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McLeodganj & Bir Billing Escape

Experience the lively cafés and monasteries of McLeodganj before heading to Bir Billing, one of Himachal's well-known paragliding destinations. The trip also features Dharamshala, Palampur tea gardens and Baijnath Temple.

Himachal Pradesh 2 Nights / 3 Days Backpacking & Adventure

Day 0 overnight departure; Day 3 evening return departure; arrival in Delhi/Chandigarh on Day 4 morning.

Warm festive lights on a Bir-inspired cafe terrace overlooking the Kangra valley and Dhauladhar mountains
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The places. The moments.

Journey highlights

  • Bhagsunag Waterfall
  • McLeodganj flea market and Dalai Lama Monastery
  • HPCA Cricket Stadium in Dharamshala
  • Palampur tea gardens
  • Baijnath Temple
  • Bir Billing paragliding take-off area and cafés

Find the right sharing option

Package prices

Indicative prices are per person, excluding 5% GST. Your final ExploreYatri quote depends on the selected departure, sharing option and confirmed services.

Festive edition

Delhi
Double sharing
₹10,999+ 5% GST / person₹11,548.95 incl. GST
Triple sharing
₹10,499+ 5% GST / person₹11,023.95 incl. GST
Quad sharing
₹9,999+ 5% GST / person₹10,498.95 incl. GST

Standard edition

Delhi
Double sharing
₹8,999+ 5% GST / person₹9,448.95 incl. GST
Triple sharing
₹8,499+ 5% GST / person₹8,923.95 incl. GST
Quad sharing
₹7,999+ 5% GST / person₹8,398.95 incl. GST

Regular itinerary pricing; festive services and departure prices are separate.

A little adventure, every day

Your day-wise itinerary

Overnight journeys and arrival days are shown separately from the core stay duration.

Day 0Overnight Departure

Board the scheduled transport from Delhi or Chandigarh. Travel overnight towards McLeodganj.

Day 1Explore McLeodganj

Check in and freshen up on arrival. Visit the local flea market, Bhagsunag Waterfall and Dalai Lama Monastery. Enjoy the café scene before dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2Dharamshala to Bir

Travel towards Bir with stops at HPCA Stadium, Palampur tea gardens and Baijnath Temple. Check in at the Bir campsite/accommodation. Enjoy an evening bonfire with light music and dinner.

Day 3Bir Billing Adventure & Departure

Explore the Billing take-off area and Bir's surroundings. Optional tandem paragliding may be booked at an extra cost, subject to weather and availability. Visit cafés and begin the return journey in the evening.

Day 4Arrival at Return City

Reach Delhi or Chandigarh in the morning and conclude the tour.

Plan with clarity

What's in your package

Standard inclusions

  • One hotel night in McLeodganj and one camp night in Bir
  • Four meals: two breakfasts and two dinners
  • Road transport to and from the selected departure city
  • McLeodganj and Dharamshala sightseeing
  • Bir Billing sightseeing
  • Permits described in the itinerary

Standard exclusions

  • Paragliding charges
  • Food and beverages beyond included meals
  • Paid viewpoint or attraction entry tickets
  • Any additional service not listed as included
  • Additional expenses caused by natural events or unavoidable disruptions
Festive edition

Christmas & New Year arrangements

These arrangements apply only to the festive edition. Confirm the final services and celebration details with ExploreYatri when you enquire.

  • AC bus, traveller or taxi transport.
  • One hotel night in McLeodganj and one camp night in Bir.
  • Two breakfasts and two dinners.
  • Trip captain; bonfire and music if weather permits.
  • Festive celebration and a surprise gift are planned for the dedicated festive edition; confirm arrangements with ExploreYatri for your selected departure.

Additional festive exclusions

  • 5% GST.
  • Optional paragliding.
  • Special snow transport, extra food and travel insurance.

Before you set off

Good to know

  • Paragliding charges are excluded and flying depends on weather and availability.
  • Sightseeing, trekking and road access depend on weather, snow and local permissions. Additional winter transport or changes may be necessary.
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