Bir Billing & Dharamsala Tour from Lucknow

Billing World Cup Paragliding • Tibetan Monasteries • Palampur Tea Estates • McLeod Ganj & Dalai Lama Temple

9 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹15,399–₹21,299 per person · starts at Dharamsala. Train to Delhi, then bus to Dharamsala takes 20–24 h.

Trip price
₹11,999
Duration
4N / 5D
Days from Lucknow
9
Season
Oct–Jun

Bir Billing & Dharamsala Tour starts at Dharamsala / McLeod Ganj (Kangra valley, Himachal Pradesh), not in Lucknow — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Lucknow, plan to arrive at Dharamsala the day before the trip starts. Combine exhilarating aerial thrills with serene Tibetan spirituality in the shadow of the mighty Dhauladhar Range. Soar through the sky on a world-class tandem paragliding flight from Billing (8,000 ft) to Bir, stroll through lush emerald tea gardens in Palampur, explore ancient .

Getting from Lucknow to Dharamsala

Meeting point: Dharamsala bus stand (or Pathankot / Chandigarh on the Bir Billing tour)

Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road

Fastest
  1. Fly Lucknow → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 1 h 30 m nonstop
  2. Bus / taxi Chandigarh → Dharamsala
Door-to-door:
9–13 h
One-way:
₹5,600–₹14,500
Limited frequency

Best for: Shortest road leg to Himachal; daytime drive

Train to Delhi, then bus to Dharamsala

  1. Shatabdi / Tejas / Vande Bharat Lucknow → New Delhi (6.5 h, 3A from ₹1,100)
  2. Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC) from Majnu-ka-Tilla / ISBT to Dharamsala–McLeod Ganj
Door-to-door:
20–24 h
One-way:
₹2,100–₹3,800

Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night

Road via Delhi (550 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus)

  1. Lucknow → Delhi by road / bus (550 km)
  2. Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC) from Majnu-ka-Tilla / ISBT to Dharamsala–McLeod Ganj
Door-to-door:
21–27 h
One-way:
₹1,700–₹3,700

Best for: Budget / flexible timing

Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.

Day-by-day from Lucknow

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Days −1 to 0

    Travel Lucknow → Dharamsala: Shatabdi / Tejas / Vande Bharat Lucknow → New Delhi (6.5 h, 3A from ₹1,100); Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC) from Majnu-ka-Tilla / ISBT to Dharamsala–McLeod Ganj. Overnight en route and at Dharamsala.

  2. Day 1

    Meet at Dharamsala bus stand (or Pathankot / Chandigarh on the Bir Billing tour). Trip starts.

  3. Days 2–5

    Bir Billing Paragliding, Dharamsala & Kangra Valley Tour — 4N / 5D.

  4. Day 5

    Trip ends; start the 2-day journey back.

  5. Day 7

    Back in Lucknow.

Calendar days
9
Hotel nights before
1

Leave planning

Add one day before the trip for travel and a hotel night; the return can be the same evening the trip ends.

See upcoming long weekends →

What Bir Billing & Dharamsala Tour costs from Lucknow

Per person. Travel estimates use the recommended route (upper bound) and the cheapest year-round option (lower bound).

Cost breakdown for Bir Billing & Dharamsala Tour from Lucknow
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹11,999₹11,999Includes everything from Dharamsala: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Lucknow ↔ Dharamsala₹3,400₹6,800Road via Delhi (550 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus) (low) · Train to Delhi, then bus to Dharamsala (high)
Hotel night at Dharamsala₹1,000₹2,500Budget guesthouse to mid-range hotel
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹16,399₹24,299Excludes personal gear and insurance

Fares are indicative (one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead, off-peak). Trip price is the current starting price; group and dedicated-trip rates are on the package page.

Upcoming group departures

Each row shows when to leave Lucknow to make the start.

Departures for Bir Billing & Dharamsala Tour
Trip startsLeave LucknowEndsSeats leftPrice
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Thu, 19 NovFri, 27 Nov, 202618 of 25₹13,999
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026Thu, 17 DecFri, 25 Dec, 202611 of 25₹13,999
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Mon, 14 JunTue, 22 Jun, 202721 of 25₹13,999

Bir Billing & Dharamsala Tour from Lucknow — FAQs

How do I get from Lucknow to the Bir Billing Paragliding, Dharamsala & Kangra Valley Tour start point?
The trip starts at Dharamsala (Dharamsala bus stand (or Pathankot / Chandigarh on the Bir Billing tour)). Recommended: Shatabdi / Tejas / Vande Bharat Lucknow → New Delhi (6.5 h, 3A from ₹1,100); Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC) from Majnu-ka-Tilla / ISBT to Dharamsala–McLeod Ganj — about 20–24 h, ₹2,100–₹3,800 one way.
What does Bir Billing Paragliding, Dharamsala & Kangra Valley Tour cost from Lucknow all-in?
The package is ₹11,999 per person from Dharamsala. Add roughly ₹3,400–₹6,800 for return travel from Lucknow and about ₹2,500 for a night at Dharamsala: expect ₹15,399–₹21,299 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Lucknow?
9 calendar days: the 5-day itinerary plus travel. Travel Lucknow → Dharamsala: Shatabdi / Tejas / Vande Bharat Lucknow → New Delhi (6.5 h, 3A from ₹1,100); Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC) from Majnu-ka-Tilla / ISBT to Dharamsala–McLeod Ganj. Overnight en route and at Dharamsala.
When should I go?
Bir Billing Paragliding, Dharamsala & Kangra Valley Tour runs Oct–Jun. For travellers from Lucknow, may–june summer holidays is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Lucknow?
Fixed departures are listed on this page with seats left. You travel independently to Dharamsala and meet the group there; the batch WhatsApp group lets you coordinate buses or flights with others from Lucknow.