Temples, Trails & Sky Roads: A Signature Route through Himachal

Touch down at Dharamsala, where the air feels lighter and the mountains feel close. Settle into your boutique retreat before heading to the world’s highest cricket stadium, framed by snowlaced peaks that seem almost unreal.

Take the ropeway to McLeodganj, where the Dhauladhars unfold endlessly below. Return to your stay and let the hills lull you into stillness.

Overnight in Dharamsala.

Spend your morning at Norbulingka, where Tibetan artisans keep centuries-old traditions alive with their hands. Watch as thangkas come to life, wander through prayer-lined paths and peaceful gardens. Later, take a short forested walk to Bhagsunag Waterfall.

As dusk arrives, make your way to Naddi Viewpoint to watch the sky melt into the mountains. Round off the day with a Tibetan dinner where every bite feels like home.

Overnight in Dharamsala

Begin with a quiet morning at Kangra Fort, where echoes of the past cling to stone walls and distant views. If time allows, continue to Masroor’s rock-cut temples an 8th-century marvel carved from a single monolith.

On your way to Bir, stop at Andretta to shape your own clay creation in India’s oldest pottery village. By late afternoon, reach Bir and breathe in its mountain calm.

Overnight in Bir.

Explore a Kangri village with a local guide, where folklore lives on through stories shared in a humble mudhouse museum. Join a family for a chulha-cooked meal that tastes like tradition.

Then cycle through pine-draped trails to Sherabling Monastery before heading to your launch point for paragliding.

As you float above the valleys of Bir, everything below feels like a dream. Stay for the sunset at the landing site it’s worth it.

Overnight in Bir.

Set out on a short hike to Gunehar Waterfalls, a quiet cascade hidden in the forest. Take a dip or simply enjoy a slow breakfast with the sound of water nearby.

Later, visit Chokling Monastery to sit in silence while monks chant. Drive to Mata Maheshwari Temple for a final view of the Himalayas turning gold at dusk. End the night with a soulful meal at Northern Café.

Overnight in Bir.

Wake early and drive into the lesser-travelled world of Tirthan Valley. It’s a 4–5 hour journey into quiet pine woods and riverside stillness.

By afternoon, you’re at your stay either a warm lodge by the river or a treehouse tucked far away. Here, the air feels cleaner, the world slower.

Overnight in Tirthan.

Take the winding road to Jalori Pass and choose your trail either to the glassy waters of Serolsar Lake or the ancient ruins of Raghupur Fort.

Stop at No Society Café for lunch where mountain air mixes with good conversation. Visit Chehni Kothi, a towering wooden structure still standing tall through centuries of wind and weather.

Overnight in Tirthan.

Slow down and let the day pass without plans sip chai, read by the river, take long walks through pine groves. Or, if the thrill still calls, try waterfall rappelling at Jibhi Falls, then head to Banjar for a relaxed riverside lunch.

In the evening, try your hand at traditional fishing in the icy waters of the Tirthan River, where you can choose to cook your catch or let it go free.

Overnight in Tirthan.

One last breakfast by the river before the journey home begins. The road winds down, but the stillness, stories, and soul of the Himalayas come with you