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.
The green Kangra circuit — Dharamshala and McLeodganj, the paragliding of Bir, Palampur’s tea and the hidden Barot valley.
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.
A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.
Arrive Gaggal and drive up to McLeodganj.
The Dalai Lama temple and the Tibetan quarter.
Cafes above the Kangra valley.
Bhagsu waterfall and the Triund trek base.
Namgyal monastery and the Kangra art museum.
A leisurely evening.
The Norbulingka Institute of Tibetan arts.
Drive to Bir — the Tibetan colony and monasteries.
Cafes at the Bir landing site.
A tandem paragliding flight from Billing (2,400 m).
Drive to Palampur’s tea gardens.
A tea-estate stay under the Dhauladhar.
The ancient Baijnath Shiva temple.
Drive into the hidden Barot valley.
A riverside cottage by the Uhl.
The Barot dam and trout farm.
The drive back down the valley.
Drop at Gaggal (Dharamshala) airport.
Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.
Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.
Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.
Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.
Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.
Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.
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.
Tell us your dates and how you love to travel. Your personal designer will send a tailored itinerary and quote within one working day — no obligation, no hidden charges.