Himachal Backpacking Tour - Mcleodganj Bir Barot
About
Himachal Pradesh Backpacking tour Itinerary includes some of the best locations to visit in Himachal such as Mcleodganj, Bir, and Barot Valley. Wander through the curvy roads and take vibrant photos at every Insta-worthy location, while you experience Himachal like you never did before.
Himachal Pradesh Tourism is crucial to the Himachal government as it is one of the major attractions of the state and as well a major contributor to the state’s economy and well-fare. There are a number of attractions in Himachal Pradesh such as Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, and much more.
Himachal has a strong takeaway from Tibetan culture and you would feel the strong presence of a deep-rooted Tibetan culture throughout the whole state. Also, Himachal Pradesh had provided shelter to the Tibetan refugees during the Tibetan uprising and there is a famous Dalai Lama temple in Mcleodganj, which had been visited quite a few times by Dalai Lama itself.
While Himachal is famous for its hill station and its tourist-friendly environment, each hill station itself has its own significance. Mcloedganj is famous for its lakes, waterfalls, museums while Bir is famous for Paragliding, which took place at billing, a nearby place from Bir.
Apart from those, Barot Valley is a place that has yet been unexploited by travelers as there is not much information out there but it does provide a redeeming experience of trekking in the lap of nature.
The best time to visit Himachal Pradesh is during the months of September to June. During these months, the Himachal had already received heavy rainfall and the weather in Himachal return to its best state.
There are various places to visit in Himachal Pradesh and each one captures a different essence of the state. Famous places to visit in Mcloedganj are Dal Lake and St. John in the Wilderness while some of the famous places to visit in Bir are Deer Park Institute and Palpung Sherabling Monastery.
Short Itinerary
1st Day: Overnight Travel from Delhi to Mcleodganj
2nd Day: Reach Mcleodganj. Sightseeing and Night Stay
3rd Day: Day Hike to Triund .Night stay in Mcleodganj
4th Day: Mcleodganj to Bir. Night stay in Bir
5th Day: Bir to Barot. Night stay in Barot Valley
6th Day: Barot to Mcleodganj. Drop at Mcleodganj. Overnight journey to Delhi
7th Day: Reach Delhi early in the morning
Batches
4th Dec to 10th Dec Filling Fast {4th Dec (Saturday) 07:00 PM to 10th Dec (Friday) 07:00 AM}
11th Dec to 17th Dec Filling Fast {11th Dec (Saturday) 07:00 PM to 17th Dec (Friday) 07:00 AM}
23rd Dec to 29th Dec Filling Fast {23rd Dec (Thursday) 07:00 PM to 29th Dec (Wednesday) 07:00 AM}
27th Dec to 2nd Jan Filling Fast {27th Dec (Monday) 07:00 PM to 2nd Jan (Sunday) 07:00 AM}
30th Dec to 5th Jan Filling Fast {30th Dec (Thursday) 07:00 PM to 5th Jan (Wednesday) 07:00 AM}
8th Jan to 14th Jan Open {8th Jan (Saturday) 07:00 PM to 14th Jan (Friday) 07:00 AM}
15th Jan to 21st Jan Open {15th Jan (Saturday) 07:00 PM to 21st Jan (Friday) 07:00 AM}
22nd Jan to 28th Jan Open {22nd Jan (Saturday) 07:00 PM to 28th Jan (Friday) 07:00 AM}
Price
Delhi to Delhi:
| Triple Occupancy | 15000 / Person | (*) 17000 / Person |
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| Double Occupancy | 17000 / Person | (*) 19000 / Person |
Note: Price may vary for the booking during Christmas and New Year.
(*) denotes the special price for the booking of batches between 20th Dec 2021 to 5th Jan 2022
Itinerary (Delhi to Delhi)
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1st Day : Overnight Travel from Delhi to Mcleodganj
We assemble at Majnu Ka Tilla /Kashmere Gate by 7 pm and meet the other group members.
We will be travelling overnight travel from Delhi to Mcleodganj by Volvo Bus
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2nd Day : Reach Mcleodganj. Sightseeing and Night Stay
Open your eyes in the mighty mountains of Dhauladhars. The overnight bus will have you reach Mcleodganj by 10 in the morning.
Check-in into your hotel, have rest in your comfortable stays. Post lunch, we will explore Mcleodganj. A visit to Namgyal Monastery, The Dalai Lama Temple, and Bhagsu Waterfall and then get back to the hotel by evening.
After dinner, you will be given a brief about the next day, for your trek to Triund.
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3rd Day : Day Hike to Triund .Night stay in Mcleodganj
Wake up to a refreshing morning in the mountains.
After breakfast, we’ll start our trek towards Triund hill. The trek to Triund starts from Mcleodganj main chowk.
The gradient of the trek is easy except some stretches and the total trekking distance is 9 km. The trail takes you through the dense forests of pine with some scenic views of valleys. It takes around 5-6 hours to reach Triund.
Triund is situated at an altitude of 2875 meters (9432 feet) above sea level. Enjoy the views of Kangra valley. Expect a cold and breezy Evening at the top.
Trek down by evening and spend the leisure time at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mcleodganj.
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4th Day : Mcleodganj to Bir. Night stay in Bir
Post Breakfast we’ll begin our journey towards Bir. Bir is 80 kms from Mcleodganj and it takes about 3 hours to reach.
Bir is famous as the Paragliding Capital of India.
Reach Bir by afternoon and have some rest at the Campsite.
Explore the Bir monasteries and the cafes in the evening, watching the paragliders come down from Billing like Birds everywhere.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel.
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5th Day : Bir to Barot. Night stay in Barot Valley
Post breakfast, drive to Billing from Bir where you will be starting your paragliding. You can see the entire valley in front of you.
After the paragliding session of 15-20 mins, we start for Barot Valley.
Barot is a small village situated in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The route to Barot is made exquisite with clear views of the dense cedar forests and terraced fields. Barot is the gateway to Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary. Monal, Black Bear, Ghoral, etc. are the main wildlife attractions of the sanctuary.
Barot Valley is around 80 km from Bir and takes about 3 hours to reach.
Go to the Uhl riverside and spend some leisure time around the only natural water body of the region. You can enjoy fishing if you like it.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Camps in Barot.
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6th Day : Barot to Mcleodganj. Drop at Mcleodganj. Overnight journey to Delhi
Today is the last day of our Tour.
We explore Barot Valley with the Barot temple and the Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary and leave for Mcleodganj post-lunch in the valley.
We will reach Mcleodganj by evening.
Take overnight Volvo bus from Mcleodganj to Delhi.
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7th Day : Reach Delhi early in the morning
Reach Delhi early in the morning.
End of Tour.
Trip Images
Inclusions
Volvo Bus Tickets Delhi to Mcleodganj and return
Transport by Tempo Traveller from Mcleodganj to Mcleodganj
Stay on Triple /Double sharing basis
9 Meals as per Itinerary Day 2: Dinner, Day 3: Breakfast + Lunch+ Dinner, Day 4: Breakfast + Dinner ,Day 5: Breakfast + Dinner, Day 6: Breakfast
Trek to Triund
Paragliding session of 15-20 mins at BIR
Local Sightseeing as per Itinerary
Exclusions
Any meals apart from mentioned in Inclusions.
Any expenses for optional activities or tickets, unless quoted in Inclusions.
Insurance, Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry, etc
Any Entry Fees
Any additional expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like cancellation/roadblocks/landslides/ strike or any other natural causes out of human control or any emergency evacuation expenses.
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Any Kind of Expense for Loss / Misplaced / Theft of personal belongings.
Cancellation Policy
No cancellations will be taken over call or whatsapp msg. Please reply to the email of payment receipt that you have received at the time of booking.
Free Cancellation upto 60 days before the departure date
59 Days to 45 days of Departure date. 10% of total Trip cost. (Booking amount is non-refundable)
44 Days to 30 Days of Departure date. 25% of the total trip cost
29 Days to 15 Days of Departure date. 50% of the total trip cost.
15 Days to 8 Days of Departure date. 75% of the total trip cost.
7 Days to Trip Departure date. 100% of the total trip cost.
No Show . No refund.
Incase of government orders, harsh weather conditions , protests , landslides or any other unforseen circumstances , we work out the best possible alternate plans or trips/treks. At times even even certain activities are cancelled , the organization provides the best alternate but no refunds are provided.
If a trek is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh etc.), JustWravel will issue a trek voucher for the full amount and if possible will provide an alternate trek. The voucher can be redeemed upto same amount for the same trek or another trek in the next 365 days from the trek departure date.
If a trek or trip cannot be completed due to natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh etc.). No refund would be provided.
Any extra expense coming due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh etc.), Will be beared by customer. Company will not be liable.
Cancellations policy will differ during the peak season and popular places.
Things To Pack
FAQs
We will be using a tempo traveler/Innova for local transport & Ac Volvo bus for Delhi to Dharamshala and return.
There are certain items that you need to carry on the trip. Here is the list:
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Thermals
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Running Shoes/ Trekking Shoes
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Documents -ID(Driver’s License, AADHAR Card, Voter ID :: Passport and Visa copy for Foreign Nationals)
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Winter Clothes
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First Aid Kit
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Hand Sanitizer
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Cold Cream
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Backpack
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Torch
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Electronics
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Water Bottle
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Toiletries
This valley provides an opportunity for its visitors to indulge in some of the most thrilling outdoor activities such as Trout Fishing, Walk around the village, enjoy your meal sitting beside Uhl River.
Barot is a mesmerizingly beautiful village located in the serene valleys of Mandi District in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is a newfound tourist destination and is located about 67 kilometers away from Mandi
As per the state government’s order, night camping and staying will no longer be allowed at Triund. The hikers to Triund can opt for a day trek, and returning on the same day is made compulsory. As per the Government
Paragliding is possible throughout the year except for the monsoon. Monsoon here from early July to late September, which is the time when paragliding is closed in Bir Billing.
The weight limit depends on the paraglider and usually, the paragliders have a limit of 110 kgs.
Triund is at a distance of 9 km from McLeodganj and the difficulty level is moderate. You can reach the hilltop in approximately 3-4 hours, depending on your walking pace.
Mcleodganj is famous for its Tibetan culture, Dal Lake, Monasteries, Bhagsu Falls & Triund Trek.
The weather will be cold and it’s highly advisable to wear thermals & proper winter clothing.
We always recommend that you carry your rucksack because it helps in maintaining your body posture.
You will be staying at a Hotel in Mcleodganj, Swiss/ Deluxe camps in Bir and Homestay in Barot
Usually, we take a maximum of 11 people in one group. We believe bigger groups have less fun and less coordination so that’s why we prefer smaller groups.
All our trips are led by professional trip coordinators who have good experience in leading groups.
Yes, definitely it is, the safety of girls is most important for us. All our guides and other staff are carefully chosen for trips. They are honest and reliable but we also advise you to take care of your personal belongings.
After selecting the trip, you can book by clicking on the book now button or you can contact us and we will guide you in the booking.
When a booking is made, a confirmation would be sent to you via email, which would include your payment receipt and travel details.
We provide nutritious and healthy food during the trip. We always serve Indian vegetarian food.
Yes, we can customize any trip as per your needs and as per the feasibility.
Yes, it is advisable that you carry your own medication on the trip.
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