4 Nights / 5 Days
Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj and Bir
Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Palampur, Bir Billing
View detailsDharamshala, McLeod Ganj and Bir tour packages
McLeod Ganj, tea gardens and Bir.
About Dharamshala
Dharamshala sits below the Dhauladhar range, a wall of snow peaks that rises straight out of the Kangra valley. Upper Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, is the home of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan community in exile.
Along the valley are the tea gardens of Palampur and Bir, one of the best places in the world for paragliding.
What to see
- The Tsuglagkhang temple at McLeod Ganj
- Bhagsu waterfall and Naddi viewpoint
- The Triund walk
- Palampur tea gardens and the Baijnath temple
- Paragliding at Bir Billing
Best time to visit
March to June and September to November. Paragliding at Bir is best in October and November and from March to May.
How to reach
About 480 km from Delhi (10 hours) and 240 km from Chandigarh (6 hours). Gaggal airport is about 15 km from Dharamshala.
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Questions about Dharamshala
How many days for Dharamshala and Bir?
Four nights from Chandigarh covers McLeod Ganj, Naddi, Palampur and Bir, with time for the Triund walk.
Is paragliding at Bir safe?
Tandem flights with a certified pilot are the usual way to fly. We book operators we know and only when the weather is right.
Is Triund difficult?
It is a steady climb of about 9 km from McLeod Ganj. Most people who walk regularly do it in four to five hours.
