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Plan The Unplanned presents to you a one of a kind Himachal Backing Trip to Mcleodganj, Bir and Barot filled with loads of adventure and scenic beauty. Bestowed upon with a splendid ambiance of the lofty snow-clad mountains, deep gorges, thickly forested valleys, large pristine lakes, cascading streams, and falls along with a lot of orchards, Himachal Pradesh is undoubtedly a gateway to heaven. It also boasts a myriad of religious places, shimmering lakes, ancient monasteries, and historical heritage sites. Himachal Pradesh is a flocking destination for many adventure sports and mountain biking for riders as the mountain roads are a joy to ride on. Himachal Pradesh has a strong Tibetan culture deeply rooted as it provided refugee to the Tibetan refugees. It would take more than a month to thoroughly backpack through Himachal, but we bring you a backpacking trip to experience and live Himachal for 7 days. The Mcleodganj, Bir, Barot Valley backpacking will take you through curvy roads and vibrant sceneries. Mcleodganj is a suburb of Dharamshala and is known for the world-famous Dalai Lama Temple. It has a large population of Tibetans which has a great influence on the culture of this place. Famous for its lakes, waterfalls, museums, and waterfalls along with some good treks like Triund, Mcleodganj is a perfect place to start the backpacking. Paragliding in Bir is one of the most famous adventure sports in the world, with the view of the snow-capped mountains and the lush greenery of the thick forests, it’s a birds-eye view of the world below. Let’s finally head over to a place that is less explored and exploited by the tourists and trek through the beautiful Barot Valley. Price Triple Sharing - ₹ 15,999/- Twin Sharing - ₹ 18,299/- Himachal Backpacking - An Overview Day 1: Overnight Travel from Delhi to Mcleodganj Day 2: Reach Mcleodganj. Sightseeing and Night Stay Day 3: Day Hike to Triund. Night stay in Mcleodganj Day 4: Mcleodganj to Bir. Night stay in Bir Day 5: Bir to Barot. Night stay in Barot Valley Day 6: Barot to Mcleodganj. Drop at Mcleodganj. Overnight journey to Delhi Day 7: Reach Delhi early in the morning Price Inclusions Volvo Bus Tickets Delhi to Mcleodganj and return Stay on Triple /Double sharing basis 10 Meals as per Itinerary Day 2: Breakfast + Dinner, Day 3: Breakfast + Lunch+ Dinner, Day 4: Breakfast + Dinner ,Day 5: Breakfast + Dinner, Day 6: Breakfast Tempo Traveller for local Transport on rest of the days Trek to Triund Paragliding session of 15-20 mins at BIR Trip Leader Experience that you gain Price Exclusions Any meals not included above Any kind of personal expenses Any kind of insurance (health, medical, life accidental,etc ) Anything not included above Any Entry Fees Any additional expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like cancellation/roadblocks/landslides/ strike or any other natural causes out of human control or any emergency evacuation expenses. Pickup Point Majnu Ka Tila/RK Ashram Metro Station by 6 PM, Delhi To and fro Transport in a Tempo Traveller(AC – Pushback)/Volvo Bus(AC – Semi Sleeper) from Delhi Things to Carry Trekking shoes: Carry waterproof trekking shoes with good grip and ankle support. Do not carry sports shoes. Three layers of warm clothes: Carry two or three-layer jackets, fleece jackets and a padded jacket. Two/Three trek pants: Carry light cotton trek pants. Denim/jeans and shorts are not suitable for trekking. Three t-shirts (collared/dry-fit): Full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sunburns on the neck and arms. Carry one or two dry-fit t-shirts. Thermals: Carry thermals (top and bottom). Sunglasses: Sunglasses are mandatory. There will be a lot of snow on the trek and can cause snow blindness. Cap: At high altitude, the sun is extra harsh so carry a cap to protect yourself. Waterproof hand gloves: Carry waterproof gloves and avoid woollen gloves as they will get wet if you touch snow. Socks (3-4 pairs) and a pair of woollen socks: Apart from two sports socks, you can take a pair of woollen socks for the night. Headlamp/LED torch: Mandatory Raincoat/Ponchos: At high altitudes, snowfall and rain are quite common and it’s mandatory to carry a poncho so that you don’t get wet. The trek will continue as planned even during rainfall. Your poncho should protect you from the rain. Carry a backpack cover for extra protection from rain for your belongings. Documents – ID (Driver’s License, AADHAR Card, Voter ID:: Passport and Visa copy for Foreign Nationals) Day Pack ( Small Bag of 10 litres to carry necessary stuff for the day )