Rajasthan
India · Dharamshala · McLeod Ganj · Bir Billing · Triund
Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
Home of the Dalai Lama, Tibetan cafés and Himalayan treks.
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About Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj sit beneath the Dhauladhar range. The Tsuglagkhang complex (the Dalai Lama’s temple), Tibetan monasteries and cafés give it a unique calm.
Adventure lovers trek to Triund or paraglide at Bir Billing, one of the world’s best sites.
Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj package options
We price every trip for your dates, travellers and hotel choice, so you only pay for what you want.
Popular attractions
Tsuglagkhang Complex
The Dalai Lama’s temple and Tibet Museum.
Bhagsu Waterfall
Short walk from McLeod Ganj.
Triund trek
Ridge-top views of the Dhauladhars.
HPCA Cricket Stadium
One of the world’s most scenic grounds.
Bir Billing
Paragliding take-off and landing sites.
Recommended experiences
- Paragliding at Bir
- Triund overnight camping
- Tibetan cooking class
- Norbulingka Institute crafts
Suggested itinerary
4 days: Dharamshala and Bir
- 1Arrive at Gaggal or drive from Pathankot
- 2McLeod Ganj, Tsuglagkhang, Bhagsu
- 3Triund or Kangra Fort
- 4Bir Billing paragliding, depart
Every itinerary can be changed — add days, swap places or change the pace.
Where you can stay
Budget
Guesthouses in McLeod Ganj.
Standard
Valley-view hotels.
Premium
Boutique hill resorts.
Luxury
Five-star spa resorts.
Travel information
- Getting there
- Fly to Gaggal (Kangra) airport via Delhi, or overnight bus from Delhi.
- Good to know
- Roads in McLeod Ganj are steep and narrow; small cars work best.
Questions travellers ask
Can we meet the Dalai Lama?+
Public teachings are held on some dates; schedules are announced by his office.
Is Triund hard?+
A moderate 9 km climb; fit beginners can do it.
Combine with Amritsar?+
Yes — about 5 hours by road.
Plan your Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj holiday
Choose your dates, travellers, rooms and hotel category. Your travel advisor sends a day-by-day plan and quotation, usually within one working day. Final pricing depends on your selected travel dates and availability.
