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Paragliders in a blue sky above the Bir landing site and the Dhauladhar hills
LPU STUDENT OFFER · VALID TILL 31 JAN 2027

McLeodganj Bir Billing trip from LPUNot going home this Diwali? Diyas in Bir, under the stars.

McLeodganj + Bir for Lovely Professional University (LPU) students, straight from Law Gate. Every 11 in your hostel group gets one seat free, and 6 or more extra friends get one more seat at 50% off. Paragliding add-on available.

₹5,499 + GST per person · LPU to LPU

Next batch: Diwali in the Mountains · Sat 7 Nov · leaves in 14 days · 40 seats left

By booking you agree to the offer terms and our cancellation policy.

How the offer works

Three steps to a free seat

1

Gather your squad

6 or more LPU students: your hostel floor, class or club.

2

Unlock your reward

Every 11 people: one seat free. 6 or more left over (or a group of 6–10): one seat at 50% off.

3

Book on WhatsApp

Message us, share your LPU IDs, pay 25% to confirm.

  • Trip completion certificate for every membergiven at the end of the trip
  • Special ambassador certificatefor the student who organises your squad
  • Your squad featured on our Instagram@manchalamushafir, with your consent

Squad calculator

What will your squad pay?

Pick your batch, sharing and group size to see the price instantly. Share it with your hostel group, then send the plan to us on WhatsApp.

quick maths ↓

GroupGroup totalPer personSquad savesAdvance
6 (½ seat)₹30,245₹5,041₹2,750₹7,939
11 (1 free)₹54,990₹4,999₹5,499₹14,435
17 (1 free + ½)₹85,235₹5,014₹8,249₹22,374
22 (2 free)₹1,09,980₹4,999₹10,998₹28,870
28 (2 free + ½)₹1,40,225₹5,008₹13,748₹36,809

Quad sharing, before GST. Advance is 25% including 5% GST. One free seat for every complete 11, plus a 50% seat when 6 or more are left over.

Sharing
11people
Pays fullFree seat50% seat

Big group? Talk to us on WhatsApp for more than 40 people (more than one full bus).

Group total (before GST)–
Average per person–
Squad saves–
Advance to confirm (25%)–
How many of you want to fly? (paragliding, ₹3,200 each)
0flyers
0GoPro videos (+₹500 each)

Paragliding: ₹0

Paid separately, not part of the squad offer or the advance.

The advance includes GST at 5%, and the 75% balance is paid at LPU Law Gate before departure.

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Departure dates

Pick a batch that fits your calendar

Built around LPU's 2026–27 academic calendar. The Diwali and winter-vacation batches miss no class days.

Diwali in the Mountains

Sat 7 Nov – Mon 9 Nov

Leaves LPU
Sat 7 Nov, 1 PM
Back at LPU
~Mon 9 Nov, 11:30 AM
Classes missed
None
Price
₹5,499 + GST
40 seats left
Gurpurab Long Weekend

Sat 21 Nov – Mon 23 Nov

Leaves LPU
Sat 21 Nov, 1 PM
Back at LPU
~Mon 23 Nov, 11:30 AM
Classes missed
Mon morning
Price
₹5,499 + GST
40 seats left
Pre-exam Reset

Sat 28 Nov – Mon 30 Nov

Leaves LPU
Sat 28 Nov, 1 PM
Back at LPU
~Mon 30 Nov, 11:30 AM
Classes missed
Mon morning
Price
₹5,499 + GST
40 seats left
New Year in the Mountains

Thu 31 Dec – Sat 2 Jan

Leaves LPU
Thu 31 Dec, 1 PM
Back at LPU
~Sat 2 Jan, 11:30 AM
Classes missed
None (vacation)
Price
₹5,999 + GST (incl. +₹500 peak)
40 seats left

Paragliding weather-dependent in winter

Winter Break Getaway

Tue 5 Jan – Thu 7 Jan

Leaves LPU
Tue 5 Jan, 1 PM
Back at LPU
~Thu 7 Jan, 11:30 AM
Classes missed
None (vacation)
Price
₹5,499 + GST
40 seats left

Paragliding weather-dependent in winter

Republic Day Long Weekend

Sun 24 Jan – Tue 26 Jan

Leaves LPU
Sun 24 Jan, 1 PM
Back at LPU
~Tue 26 Jan, 11:30 AM
Classes missed
Mon 25 Jan
Price
₹5,499 + GST
40 seats left

Paragliding weather-dependent in winter

Booking closes 2 days before departure. A batch runs with 15 or more confirmed seats; otherwise we move you to the next batch or refund in full. No batches 12–30 December (end-term exams). Other weekends in November and January can run as private squad trips on request. Also from LPU: Triund + Laka Glacier · Chopta – Tungnath – Chandrashila · all LPU trips.

The trip

McLeodganj + Bir Billing Getaway

Paraglider silhouetted against the sunset over the Bir valley

Bir Billing at sunset

McLeodganj town on the hillside with the Dhauladhar range behind
McLeodganj, Night 1
Bhagsunag waterfall falling into a green pool near McLeodganj
Bhagsunag waterfall, Day 2 morning
  • LPU to LPU
  • Day 1, 1 PM – Day 3, 11:30 AM
  • Easy, no trekking
  • 1 night hotel + 1 night camp
  • Paragliding optional
  1. Day 1 · LPU → McLeodganjBus from LPU Law Gate at 1:00 PM; your coordinator checks IDs and briefs the group. About 190 km, 5–6 hours via Hoshiarpur with a tea stop. Check in around 6:30–7 PM, then an evening walk in McLeodganj market and the main square. Dinner and night at the hotel or homestay.New Year batch: Day 1 is 31 December, so New Year's Eve dinner is in McLeodganj.
  2. Day 2 · McLeodganj → BirEarly sightseeing from 6:30 to 8:30 AM: Bhagsunag waterfall and temple, the Dalai Lama Temple (Tsuglagkhang), and St. John's Church on the way out. Breakfast and checkout, then leave at 9 AM for Bir (about 70 km, 2.5 hours). From 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, flyers go with the paragliding operator to the Billing take-off; everyone else visits the landing site, Chokling Monastery, Sherab Ling, the tea gardens and cafés (lunch on your own). Check in at the Bir camp by 4:30 PM for a bonfire and dinner.Diwali batch: diyas, a puja set, a sweets box, special dinner and a bonfire at the Bir camp. New Year batch: New Year bonfire night at the camp.
  3. Day 3 · Bir → LPULeave at 6:00 AM with a packed breakfast. About 200 km, 5–5.5 hours. Drop at LPU Law Gate by 11:30 AM.

Included

  • LPU pickup and drop by bus
  • 1 night in a hotel or homestay in McLeodganj (quad sharing)
  • 1 night camp in Bir (quad sharing, attached or shared washrooms)
  • 4 veg meals: Day 1 dinner, Day 2 breakfast and dinner, Day 3 packed breakfast
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary, and a trip coordinator from our team
  • Parking, tolls and HP entry tax
  • Festival kit on themed batches
  • Trip completion certificate for every member
  • Special ambassador certificate for the squad organiser
  • Squad feature on the Manchala Mushafir Instagram page

Not included

  • GST (5%)
  • Paragliding (optional add-on, see below)
  • Lunches and meals on the road
  • Monument or monastery entry fees, if any
  • Heater in rooms, and room or tent upgrades
  • Any kind of insurance, and personal expenses
Read about paragliding in Bir Billing

Paragliding add-on

Want to fly? Add paragliding.

Tandem flight from the Billing take-off (about 2,400 m) to the Bir landing site with a registered, licensed pilot. 15–25 minutes in the air, depending on the wind. Includes the ride from Bir to the take-off point.

₹3,200 per person · GoPro video +₹500

Add paragliding on WhatsApp

Book at least 2 days before departure. Flights run only when the pilot says the weather is safe. If your flight is cancelled for weather, you get a full refund of the paragliding amount. Minimum weight and age rules of the operator apply.

Two tandem paragliders flying over Bir in a clear blue sky

Diwali in the Mountains · Sat 7 Nov

Diwali at the Bir camp

  • Diyas and a puja setLight diyas together at the Bir camp on Diwali night.
  • A sweets boxOne for everyone in the batch.
  • Diwali dinnerA special veg dinner at camp.
  • BonfireUnder the stars, if the weather allows.

No firecrackers. The festival kit is included in the price.

Why Manchala Mushafir

Travel with people who've done it before

A trip coordinator from our team on every batch
Coordinator on every student batch
Pickup and drop at LPU Law Gate
Real photos from past groups. See them on Instagram
Paragliders over the Bir landing site McLeodganj town with the Dhauladhar range behind Bhagsunag waterfall near McLeodganj Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Dharamshala Red tandem paraglider in the sky above Bir Tea garden in the Kangra valley Yellow paraglider flying at Bir Paraglider at sunset over the Bir valley

Payment & cancellation

Pay 25% now, the rest at Law Gate

25% advanceto confirm your booking, after the ID check
75% balanceat LPU Law Gate, before departure
When you cancelRefund if fully paidRefund if partly paid (advance)
15+ days before100%100%
7–14 days before93%75%
4–6 days before70%No refund
0–3 days beforeNo refundNo refund

Cancellations are accepted only through our online Trip Cancellation page using your Booking ID. WhatsApp and phone requests are not accepted. Read the full Cancellation & Refund Policy.

FAQs

Questions your squad will ask

Is there any trekking?
No. Only short walks at the waterfall and monasteries, so it suits first-timers.
Where is the pickup?
LPU Law Gate, Phagwara, at 1:00 PM. The exact spot and your coordinator's number are shared on WhatsApp the day before.
Will I be back for class?
You're dropped at Law Gate by 11:30 AM on Day 3. Each date card shows any class time missed.
Is paragliding included?
No. It's an optional add-on at ₹3,200 (GoPro video +₹500). Book it on WhatsApp at least 2 days before departure.
What if paragliding gets cancelled?
Flights run only when the pilot says the weather is safe. If yours is cancelled, the paragliding amount is refunded in full.
Is paragliding safe?
We book only with a registered operator and licensed pilots. Follow the pilot's briefing; weight and health limits apply.
Why stay in Bir and not Billing?
Bir is warmer, has better camps and washrooms, and the early drive back to LPU is safer from Bir.
Hotel or homestay in McLeodganj?
Either, depending on availability for your batch. Both are quad sharing with attached washrooms, and upgrades to triple or double are available.
Do I need a hostel out-pass?
Yes. Get it approved before booking. We can share an itinerary letter for your warden.
Can international students join?
Yes. Carry your passport and a copy of your visa.
Are firecrackers allowed on the Diwali batch?
No. We celebrate with diyas and a bonfire at camp.
How cold is it?
About 5–8°C at night in McLeodganj and Bir in November, and near 0°C in December and January. Bring a warm jacket.
Can my friends from other colleges join?
Yes, if they are current college students with a valid college ID.
Who gets the free seat?
Your group decides. If you don't tell us, it goes to the organiser.
What if someone drops out?
Your benefits are recalculated on the new group size. For example, if a group of 11 drops to 10, the free seat becomes a 50% seat, and if 17 drops to 16, the 50% seat is lost. Groups under 6 pay the standard price.
Is GST included?
No. GST at 5% is added to the price. The advance shown in the calculator already includes it. Paragliding is paid separately.
Can I join if I'm under 18?
Yes, with a consent form signed by a parent or guardian.
What extras does our squad get?
Trip completion certificate for every member, a special ambassador certificate for the student who organises the group, and a feature of your squad on the Manchala Mushafir Instagram page (@manchalamushafir). The feature is optional: tell us if anyone would rather not appear.
Who is the squad ambassador?
The student who brings the group together and handles the booking with us on WhatsApp. They get a special ambassador certificate from Manchala Mushafir.
Offer terms and conditions

LPU Student Squad Offer: McLeodganj + Bir Billing Getaway, Terms and Conditions

These terms apply to the LPU student squad offer ("the Offer") from Manchala Mushafir ("we", "us", "our"). By making a booking under the Offer, the group organiser and every member of the group ("you") agree to these terms and to our Cancellation & Refund Policy.

1. Offer period

1.1 The Offer applies to bookings made and trips completed on or before 31 January 2027.

1.2 We may extend, change or withdraw the Offer at any time without prior notice. Bookings already confirmed before a change will be honoured on the terms that applied when they were confirmed.

2. Eligibility and pickup

2.1 The Offer is open to students currently enrolled at Lovely Professional University (LPU). Friends from other colleges may join the same group if they are current college students with a valid college ID.

2.2 Every member must submit a clear copy of a valid college identity card and a government photo ID when booking, and carry the originals on the trip. International students must carry their passport and visa. If a member can't produce a valid college ID when asked, that member will be charged the standard price, and the group's benefit will be recalculated.

2.3 Participants under 18 years of age must submit a consent and indemnity form signed by a parent or legal guardian before the booking is confirmed.

2.4 Pickup and drop are only at LPU Law Gate, Phagwara. There are no other boarding or drop points. Each member is responsible for any hostel out-pass or leave approval the university requires.

3. Price

3.1 The standard price is ₹5,499 per person, LPU to LPU, in quad sharing, excluding GST. GST will be charged at the rate applicable on the date of invoice. The New Year batch carries a peak-season surcharge of ₹500 per person, shown on its date card.

3.2 Triple sharing costs ₹400 more and double sharing ₹800 more per person, subject to availability. The festival kit on themed batches is included in the price.

3.3 Inclusions, exclusions and the itinerary are as published on this page. They are the same for every member of the group, whether that member pays the full price, a discounted price or nothing.

4. Group benefit and minimum batch size

4.1 Free seats: for every complete set of 11 members booked together, one member travels free of charge.

4.2 50% seat: if 6 or more members remain after counting the complete sets of 11 (including a group of 6 to 10 members in total), one more member receives a 50% discount on the price.

4.3 The benefits in clauses 4.1 and 4.2 apply together. All other members pay the price. For example: 6–10 members get one 50% seat; 11–16 get one free seat; 17–21 get one free seat and one 50% seat; 22–27 get two free seats; 28–32 get two free seats and one 50% seat.

4.4 Solo travellers and groups of 1 to 5 members can book at the standard price, without a group benefit.

4.5 The group must name the member(s) receiving the benefit when booking. If no one is named, the benefit goes to the group organiser.

4.6 All members of the group must travel on the same batch. The Offer can't be applied across separate bookings or batches.

4.7 A batch runs only with at least 15 confirmed seats across all groups. If a batch has fewer at the booking cut-off (2 days before departure), we will move your group to the next batch or refund the full amount paid.

5. Booking and payment

5.1 Bookings under the Offer are accepted only through our official WhatsApp or phone number: +91 93110 52232.

5.2 To book, the group organiser must provide the full name, phone number, email address and IDs of every member.

5.3 A booking is confirmed only when we have verified all members' IDs, issued a Booking ID, and received an advance of 25% of the total booking amount (including GST).

5.4 The remaining 75% must be paid at LPU Law Gate before departure. Members who haven't paid their balance may be refused boarding, without any refund of the advance.

5.5 Seats are allotted in the order in which advance payments are received, and are subject to availability. Booking closes 2 days before departure.

5.6 Paragliding is an optional third-party activity, booked and paid separately. It is not part of the group benefit or the advance. If a flight is cancelled for weather, the paragliding amount is refunded in full. The operator's own safety rules, weight and age limits, and waivers apply.

6. Changes in group size

6.1 If the confirmed group size falls for any reason, including a cancellation or no-show, the group's benefits are recalculated under clause 4 on the new size. Any member who loses a free or 50% seat must pay the difference before departure.

6.2 If members are added after confirmation, the group's benefit will be recalculated on the final confirmed size, subject to seat availability.

6.3 The group's benefit is finally calculated on the number of members who actually report at LPU Law Gate on the day of departure.

7. Cancellations and refunds

7.1 All cancellations and refunds are governed by the Manchala Mushafir Cancellation & Refund Policy.

7.2 Cancellation requests must be submitted through our online Trip Cancellation page using the Booking ID, registered phone number and registered email address. Requests by phone, WhatsApp, text message or any other offline method are not accepted.

7.3 Refunds for a member who cancels are calculated on the amount that member actually paid. No refund is due for a free seat.

7.4 A cancellation that reduces the group size will also lead to the benefit being recalculated under clause 6.

8. Changes to the trip

8.1 We may change the itinerary, accommodation, route or schedule because of weather, road or trail conditions, government or forest-department orders, temple closures, or any concern for participants' safety. Such changes don't entitle anyone to a refund or compensation beyond what the Cancellation & Refund Policy provides.

8.2 Drive times depend on traffic and weather, so the 11:30 AM drop at LPU Law Gate is a target, not a guarantee.

8.3 Where we cancel a departure ourselves for reasons within our control, we'll offer an alternative date or a refund of the amount paid.

9. Conduct and safety

9.1 All participants must follow the instructions of the trip coordinator and the trip staff at all times.

9.2 Alcohol, smoking, drugs and firecrackers are not permitted at the hotel, the camp or in the vehicle.

9.3 The trip coordinator may send back any participant who breaks clause 9.2 or whose conduct puts themselves or others at risk, at that participant's own cost and without any refund.

9.4 Participants must tell us about any medical condition that may affect their ability to trek. Trekking at altitude carries inherent risks, and participants take part at their own risk.

10. Personal data

10.1 We use the personal details and ID documents you share only to check eligibility, manage your booking and keep you safe on the trip.

10.2 Copies of college ID cards are stored securely and deleted within 30 days of the trip ending.

10.3 We may feature the group's trip photos and videos on the Manchala Mushafir Instagram page only with the group's consent. Any member can opt out before or after the trip, and we will not show or tag that member. Under-18s are featured only with a parent's or guardian's consent.

11. General

11.1 The Offer can't be exchanged for cash, transferred to another trip or batch, or combined with any other offer, coupon or discount.

11.2 A free or discounted seat can't be sold, transferred or given to anyone outside the booked group.

11.3 If anyone misuses the Offer, including by submitting false or altered documents, the booking may be cancelled without refund.

11.4 Our decision on eligibility, and on how these terms are interpreted, is final.

11.5 These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Delhi.

Contact: WhatsApp / Call +91 93110 52232 · www.manchalamushafir.com

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By booking you agree to the offer terms and our cancellation policy.

Offer valid till 31 January 2027 · GST extra
₹5,499+ GST · LPU to LPU
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