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The snow-capped Dhauladhar range above Dharamshala

Experiences & activities

Paragliding, treks, snow days, the toy train, monastery days and high-pass drives across Himachal. Book one on its own or add it to any trip, with local guides and pilots we work with every season.

  • Paragliders against a pink sunset sky over Billing
    Adventure

    Bir, Kangra valley

    Tandem paragliding at Bir Billing

    Fly with a certified pilot from one of India’s best-known launch sites.

    Duration
    Half day
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    Weather permitting
    From ₹5,100Enquire
  • Adventure

    Dharamshala

    Paragliding at Indrunag

    A short flight above Dharamshala with the Dhauladhar behind you. Close to our hotels.

    Duration
    2–3 hrs
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    Weather permitting
    From ₹2,600Enquire
  • Tents pitched among granite boulders on a grassy Dhauladhar ridge under a clear blue sky
    Treks

    McLeod Ganj

    Triund ridge trek

    About 9 km each way to a grassy ridge right under the Dhauladhar.

    Duration
    Day or overnight
    Level
    Easy–moderate
    Season
    Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
    From ₹1,800Enquire
  • A large group of trekkers sits with prayer flags beside a white stone shrine high in the Dhauladhar
    Treks

    Dharamshala to Chamba

    Indrahar Pass trek

    Cross the Dhauladhar at 4,342 m via Triund and Laka. For fit, experienced trekkers.

    Duration
    4–5 days
    Level
    Challenging
    Season
    May–Oct
    From ₹10,800Enquire
  • A monastery roof and the snow-capped Dhauladhar through a window near Norbulingka
    Culture

    Sidhpur & McLeod Ganj

    Tibetan culture walk

    Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama temple complex and a Tibetan kitchen with a local host.

    Duration
    Half day
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    All year
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • The narrow-gauge track and station sign at Ahju on the Kangra Valley Railway
    Culture

    Kangra district

    Kangra Valley toy train

    A slow ride on the narrow-gauge Kangra Valley Railway, with a cab back.

    Duration
    Half day
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    All year
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • Guests on a monastery rooftop in Spiti, with bare brown mountains behind
    Culture

    From Kaza

    Monastery trail: Key, Kibber & Komic

    Three working monasteries with a guide who can explain what you see.

    Duration
    Full day
    Level
    Easy (high altitude)
    Season
    Jun–Oct
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • The golden Buddha statue at Langza, below snowy peaks and a blue sky
    Nature

    Langza, Spiti

    Langza fossils & stargazing

    Look for marine fossils by day, then watch a sky with no town lights.

    Duration
    Evening
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    Jun–Sep
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • A herd of blue sheep, the snow leopard’s main prey, grazing on a dry slope in Spiti
    Nature

    Kibber, Spiti

    Snow leopard winter trail

    Track wildlife around Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary with local spotters.

    Duration
    Multi-day
    Level
    Moderate (cold)
    Season
    Winter
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • Visitors on the shore of Chandratal, below bare brown slopes
    Nature

    Near Kunzum Pass

    Chandratal lake walk

    An easy walk from the camps to the crescent lake, best at sunrise.

    Duration
    Half day
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    Jun–early Oct
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • A car comes down between snow walls on the Sach Pass road early in the season
    Road trips

    From Bairagarh

    Sach Pass day crossing

    To the top at about 4,414 m and back with a local driver, past Satrundi’s snow walls.

    Duration
    Full day
    Level
    Rough road
    Season
    Jul–mid-Oct
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • The road towards Killar in Pangi, cut under an overhanging rock arch above a pine valley
    Road trips

    Chamba to Killar

    Motorcycle crossing support

    Route briefing, a room at Diwan Sachpass and a back-up vehicle for riders.

    Duration
    Multi-day
    Level
    Experienced riders
    Season
    Jul–mid-Oct
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • Culture

    Diwan Sachpass

    Bonfire evening at Bairagarh

    Mountain dinner and a bonfire before an early start for the pass.

    Duration
    Evening
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    All year
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • Royal Enfield motorcycles parked in a row outside a roadside café
    Road trips

    Dharamshala

    Motorcycle & scooter hire

    Royal Enfields and scooties to ride yourself around Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj and the Kangra valley.

    Duration
    Per day
    Level
    Licence needed
    Season
    All year
    Quote on WhatsAppSee bikes
  • An old building by the Chaugan maidan in Chamba town
    Culture

    Chamba, 2 hours from Dalhousie

    Chamba heritage walk

    The Chaugan, the Lakshmi Narayan temples and the Ravi riverside with a local guide.

    Duration
    Half day
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    All year
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • A paraglider over Solang valley with pine forest and snowy peaks behind
    Adventure

    Solang, near Manali

    Solang valley day

    Snow from late December to February; paragliding, the ropeway and green meadows the rest of the year.

    Duration
    Full day
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    All year
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • Wildflowers below snow-capped mountains at Sissu, Lahaul
    Road trips

    Manali to Lahaul

    Atal Tunnel & Sissu day

    Through the 9 km Atal Tunnel into the dry mountains of Lahaul, to the waterfall and lake at Sissu, and back by evening.

    Duration
    Full day
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    Most of the year
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • Tents on the Kheerganga meadow above the Parvati valley
    Treks

    Parvati valley, from Kasol

    Kheerganga trek

    A 12 km walk up from Barshaini to a meadow at about 2,950 m with a hot spring pool, and a night in camp.

    Duration
    Overnight
    Level
    Moderate
    Season
    Apr–Nov
    Quote on WhatsAppSee the trek
  • A narrow-gauge train at Summer Hill station on the Kalka–Shimla Railway
    Culture

    Kalka to Shimla

    Kalka–Shimla toy train

    The narrow-gauge heritage railway up to Shimla, 5–6 hours through tunnels and pine forest, with a cab waiting at the top.

    Duration
    Half to full day
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    All year
    Quote on WhatsAppSee the family trip
  • The Baspa valley near Chitkul, with snowy peaks closing the valley
    Nature

    Baspa valley, Kinnaur

    Chitkul day from Sangla

    Up the Baspa valley to Chitkul, the last village on the Indian road towards Tibet, and back to Sangla.

    Duration
    Full day
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    Apr–Nov
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • Khajjiar’s meadow and forested hills under a cloudy sky
    Nature

    From Dalhousie

    Khajjiar & Dainkund

    A short walk up to Dainkund peak (about 2,750 m) and the Pohlani Devi temple, then Khajjiar’s meadow and lake.

    Duration
    Full day
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    All year
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • Tea gardens in Palampur with the snowy Dhauladhar behind
    Nature

    Palampur, Kangra valley

    Palampur tea garden walk

    A walk through a tea estate, a tasting at the cooperative tea factory and the Neugal café by the river.

    Duration
    Half day
    Level
    Easy
    Season
    Mar–Nov
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire
  • A tent on the grassy slopes of Jalori Pass, with forested ridges beyond
    Treks

    Jibhi, Banjar valley

    Jalori Pass to Serolsar lake

    About 5 km each way through oak forest from Jalori Pass to Serolsar lake and its small temple.

    Duration
    Half day
    Level
    Easy–moderate
    Season
    Apr–Nov
    Quote on WhatsAppEnquire

How booking an activity works

  1. Send an enquiry

    Pick the activity, date and group size.

  2. We check conditions

    Weather, trail and road status, and the guide or pilot available.

  3. Confirm on WhatsApp

    Timing, meeting point and price, all in one chat. Pick-up from our hotels is easy to add.

Safety comes first

  • Paragliding only with registered operators and certified pilots.
  • Treks led by local guides, with route changes when the weather turns.
  • High-pass drives timed for the safest part of the day.
  • If we cancel for weather, we reschedule or refund in full.

Activities FAQ

Do I need to stay at your hotels to book an activity?

No. You can book any activity on its own or add it to a trip. If you are staying with us, pick-up from our hotels is easy to add.

Who runs the paragliding and treks?

Paragliding is only with registered operators and certified pilots, and treks are led by local guides we work with every season. Guides change the route when the weather turns.

What happens if the weather turns?

We check the weather, trail and road status before we confirm. If we cancel an activity for weather, we reschedule it or refund it in full.

How do I book an activity?

Send an enquiry with the activity, date and group size. We confirm the timing, meeting point and price in one WhatsApp chat. There is no payment on this website.

Staying at one of our hotels?

Ask at reception or message us. We’ll add any activity to your stay, with pick-up from the hotel.

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