Dharamshala – Bir Billing with Triund Trek

Day 1 — Overnight Journey From Delhi to Dharamshala

Distance / Time: ~475 km | 10–11 hours

The Journey: Board a semi-sleeper AC Volvo bus from Delhi around 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Enjoy the smooth highway cruise before the winding mountain roads kick in near Kangra.

Overnight journey.

Day 2 — Acclimatization & McLeodGanj Sightseeing

Time: 5–10 hours Local Driving

The Journey: Arrive in Dharamshala/McLeodGanj by 8:00 AM. Check into your hotel, freshen up and have a hearty breakfast and visit to local sightseeing of McLeodGanj. Use today to stretch your legs and get used to the altitude before tomorrow’s big trek.

Sightseeing Highlights:

Tsuglagkhang Complex: The official residence and temple of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Extremely peaceful.

Bhagsu Waterfall & Bhagsunag Temple: A short walk from the market. (Grab a bite at the famous No Name Cafe or Bhagsu Cake spots).

Dharamkot Village: A hippie-vibe hamlet just above McLeodGanj, perfect for cafe hopping in the evening.

Stay: Hotel in McLeodGanj.

Day 3 — The Triund Trek (The Climb Up)

Distance / Time: ~9 km | 4–5 hours of hiking

The Journey: Start early by 7:30 AM to beat the afternoon clouds and heat. The trail takes you through beautiful rhododendron and oak forests. The first half is a gradual incline. The final 1.5 km (known as the "22 Curves") is a steep, rocky zigzag that will test your calves. Reach the Triund Ridge (2,850 meters) by lunchtime. The view is unparalleled: the sheer, massive granite walls of the Dhauladhar range stand right in front of you, while the Kangra valley stretches out below.

Stay: Alpine camping on the Triund ridge under a blanket of stars.

Day 4 — Descent & Transfer to the Paragliding Capital (Bir)

Trek Distance / Time: ~9 km decent | 3 hours

Driving Distance (McLeodGanj to Bir) / Time: ~65 km | 2-2.5 hours

The Journey: Wake up early for a spectacular mountain sunrise. After breakfast on the ridge, begin your descent back down to the base. Meet your driver or take a local bus/cab from McLeodGanj to Bir Billing. Arrive in Bir by late afternoon. Bir is a pristine Tibetan colony known for its cozy cafes, monasteries and world-class paragliding landing site. Head to the Landing Site (Sunset Point) in the evening. Grab a wood-fired pizza, watch dozens of paragliders land against a blazing orange sunset and soak in the incredibly chill vibe.

Stay: Hotel in Bir.

Day 5 — Flying High & Overnight Journey to Delhi

Distance (Bir to Delhi) / Time: ~510 km | 11–12 hours

The Journey: Morning (The Big Jump): Take the operator's 4x4 vehicle up to Billing (the take-off point, 14 km up). Strap into your harness and take a tandem paragliding flight back down to Bir. You’ll be airborne for 15–25 exhilarating minutes!

Afternoon: Rent a bicycle to explore the peaceful Sherab Ling Monastery or the Chokling Monastery and Bangoru Hidden Waterfall.

Evening: Board your overnight Volvo bus from the Bir bus stand (usually departs between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM) back to Delhi.

Tour ends here with happy memories.