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Mcleodganj Triund Bir
Mcleodganj Triund Bir
Himachal Pradesh · 4 days / 3 nights
Overview
Himachal Pradesh is a long-time favorite of backpackers, and it's easy to see why. Lakes, waterfalls, green meadows, and snowy peaks sit alongside local folklore and living traditions, giving visitors plenty to explore.
McLeod Ganj, often called "Little Lhasa," rests beneath the Dhauladhar range above Dharamshala. The town mixes Tibetan culture with traces of its British past. You can spend your time at colorful monasteries, walk scenic trails, or settle into a themed café for good food and a relaxed mood. It's also the base for several Himalayan treks, and the best known is Triund. Hikers camp on the ridge under the stars, with the Dhauladhars rising behind and the Kangra Valley spread out below.
Bir, a small town in the Kangra Valley, is known as India's paragliding capital. A settled Tibetan community has left a strong mark on its character. Cozy cafés, monasteries, tea gardens, and sunset viewpoints make it a comfortable stop for backpackers and solo travelers alike.
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Itinerary
Leaving Delhi: Overnight Road to McLeod Ganj
- Gather at the Delhi pickup point, ISBT Kashmiri Gate, and say hello to your Trip Captain.
- Set off on the overnight ride to McLeod Ganj, and get to know your fellow travellers along the way.
Welcome to McLeod Ganj | Explore the Town & Cafés
- Once you reach McLeod Ganj, check in to your hotel, freshen up, and take some time to relax.
- When you're rested, set out on foot to explore the Tibetan Market and visit the well-known Dalai Lama Temple and Kalachakra Temple.
- Spend some time at the town's cafés (popular picks include Tibet Kitchen, Jimmy's Italian Kitchen, Coffee Talk, Moonpeak Espresso, Nick's Italian Kitchen, and Illiterati Cafe). And a plate of street-style momos from the market is well worth a try.
- As evening falls, gather around a warm bonfire with some good music.
- Sit down to a home-style dinner, then rest for the night at a hotel in McLeod Ganj.
Hike to Triund | Overnight Camp on the Ridge
- Rise early, have breakfast, and set out on the Triund trek. Along the way, the trail opens up to lovely views of the Kangra Valley.
- At the top of Triund, take in the grand sweep of the Dhauladhar range and snap some picture-perfect photos. Then walk down to your campsite just below the ridge, check in to your tents, and relax.
- Towards evening, wander around the campsite at your own pace and watch the sun set over the mountains.
- Enjoy a home-style dinner, then spend the night in a tent at Triund.
McLeod Ganj to Bir & Paragliding Flight
- Wake up, have breakfast, and hike down to McLeod Ganj before driving on to Bir.
- On the way, stop in Dharamshala to see the HPCA Stadium.
- Once you reach Bir, check in to your hotel and take some time to relax.
- Then it's time for a thrilling paragliding* adventure. Drive up to Billing, the take-off point, and glide down to Bir with sweeping views of the Kangra Valley below.
- Enjoy a home-style dinner, then rest for the night at a hotel or campsite in Bir.
Exploring Bir | Journey Back to Delhi
- Rise early, have breakfast, and check out of your hotel or campsite in Bir. Then wander through the local market, relax at the cozy cafés, and walk to the colorful Tibetan monasteries.
- Come evening, board the overnight ride from Bir back to Delhi.
Return to Delhi |Journey Concludes
- Arrive back in Delhi in the early hours of the morning, carrying plenty of happy memories and experiences you won’t forget.