Himachal Trip Itinerary: Dalhousie, Khajjiar, McLeodganj & Bir

You will begin your amazing trip to Himachal by boarding the private vehicle that is waiting for you in Delhi. As you settle into the seat, the Driver will start the engine, and the kind of adrenaline that you will feel is worthy of writing in your diary. It will be an overnight journey to Dalhousie. 

So make sure to enjoy every hour in the bus journey by feeling the breeze, looking outside the window, or simply just relaxing.

After the beautiful journey of 9-10 hours, you will reach early in the morning at Dalhousie, one of the popular hill stations of Himachal. From there, our driver will take you to the hotel. 

As you arrive, check into your accommodation and rest for a while to erase your tiredness. In the evening, get ready to explore Dalhousie. You can visit the Mall Road or stroll through the local markets in this lovely hill station with green fields and tall trees. Later, come back to your hotel for having a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.

On the third day, you are going to explore Khajjiar, which is also known as the Mini Switzerland of India. So, wake up early, have your mouthwatering breakfast, check out of the hotel, and set off to Khajjiar, a thrilling 24km journey from Dalhousie.

As you reach, indulge yourself in adventurous activities like horse riding or zorbing, you can walk in the calm Khajjiar Lake, or click stunning photos in the lush green surroundings. In the evening you will return back to the Dalhousie. Have your delicious dinner and then get ready to sleep.

On the fourth day, rise and shine early, have your delicious breakfast, and then you will depart for McLeodganj. It will going to be an amazing journey of 4-5 hours. On the way, you will take a halt to see the Dharamshala Stadium, one of the highest sports grounds in the world. In the evening, you will arrive at McLeodganj, check into your hotel, and rest for a while. 

Later, you can spend the day at leisure by exploring the nearby places or going to the markets. Wrap up your day by coming back to your accommodation and having a delicious dinner, and then hitting the bed for an overnight stay.

On the fifth day, you will discover McLeodganj, so rise early, have your delicious breakfast, and start your exploration. Head to the Bhagsunag Temple, a Shiva temple located just three kilometers from McLeodganj. Here, after offering the prayer, take a chilly dip in the holy pond. Then proceed to the Bhagsu Waterfall, where you will enjoy a small trek, and then this serene waterfall. Discover the Dalai Lama Temple, a spiritual centre for Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the Tsuglakhang Temple. 

After that, uncover the St. John's Church, a Protestant church. Later, visit the famous Shiva cafe to get a perfect shot in the natural surroundings, and you can also try the traditional Himachali dish here. End the day by coming back to the hotel, your delicious meal will be served, and after enjoying your dinner, rest well for the next day's excitement.

On the sixth day, you are going to visit the new place, Bir. So, wake up early, have your delicious breakfast, and head to Bir. It will take around 2-3 hours to reach Bir. Once you arrive, check into your hotel and start exploring this new place. First, discover the Palpung Sherabling Monastery to get a glimpse of Buddhism. Then, Dzongsar Institute, a Tibetan Buddhist monastic college. 

Finally, journey through the Tibetan Market where you can explore the Tibetan culture and even get souvenirs. Wrap your day by coming back to the hotel, having a delicious dinner, and then going for a peaceful sleep.

On the last day, rise and shine early, have your satisfying breakfast, and then head to Billing, also known as the Paragliding capital of India, for an amazing experience of Paragliding. It will take you almost 1 hour to reach Billing. Once you reach, you will receive the safety briefing and then start the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of Paragliding for 30 minutes, and you will land at Bir.

Later, you can spend the rest of the day by doing the last-minute shopping or visiting the place that you couldn’t. After that, pack your stuff and all the memories of the Himachal trip, and then depart for Delhi.