HIKE THROUGH A JUNGLE TRAIL IN THE SHADOW OF THE MIGHTY DHAULADHARS. SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE ALONGSIDE THESE MIGHTY SNOW-CAPPED PEAKS.
ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY GO TOGETHER IN THIS CURATED ESCAPE, AS YOU DISCOVER THE UNIQUE HERITAGE OF THE KANGRA HIMALAYAS.
QUICK ITINERARY
Suggested Itinerary
DAY 1: Reach Jyoti Niwas, Taragarh Heritage Homestay
DAY 2: Trek to Billing (5-6 hours). Paraglide to Bir
DAY 3: Discover Kangra’s Rich Heritage
DAY 4: Return to Delhi
Jyoti Niwas also serves as a base for Jalsu Pass and Rajgunda multi-day treks which can be booked upon request.
Suggested Itinerary
DAY 1: Reach Taragarh
Early morning pick up. Reach Jyoti Niwas. On arrival, take time to relax and recover from the long but beautiful journey through the foothills of the himalayas. Meet your guide who will explain the history of Taragarh. Later enjoy a dinner around a bon-fire.
DAY 2: Trek to Billing
After breakfast we drive to Bir village (1 hour). From here start our hike initially to Billing and then to the campsite. The walk will take you approximately 5-6 hrs. You will start through a dense forest which will lead you to some beautiful views of the Kangra valley on one side and the towering snow-clad Dhauladhar mountains on the other. Its likely that you may just stand and stare as your senses try and take in the beauty of the landscape!
Now, things take an exciting turn! We have arranged for a tandem-paragliding experience down to Bir town (optional). Bir-Billing is known world-over for its excellent paragliding conditions and regularly hosts the paragliding world-cup. As you glide down to Bir you can capture every moment on a GoPro! Evening dinner at a local pizzeria in Bir.
DAY 3: DISCOVER KANGRA’S UNIQUE HERITAGE
After breakfast we drive to Andretta village (30 min), a beautiful himalayan town. Here we will try our hand at the potter’s wheel! Later we walk to the Tashi Jong Monastery (2kms) through some quaint local villages. In the evening we travel to Sherbling monastery and return for dinner for a bar-be-que dinner!
DAY 4: Return to Delhi
Start your day with yoga and pranayama in the beautiful wooded premises of Jyoti Niwas. After breakfast, depart for Delhi.
Cost Details
Cost will be customized to your requirement
INCLUSIONS:
- AntHill Adventures Travel Coordination Services
- 3 nights stay at Heritage Homestay (Jyoti Niwas, Taragarh) including meals
- Ground transport services as per itinerary
- All meals as per itinerary
- Sanctuary fee / royalty / permits
- All trekking arrangements – experienced guiding team, camp staff, cook, etc
- GST
EXCLUSIONS:
- Airline/ Bus Tickets
- Tips
- Alcohol, Cigarettes and any meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control
- Insurance (Medical, Personal, Evacuation)
Jyoti Niwas Cottage is set in a valley surrounded by the majestic snow-clad Himalayan Dhauladhar Mountains. The property is 12kms ahead of Palampur, on the Jogindernagar Highway.
By Air:
Daily flights to and from Gaggal Airport, Kangra (Dharamshala). The airport is at approximately 50 kms distance and a 90 min drive away.
By Train:
Nearest railhead is Pathankot. Trains typically arrive early morning or in the aftrernoon after an overnight journey
By Bus:
Overnight A/C buses (semi-sleeper) run by the goverment can also be booked. Can be booked using the link below:
Scheduled Departures 2019
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