Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj Escape
- Norbulingka · McLeod Ganj · Bhagsu · Triund
- Best: All year
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- 3 nights · 4 days
- Adventure
- Triund, about 2,875 m
- March – June, October – November
Overview
A night on the Triund ridge, then a tandem paragliding flight over the Kangra valley. Triund is the classic first trek above McLeod Ganj, about 9 km each way, and Bir Billing is one of India’s best-known paragliding sites.
Flights are with certified pilots and depend on the weather.
- The Triund ridge right under the Dhauladhar
- A night on the ridge, in a camp
- Tandem paragliding at Bir Billing with a certified pilot
- McLeod GanjStart
- TriundNight on the ridge
- Bir BillingFlight
Itinerary
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Where you’ll stay
Triund
A night on the ridge, in a camp
Other nights at one of our three hotels near Norbulingka.
Before you go
- From mid-June to mid-September the monsoon is very wet. We swap the Triund day for a culture day if the trail isn’t safe.
FAQ
How hard is the Triund trek?
Moderate. It is about 9 km each way from McLeod Ganj, climbing to a grassy ridge at around 2,875 m, and most reasonably fit walkers manage it with a local guide.
When is the best time for Triund and Bir Billing?
March to June and October to November. From mid-June to mid-September the monsoon is very wet, and we swap the trek for a culture day if the trail isn’t safe.
Who flies the paraglider at Bir Billing?
A certified pilot from a registered operator flies a tandem glider with you. Flights depend on the weather; if we cancel for weather, we reschedule or refund in full.
Read our cancellation policy before you confirm.
Last reviewed by the Himalayan Brothers travel desk
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