Dharamshala, Bir & Barot Kangra Circuit (6 Days)

Dharamshala, Bir & Barot
the green Kangra circuit

The green Kangra circuit — Dharamshala and McLeodganj, the paragliding of Bir, Palampur’s tea and the hidden Barot valley.

6 Days / 5 Nights Dharamshala · Bir · Palampur · Barot Best for Kangra explorers & paragliders

Dharamshala, Bir & hidden Barot

The Kangra valley is Himachal at its greenest — the Tibetan calm of McLeodganj under the Dhauladhar, the paragliding thrills of Bir Billing, Palampur’s tea gardens and the hidden trout valley of Barot.

This six-day circuit blends culture, adventure and offbeat calm at an easy pace, with handpicked stays across the region.

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1⛰️ ≈1,800 m

Gaggal · McLeodganj

Gaggal → Dharamshala

McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh — McLeodganj

The temple, Himachal Pradesh — The temple

Dhauladhar peaks, Himachal Pradesh — Dhauladhar peaks

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Gaggal · McLeodganj ≈15 km · 45 min ≈1,800 m Dinner McLeodganj

Arrive Gaggal and drive up to McLeodganj. The Dalai Lama temple and the Tibetan quarter. Cafes above the Kangra valley.

Today’s highlights

Arrive Gaggal and drive up to McLeodganj.
The Dalai Lama temple and the Tibetan quarter.
Cafes above the Kangra valley.
Food to try: Tibetan momos & thukpa

Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 The temple📸 Dhauladhar peaks📸 Gaggal📸 McLeodganj

Your day, part by part

Morning

Arrive Gaggal and drive up to McLeodganj.

Afternoon

The Dalai Lama temple and the Tibetan quarter.

Evening

Cafes above the Kangra valley.

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Day 2⛰️ up to 2,800 m if Triund

McLeodganj · Bhagsu · Triund base

Dharamshala

Triund base, Himachal Pradesh — Triund base

Dhauladhar range, Himachal Pradesh — Dhauladhar range

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McLeodganj · Bhagsu · Triund base ≈12 km + walks · local day up to 2,800 m if Triund Breakfast McLeodganj

Bhagsu waterfall and the Triund trek base. Namgyal monastery and the Kangra art museum. A leisurely evening.

Today’s highlights

Bhagsu waterfall and the Triund trek base.
Namgyal monastery and the Kangra art museum.
A leisurely evening.
Food to try: Cafe fare

Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Dhauladhar range📸 McLeodganj📸 Bhagsu📸 Triund base

Your day, part by part

Morning

Bhagsu waterfall and the Triund trek base.

Afternoon

Namgyal monastery and the Kangra art museum.

Evening

A leisurely evening.

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Day 3⛰️ ≈1,500 m

Dharamshala · Norbulingka · Bir

Dharamshala → Bir

Norbulingka, Himachal Pradesh — Norbulingka

Monastery courtyards, Himachal Pradesh — Monastery courtyards

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Dharamshala · Norbulingka · Bir ≈70 km · 2 hrs ≈1,500 m Breakfast Bir

The Norbulingka Institute of Tibetan arts. Drive to Bir — the Tibetan colony and monasteries. Cafes at the Bir landing site.

Today’s highlights

The Norbulingka Institute of Tibetan arts.
Drive to Bir — the Tibetan colony and monasteries.
Cafes at the Bir landing site.
Food to try: Tibetan food

Good to know: Paragliding season Mar–Jun & Oct–Nov.

Best photo spots

📸 Monastery courtyards📸 Dharamshala📸 Norbulingka📸 Bir

Your day, part by part

Morning

The Norbulingka Institute of Tibetan arts.

Afternoon

Drive to Bir — the Tibetan colony and monasteries.

Evening

Cafes at the Bir landing site.

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Day 4⛰️ Billing 2,400 m

Bir · Billing · Palampur

Bir Billing → Palampur

Aerial Kangra views, Himachal Pradesh — Aerial Kangra views

tea gardens, Himachal Pradesh — tea gardens

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Bir · Billing · Palampur ≈45 km · local day + drive Billing 2,400 m Breakfast Palampur — tea estate

A tandem paragliding flight from Billing (2,400 m). Drive to Palampur’s tea gardens. A tea-estate stay under the Dhauladhar.

Today’s highlights

A tandem paragliding flight from Billing (2,400 m).
Drive to Palampur’s tea gardens.
A tea-estate stay under the Dhauladhar.
Food to try: Kangra tea

Good to know: Flights are weather-dependent.

Best photo spots

📸 Aerial Kangra views📸 tea gardens📸 Bir📸 Billing📸 Palampur

Your day, part by part

Morning

A tandem paragliding flight from Billing (2,400 m).

Afternoon

Drive to Palampur’s tea gardens.

Evening

A tea-estate stay under the Dhauladhar.

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Day 5⛰️ ≈1,900 m

Palampur · Baijnath · Jogindernagar · Barot

Palampur → Barot

Jogindernagar, Himachal Pradesh — Jogindernagar

The Uhl river, Himachal Pradesh — The Uhl river

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Palampur · Baijnath · Jogindernagar · Barot ≈60 km · 2.5 hrs ≈1,900 m Breakfast Barot — riverside cottage

The ancient Baijnath Shiva temple. Drive into the hidden Barot valley. A riverside cottage by the Uhl.

Today’s highlights

The ancient Baijnath Shiva temple.
Drive into the hidden Barot valley.
A riverside cottage by the Uhl.
Food to try: Fresh trout

Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 The Uhl river📸 Palampur📸 Baijnath📸 Jogindernagar📸 Barot

Your day, part by part

Morning

The ancient Baijnath Shiva temple.

Afternoon

Drive into the hidden Barot valley.

Evening

A riverside cottage by the Uhl.

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Barot Gaggal (departure), Himachal Pradesh

Day 6⛰️ descending

Barot · Jogindernagar · Gaggal

Barot → Gaggal (departure)

Barot valley, Himachal Pradesh — Barot valley

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Barot · Jogindernagar · Gaggal ≈90 km · 3.5 hrs descending Breakfast —

The Barot dam and trout farm. The drive back down the valley. Drop at Gaggal (Dharamshala) airport.

Today’s highlights

The Barot dam and trout farm.
The drive back down the valley.
Drop at Gaggal (Dharamshala) airport.
Food to try: —

Good to know: Easy to add Dalhousie & Khajjiar.

Best photo spots

📸 Barot valley📸 Barot📸 Jogindernagar📸 Gaggal

Your day, part by part

Morning

The Barot dam and trout farm.

Afternoon

The drive back down the valley.

Evening

Drop at Gaggal (Dharamshala) airport.

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Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

Handpicked stays with breakfast
Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
All transfers and inter-place drives
Local guides at the main sights
A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
Lunches & dinners unless specified
Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
Personal expenses, tips & shopping
Travel insurance (recommended)
Anything not listed under inclusions

Dharamshala, Bir Barot FAQs

The best window is Mar–Jun & Sep–Nov. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Gaggal (Dharamshala) and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 6 Days / 5 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

Yes — the pace, stays and activities are tuned for kangra explorers & paragliders. Difficulty is rated Easy, and we adjust everything to your comfort.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

Dharamshala, Bir & Barot
the green Kangra circuit

Dharamshala, Bir & hidden Barot

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