4 Days 3 Nights Christmas Special Dharamshala & Bir-Billing Tour Package 3 Nights / 4 Days
Package Overview
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Dharamshala – McLeodganj Sightseeing
- Arrive at Dharamshala / Gaggal Airport or Pathankot Railway Station.
- Meet our representative and transfer to hotel.
- Check in, freshen up and head to McLeodganj - the colourful "Little Lhasa" of India.
- Visit Namgyal Monastery (Dalai Lama Temple Complex) - Tibet's largest monastery outside Tibet.
- Explore Bhagsunath Temple and hike 45 minutes to the stunning Bhagsu Waterfall.
- Visit St. John in the Wilderness Church - a beautiful 1852 neo-Gothic church in the forest.
- Stroll through McLeodganj market - shop for Tibetan handicrafts, thangkas & winter woolens.
- Evening: Enjoy momos, thukpa & butter tea at local Tibetan cafes.
- Christmas Eve Special: Bonfire & festive celebrations at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Dharamshala / McLeodganj.
Day 2: Dharamshala Sightseeing – Cricket Stadium & Tea Gardens
- After breakfast, explore lower Dharamshala and its top attractions.
- Visit the HPCA Cricket Stadium - the highest cricket ground in the world with Himalayan views.
- Explore the beautiful Kangra Valley Tea Gardens - buy fresh Kangra tea as a souvenir.
- Visit Kangra Fort - one of the oldest and largest forts in the Himalayas.
- Drive to Naddi village for stunning panoramic views of the Dhauladhar snow peaks.
- Visit Dal Lake Dharamshala a serene lake surrounded by deodar forests.
- Evening: Explore local market, shop for wooden handicrafts & enjoy Christmas dinner.
- Overnight stay in Dharamshala / McLeodganj
Day 3: Drive to Bir – Norbulingka Institute – Bir Local Sightseeing
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Bir (approx. 70 km, 2 hours).
- En route stop at Palampur Tea Gardens - one of India's most scenic tea estates.
- Visit Baijnath Temple - an ancient 13th-century Shiva temple on the banks of River Binwa.
- Visit Norbulingka Institute - a unique centre preserving Tibetan art, culture & crafts.
- Arrive in Bir — explore the Tibetan Colony, Buddhist Monasteries & Deer Park.
- Visit the Bir Paragliding Landing Site (Chaugan) - watch colourful paragliders land.
- Evening: Local walk, dinner at Bir cafe.
- Overnight stay in Bir.
Day 4: Paragliding at Billing – Departure
- Early breakfast and drive to Billing - the paragliding takeoff point (approx. 14 km above Bir).
- Experience thrilling tandem paragliding - fly 20–30 minutes from Billing to Bir landing site.
- Soar over the breathtaking Kangra Valley and Dhauladhar mountain range.
- After landing, explore Bir market for Tibetan handicrafts & monastery souvenirs.
- Post lunch, drive to Pathankot / Chandigarh / Delhi for departure.
- Tour ends with exhilarating memories of a Christmas well spent in the Himalayas!
Highlights
- Celebrate Christmas amidst the snow-capped Dhauladhar mountains of Himachal Pradesh
- Explore McLeod Ganj - the vibrant "Little Lhasa" of India with Tibetan cafes & markets
- Visit Namgyal Monastery (Dalai Lama Temple) - the largest Tibetan monastery outside Tibet
- Trek to Bhagsu Waterfall - a stunning cascade surrounded by lush Himalayan greenery
- Experience paragliding at Bir Billing - Asia's top & world's 2nd highest paragliding site
- Visit the iconic HPCA Cricket Stadium - the highest cricket ground in the world
- Explore St. John in the Wilderness Church - a peaceful 1852 neo-Gothic forest church
- Drive through scenic Palampur Tea Gardens & visit the ancient Baijnath Shiva Temple
- Christmas Eve bonfire, stargazing & festive celebrations in the Himalayas
- 3-night comfortable stay with breakfast, private transfers & guided sightseeing included
Inclusions
- 3 Nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Christmas cake or small celebration (as per hotel)
- Delhi–Dharamshala–Bir–Delhi transfers
- Local sightseeing in Dharamshala & Bir
- Assistance for paragliding (charges extra)
- Toll, parking, fuel & driver allowances
- 24/7 trip assistance
- Luxury transportation by innova Crysta From Delhi
Exclusions
- Paragliding charges
- Entry fees & activity tickets
- Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, laundry, etc.)
- Early check-in / late check-out
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- Per Person Price on Double occupancy - 8699 + 5% GST
- Min - 6 Pax required
Terms & Conditions
1. Do not treat the above quotation as a confirmation of your booking, prices and services may change at the time of confirmation as we are not holding any bookings at the time of quotation.
2. No Rooms/Seats are on Hold / confirmed yet. Confirmation is strictly dependent on availability.
3. Early check in and checkout depends on the availability and hotel policy. The standard check in time is 1500 Hrs. and check out is 11 AM. The early check in and late checks out can lead to Half Day/Full day charges depending on hotel policies which vary from hotel to hotel.
4. The passport should be valid for 06 months from the date of return.
5. Delay in processing payment beyond stipulated time limit will result in rooms not available /auto released/ rate change.
6. Depending on each hotel policy, there could be mandatory - refundable - deposits at the time of check in at the hotel. These deposits will differ from hotel to hotel and guests should be aware of such deposits and should deposit the same directly at the reception at the time of check in (this can be a cash deposit or a credit card block) and the hotel will refund the same at the time of check out.
7. Issuance of visa will be subject to approval from immigration however once visa is applied charges will be applicable and NO refund will be granted.
8. In case of overstay – Travel agents will be held accountable to settle the fine imposed by immigration which is 100.00 per day (Subject to revision from immigration).
9. Once visas are handed over kindly do double check all the details, if any discrepancy found bring to our notice within 48 hrs. any claim raised beyond this stipulated time will be treated null and void.
10. It is recommended from our side to book and confirm land / Hotel packages only after issuance of visas.
11. The above offered quote is valid only for this booking.
12. Only inclusions mentioned above, upon confirmation of the booking day wise itinerary will be designed given based on availability and cost taken into consideration. Any deviation from the suggested itinerary will attract additional cost.
14. Vehicle used in the above quote is based on all guests arriving/ departing together in the same flight. In case additional transfers are required, the same will be arranged at an additional cost.
15. We would require PAN card of the travelers, Passport copies of the travelers.
16. In case of Seaplane Transfer, kindly note that the guest needs to take International Flight that arrives Male before 1500 Hrs. since the last SEAPLANE departs MALE airport at 1500 hrs
17. If International flights are delayed and guest miss their SEAPLANE transfer, Company will not be responsible for the same.
13. Any change in the number of passengers will lead to a revision of the quote.
Note: As per RBI guidelines for every transaction PAN card of travelers is mandatory and we must take a photocopy of the same and keep it with the booking file maintained, any transaction without a pan card is strictly prohibited.
