Short answer: Spend two days in McLeod Ganj, including the Triund hike, one day on the Kangra valley loop of Kangra Fort and Masroor, then move east through Chamunda and Palampur to Bir for a tandem paragliding flight before heading home.
The plan at a glance
| Day | Route | Night at |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive; McLeod Ganj and Bhagsu | McLeod Ganj |
| 2 | Triund day hike | McLeod Ganj |
| 3 | Kangra Fort and Masroor | Dharamshala |
| 4 | Chamunda, Palampur, Bir | Bir |
| 5 | Paragliding at Billing; depart | Overnight bus home |
Who this plan suits
Travellers who dislike rushing, and anyone who wants paragliding without giving up the hill town.
Day by day
Day 1: Arrive; McLeod Ganj and Bhagsu
- Tsuglagkhang complex and market.
- Bhagsu waterfall in the afternoon.
- Evening in Dharamkot.
Day 2: Triund day hike
- Start from Galu by 7 am; register at the checkpost.
- Lunch on the ridge, down by 3 pm.
- In winter or rain, swap for Naddi and Dal Lake.
Day 3: Kangra Fort and Masroor
- Norbulingka Institute on the way down.
- Kangra Fort late morning.
- Masroor rock-cut temples, about 40–45 km from Dharamshala, in the afternoon.
Day 4: Chamunda, Palampur, Bir
- Chamunda Devi temple.
- Palampur tea gardens and lunch.
- Reach Bir by evening; sunset at the landing ground.
Day 5: Paragliding at Billing; depart
- Morning tandem flight: drive up to Billing, about 15–20 minutes in the air.
- Monasteries and cafés in Bir.
- Evening bus to Delhi or Chandigarh.
Best time for this trip
March to June and October to November. Paragliding is generally suspended in the monsoon, roughly July to mid-September.
Practical notes
- Keep the flight for a morning and have the afternoon as a fallback; wind cancels flights.
- Fly only with a registered operator and ask to see the licence.
- A cab from day three onward saves a lot of time.
- Keep one spare day in hand for a blocked road or bad weather.
What it costs
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Read more
- Day trips around Dharamshala
- Bir Billing travel and paragliding guide
- Triund trek guide
- How to reach Dharamshala from Delhi
Check before you go
- India Meteorological Department — forecasts and warnings.
- Himachal Pradesh Tourism — official destination information.
- HRTC online booking — state bus timetables.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Bir from Dharamshala?
Roughly two to two and a half hours by road, through Palampur.
Is paragliding possible all year?
No. It usually stops in the monsoon and on any day of unsafe wind or cloud.
Can I skip Triund?
Yes; use that day for Naddi, Dal Lake and a slower McLeod Ganj.
Where does the trip end?
In Bir, which has direct overnight buses to Delhi.
Compiled by the Funtoor team from published sources and official pages, last reviewed in October 2026. It is a sample plan, not a first-hand trip report or a fixed package: driving times are approximate, and rules, fees and road status change, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you travel.
Written by
Funtoor Travel Team
Travel planners based in Chail, Himachal Pradesh. We plan and arrange trips — stays, transport and experiences — across the Himalayas.
