals not mentioned in inclusions.
2. Transport that is not mentioned in inclusions.
3. Any porter charges.
4. Any entry fees to Monuments / Wildlife region / Trek.
5. Any expense of personal nature packaged drinking water / phone calls / laundry / camera, etc.
6. Any kind of travel insurance.
7. Costs arising due to force majeure.
8. Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusions.

Essential Trip Information

Why you will love this trip? What weather you can expect during the trip? What are the best months to visit? What to pack and what not to?

Things to do during this trip – 

  1. Trek to Bhagsunath waterfall and Triund
  2. camping in Triund
  3. paragliding in Bir Billing
  4. exploring local tibetan market 
  5. exploring mountain cafes
  6. visit to monasteries and exposure to Tibetan culture
  7. enjoying local tibetan food

Best time to go 

Mcleodganj being a year-round destination can be visited any time of the year but the best time to visit Mcleodganj are the summer months of March to June and the pre-winter months between September to November. Adventure enthusiasts often travel in the months December to February to get a taste of snow trekking in Triund. 

How to reach Mcleodganj

  • By plane – Kangra Airport is at Gaggal near Kangra, a distance of 15 km from McLeod Ganj by road on MDR44 and NH 154.
  • By bus – Dharamshala ISBT Bus Stand. Most people arrive in Lower Dharamsala by bus. It has good connections with other parts of North India, although the journeys are often slow due to the narrow winding roads in the hills. Tickets for Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC, a state government body) can be booked online. Dharamsala Private Volvo Stop. Privately operated buses travel from Manali, Dehradun and Delhi. Overnight buses travel from Delhi with many leaving from the Tibetan colony of Majnu ka Tilla. These services take upwards of 13 hr. 

Specific nearby destinations:

  • From PathankotUnreserved HRTC buses from Pathankot 3–4 hr to reach Dharamsala. Buses depart frequently throughout the day, 4PM last.
  • From AmritsarThere are direct private buses leaving in the afternoon for ₹800 that are advertised as taking 5 hr. There are no direct public buses between Amritsar and Dharamsala. However, you could take the 9AM train to Pathankot first for ₹55 and then transfer to the HRTC bus.
  • From ChandigarhEven though just 236 km it’s a grueling 8–9 hour trip in an ordinary bus.
  • By train – The nearest mainline train station is at Pathankot and the neighboring small station of Chakki Bank, a comfortable overnight journey from Delhi. Train fans can continue from Pathankot on the slow and rickety but pretty narrow-gauge Kangra Valley Railway to Kangra, a journey of 4 hr. In Kangra, walk or take a rickshaw to the bus stop from where buses to Dharamsala go. The train actually continues further to Jogindernagar from Kangra.
  • By pvt Cab / tempo Traveller/ Volvo bus – The most comfortable journey Home to Home.

Packing

What you need to bring will vary according to the trip style you have chosen, the places you are visiting and when you are traveling. Generally speaking, we recommend you pack as lightly as possible and make sure that you are able to carry and lift your own luggage, and walk with it for short distances or up or down a flight of stairs. Our travelers usually find the smaller their luggage is, the more they enjoy the trip without having to worry about carrying heavy bags! Aim to keep your main luggage under 15kg.

You’ll also need a day pack/bag to carry water, camera, swimming suit, hiking shoes and jacket etc. when you’re exploring during the day.

Below we have listed the essentials for this trip:

INDICAFILA ULTIMATE PACKING LIST

Due to the diversity and breadth of our trips, our ultimate packing list should be used as a guide only and is not intended to be a complete packing list to suit every trip.

What you bring will vary according to the trip style you’ve chosen, the places you’re visiting and the time of year and the weather when you’re traveling. Please check the Essential Trip Information of your chosen trip, which will detail any specific requirements for your trip and is tailored to suit your needs. It will also cover the type and size of luggage that can be taken, as for some trips there may be certain weight (ie. for trips with included flights) or size (ie. for trips using safari vehicles) restrictions for your luggage. Some packing guides for some of our most popular destinations are also listed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any questions about what to pack, please get in touch with our customer service team.

Travel documents

  • Passport/ country specific id card
  • Visas if required
  • Travel insurance policy if taken
  • 24 hr emergency travel insurance contact and policy number
  • Flight/ train/bus  e-tickets 
  • Your travel itinerary
  • Photocopies of important documents
  • A print out of your trip’s Essential Trip Information
  • Spare passport photos
  • Youth/student/seniors cards for travel discounts
  • International driving licence if needed
  • Diving licence if needed
  • Cash/credit cards
  • 2500 INR contingency fund in cash
  • Money belt or pouch

Luggage

On the vast majority of our trips you are expected to carry your own luggage. Most travellers use a small, wheeled suitcase although the type of luggage most suitable will vary depending on your trip and destination. Please refer to the packing section of your Essential Trip Information for any specific luggage requirements. You will also need a daypack/bag to use during the day.

  • Main luggage
  • Daypack
  • Padlocks & keys

Personal items

  • First aid kit
  • Personal medication/prescriptions
  • Glasses & sunglasses
  • Contact lenses and solution
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Insect repellent
  • Antihistamine/insect bite cream
  • Antibacterial gel/wipes
  • Motion sickness tablets
  • Travel vaccination certificates
  • Aspirin and/or paracetamol
  • Rehydration powder
  • Anti-diarrhoea pills
  • Toiletries
  • sanitary pads
  • Travel hair dryer
  • Shaving equipment
  • Small travel towel
  • Small sewing kit and safety pins
  • Consult your doctor for detailed advice on any medications

Travel accessories

  • Electrical adapter 
  • Camera and equipment
  • Spare batteries/charger
  • Phone
  • Portable games/playing cards
  • Something to read
  • Water bottle
  • Pen/paper/diary
  • Travel pillow
  • Cloth/reusable shopping bags
  • Torch/flashlight
  • Water purification method
  • Photos or postcards of your home country/family/pets to share with locals
  • Binoculars
  • DVT socks

Clothing

Please check your Essential Trip Information for details on appropriate clothing for your itinerary and destination. On some trips access to laundries may be limited so you may need to plan to hand wash your own clothes while on trip. For longer trips we recommend you choose clothing that is easy to wash and fast drying.

  • Sun hat
  • Windproof jacket
  • Long-/short-sleeved shirts
  • Jeans/trousers/shorts/skirts
  • Socks/underwear
  • Flip-flops
  • Sleepwear

Cold weather

  • Thermal underwear or base layers
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves
  • Hand warmers  
  • Waterproof boots
  • Warm socks
  • Scarf

Swimming

  • Swimwear
  • Beach towel
  • Reef shoes
  • Reef-safe sunscreen

Wet weather

  • Raincoat/waterproof jacket
  • Umbrella
  • Waterproof bags for rain protection
  • Waterproof trousers

Walking or hiking

  • Walking/trekking shoes
  • Trekking/leech socks
  • Hiking poles/walking sticks

Camping

  • Inner sleep sheet
  • Travel pillow
  • Camping mattress
  • Sleeping bag
  • Head torch/lamp