Circuit · Himachal
Kangra & Dhauladhar
McLeodganj, Triund, Bir Billing and Palampur under the Dhauladhar wall.
- Places
- 5
- Altitude
- 1,272–2,934 m
- Fly / train to
- Dharamshala (Gaggal)
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,300
When to go
- ❄︎Jan
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Best for most places here: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Each place here needs 3–5 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Bir Billing
India's paragliding capital, with Tibetan monasteries and a slow cafe scene below.
Dharamshala & McLeodganj
Home of the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan government-in-exile, and a strong cafe-and-monastery scene.
Kareri Lake
A shallow freshwater lake at 2,934 m below the Minkiani Pass, through cedar and rhododendron forest.
Palampur
Kangra tea gardens and pine forest below the Dhauladhar, with the Neugal Khad at its edge.
Triund & McLeodganj
A short ridge hike above McLeodganj with the Dhauladhar wall right in front of you.
What to pack for Kangra & Dhauladhar
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Extension board with surge protection
- Compact umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Day pack, 20–30 litres
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total
- Motion-sickness bands or tablets
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
- Down or padded jacket
- Woollen cap that covers the ears
- Woollen socks, 2–3 pairs
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Kangra & Dhauladhar: questions people ask
Which places are in the Kangra & Dhauladhar circuit?
The Kangra & Dhauladhar circuit in Himachal covers Bir Billing, Dharamshala & McLeodganj, Kareri Lake, Palampur and Triund & McLeodganj. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Kangra & Dhauladhar?
March to May and September to November suit most places in Kangra & Dhauladhar. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Kangra & Dhauladhar?
Travel to Dharamshala (Gaggal), then continue by road.
How much does a Kangra & Dhauladhar trip cost per day?
About ₹2,300 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Kangra & Dhauladhar, and which is the highest?
Palampur is the easiest (easy). Kareri Lake is the highest at 2,934 m.