Escape to the serene, untouched riverside landscapes of Barot for peaceful nature walks and hidden waterfalls. Transition seamlessly into an adrenaline rush with tandem paragliding and vibrant cafe culture in Bir Billing.
02 Nights & 03 Days · River Valleys & Sky Highs - From Riverside Serenity to Paragliding Thrills
Distance | Time Required: ~490 km | ~10-12 hours
The Route: Board your overnight AC Volvo bus from Delhi. Travel comfortably through the plains of Punjab and enter Himachal Pradesh via Una / Kangra to reach Bir by morning.
Overnight Journey.
Distance from Bir to Bir Billing Paragliding Point | Time: ~14 km uphill | ~40–50 mins by local cab
About Bir: Bir is renowned worldwide for its paragliding scene, peaceful Tibetan settlements, tea gardens and vibrant cafe culture nestled at the base of the Dhauladhar mountains.
The Journey: In morning, arrive in Bir, meet your local cab driver, check into your hotel or guesthouse, freshen up and enjoy breakfast. In mid day, drive from Bir to Bir Billing Paragliding point.
Sightseeing Points:
Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel in Bir.
Distance | Time Required: ~55 km | ~2-2.5 hours
About Barot Valley: Barot is a secluded Himalayan valley carved by the Uhl River, surrounded by cedar forests, historic hydel infrastructure and trout fishing streams.
The Journey: Have breakfast and check out from Bir. Drive to Barot, Visit the 13th-century stone nagara-style Shree Shiv Baijnath Temple Kangra Himachal Pradesh in Baijnath town (~12 km from Bir). Continue via Ghatasani along Barot Valley Road through pine and deodar forests.
Arrive in Barot and check into your riverside camp / hotel. Savor freshly caught local rainbow trout or traditional Himachali dishes for lunch.
Sightseeing Points:
Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel in Barot.
Trek Distance from Barot to Lapas Waterfall | Time: ~3 km | ~1.5 hours
Distance from Barot to Bir | Time: ~55 km | ~2-2.5 hours
Distance from Bir to Delhi | Time: ~490 km | ~11-12 hours
The Journey: Take breakfast by the river and then take a short trek to Lapas Waterfall near Barot.
Check out from your Barot camp / hotel. Return drive by cab from Barot to Bir. Relax at Tibetan cafes, pick up local handicrafts and Kangra tea or take a gentle stroll through the Chaugan tea estates.
Sightseeing Points:
Evening Departure: Board your return AC Volvo bus from Bir to Delhi (buses typically depart between 05:30 PM and 07:00 PM).
Tour ends here with happy memories.
💡 Tip: Mobile network connectivity is very weak or nonexistent on the trails in Barot Valley and up near Billing—download offline maps and carry cash before you start.

A hidden forest waterfall near Bir, reached by a short, scenic walk across river boulders.

A grand Tibetan monastery set inside peaceful pine forests near Bir.

India’s paragliding capital, renowned worldwide for thrilling tandem flights and peaceful Tibetan cafes.

An ancient 13th-century stone Shiva temple with stunning Nagara architecture.

A crystal-clear Himalayan river in Barot Valley, famed for trout fishing.

A secluded cascade tucked inside Barot Valley, reached by a short forest trail.
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