Take a train from Delhi to Pathankot. From Pathankot take a bus to Dharamshala bus stand. Take a local bus from here to Macleodganj bus stand as a taxi will cost you more. From there take an auto to Bhagsu(Rs50 per auto).
Best location for hotels in Dharamshala :
1)Bhagsu ( best location)
2)Naddi
3)Dharamkot
Make a prebooking either with OYO or MMT.
Today cover these points :
1)Bhagsunag Temple
2)Bhagsunag waterfall (After a hike from the temple)
3)Shiva Cafe (further hike from the waterfall)
Now book a taxi from Bhagsu for these points :
1)HPCA cricket stadium
2)Norbuling ka institute of Tibetan culture
3)St. John church
4)Dal Lake
5)Naddi village for sunset
Leave Bhagsu early morning for paragliding. You have to go to Bir and Billing(Palampur). It will take approx 4 hours. It is the world's 2nd highest point for paragliding. Cost per person is 2k-4k depending on the tourist season.
Now comes the best part of the trip - Triund Trek
Routes to Triund from Bhagsu :
1)Take a taxi and go to Gallu Devi temple-from where the actual trek begins.
Distance =7KM
Time =4 hours
2)Via Dharamkot: Go to Dharamkot from Bhagsu by walk or taxi. The main thing in Dharamkot is wooden pizza(Must give a try).
From dharamkot, it is a 2KM hike to reach Gallu Devi temple from where the actual trek begins.
3)Via shiva cafe-this route is not well marked and very less opted by trekkers.
Things to do at the Triund top :
1) See sunset and sunrise
2) Camping and bonfire
3) Stargazing
BUDGET TIP:
Don't do any prebooking for Triund trek. The trails are well marked so no need of any guide and you can get camps at Rs500 per person at the top.
