Destinations / Himachal Pradesh
A small walk-in mountain village behind Billing, set above the Uhl river under the Dhauladhar range.
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Rajgundha is reached on foot, either by a 14 km forest trail from the Billing paragliding site or by a shorter walk from the Barot side. People come for quiet camping, wide Dhauladhar views, clear night skies and easy day hikes. It suits fit beginners and anyone happy with basic rooms, tents and simple meals.
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| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| March to June | Pleasant walking weather, with days of about 15 to 20 C and nights of about 10 to 15 C. Rhododendrons flower in March and April. |
| July to August | Monsoon. Sources advise against the trek because of landslides and flooding. |
| September to November | Clear skies and good mountain views after the rain, with cold nights. |
| December to February | Snow season. Night temperatures can fall to about -5 to -7 C and the trail can be under snow. |
The highest point on the Billing to Rajgundha trail, at about 2,700 m, with views over both the Kangra side and the Rajgundha valley.
The river runs below the village and is about a ten minute walk away. Trout fishing is possible with a licence of about 100 rupees.
A higher valley on the route towards Thamsar Pass, reached by a day hike from the village.
A steep hike to a high viewpoint above the village.
A neighbouring hamlet in the same valley, good for a short walk and a look at village life.
The paragliding launch point above Bir, at about 2,400 m, where the long trail to Rajgundha starts. Tandem flights cost about 2,000 to 3,000 rupees.
A riverside village on the Uhl, on the other road approach to Rajgundha. It has the nearest ATM on that side.
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Private operators run guided treks to Rajgundha, mostly as 2 to 4 day camping trips that walk in from Billing or Barot. One group departure with road transport from Delhi was found at Rs 7,500 per person plus GST; other trips start from Bir or Palampur and cost about Rs 3,700 to Rs 4,500 per person, so travellers must reach those towns on their own. Operators advise avoiding the monsoon, and deep snow can close the route in mid-winter. No government-run tour to Rajgundha was found.
| Operator | Trip | From | Length | Price from | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JustWravel Private operator | Group trek with transport from Delhi | Delhi | 4 days (2 nights camping, with overnight road travel) | ₹7,500 per person Delhi to Delhi, triple sharing, excluding 5% GST, as listed on the operator's site on 2026-10-04. | Tempo traveller or AC Volvo bus from Delhi and back, 2 nights of camping, 5 meals (breakfasts and dinners), trip captain and local guide, permits, first aid, tolls and parking. Paragliding is not included. The trek is about 14 km and rated easy. |
| Banbanjara Private operator | Guided trek and camping with local transport | Palampur | 2 days / 1 night or 3 days / 2 nights | ₹3,680 per person Per adult, shown as a discounted price, starting from Palampur, as listed on the operator's site on 2026-10-04. | Ground transport, hotel stay in Palampur and camps at Rajgundha, breakfast, lunch and dinner, guide (as stated on the page). Travel to Palampur is not included. The page advises against going in the monsoon. |
| Universal Adventures Private operator | Guided trek to Rajgundha via Barot valley with local transport | Bir | 3 days / 2 nights | ₹4,500 per person Per person, starting from Bir, as listed on the operator's site on 2026-10-04. The page showed the activity as temporarily unavailable on that date. | Transport during the trip, meals on all trek days, English and Hindi speaking guide, safety and trekking gear (as stated on the page). Travel to Bir is not included. The trek is about 16 km and rated easy to moderate. |
Checked online on 2026-10-04. A listing here is not a recommendation; we have no tie-up with these operators. Before you pay, check that the operator and its website are genuine, and confirm dates, price and what is included.
| Budget level | Type | Price per night |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Basic guesthouse, homestay or shared tent | ₹500 to ₹1,000 |
| Mid-range | Alpine camp with meals, or hostel private room | ₹1,500 to ₹3,000 |
| Luxury | Best available private homestay room (no luxury hotels here) | ₹3,000 to ₹4,500 |
There are no separate restaurants in the village. Meals are simple home-style plates cooked by the camp, homestay or hostel kitchen, at about 100 to 300 rupees a meal. Camping packages usually include dinner and breakfast.
Meals are plain home cooking and vegetarian food is the norm at camps.
| Budget level | Stay per room | Food per person | Local transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹800 | ₹450 | ₹0 per person |
| Mid-range | ₹2,000 | ₹700 | ₹0 per person |
| Luxury | ₹3,500 | ₹900 | ₹800 per vehicle |
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No permit was mentioned by any source for the walk to Rajgundha. Carry a valid photo ID. Fishing in the Uhl needs a licence of about 100 rupees.
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