Day 0 : Departure from Delhi
Day 1 : Bir Local Sightseeing | Paragliding.
Day 2 : Hidden Waterfall trek | Departure for Delhi
Bir Billing is one of the most beautiful sites in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located in the Kangra district and is known for its scenic beauty, adventure sports, and many more. Bir Billing is considered one of the best paragliding sites in the world, which attracts adventure enthusiasts from all over the globe. This spot is generally known as the capital of paragliding. This location is surrounded by lush green forests and bumpy meadows and offers a stunning glimpse of the Himalayas. Bir exists in the lap of the cordillera, on the top of the 1000 m and is a hidden gem for tourists. Bir billing demonstrates natural beauty and peaceful habitats.Bir billing trip is an attractive corner for tourists. The trek starts from Bir and goes up to the billing, will take three to four hours to complete and offers spectacular views of the Dhauladhar range and Kangra Valley. It is a moderate-level trek that is helpful for your fitness level. It is commonly famous for various activities. Spectators would enjoy separate things after reaching there and feel nature very close. Arial sports, Trekking, camping, meditation, paragliding, Hang Gliding, Mountain biking, and walking by Bir River are hill activities visitors would enjoy on their trip to Bir billing. This spot is popular and engaging for its vibrant culture and traditions.
Land Package | |
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Double Sharing | 9000 / Person |
Triple Occupancy | 8500 / Person |
By Air: Since there is no direct flight to Bir, one has to travel to the Kangra-Gaggal Airport which connects the national capital with Himachal Pradesh. The airport is located 12 km from Dharamshala, and 14km from the Railway station at Kangra. Bir is around 68 km from this airport.
With the Dhauladhar ranges standing tall, roads leading to Bir are picturesque. Several national highways connect Bir to adjacent cities, which make it easy to drive up to this beautiful place from anywhere in India. Luxury overnight busses are also available from Dharamshala, Palampur and Delhi to Bir. Tourists may also break the journey at Baijnath, wherefrom buses ply to upper Bir frequently. The total journey from Delhi (around 490 km) takes almost 13 hours to complete.
While the nearest railway station is the Ahju Railway station, located 3 km from Bir, it is not well-connected to other cities of the country. Hence, Pathankot is the fully operational station nearest to Bir. One may hire a taxi for the 143 km journey from Pathankot to Bir.
Bir is famous for the momos and other Tibetan cuisine. Besides variety of soups and tea, the mutton momo served at the restaurant of Chokling Guesthouse (near the monastery) is highly recommended.
Being a hill station Bir has a moderately cool climate throughout the year. However, the best time to visit the place is in the summers, during the months of April-June. The winters are not recommended to visit the hill station because of the chilly weather. Monsoons must also be avoided for incessant rains may cause landslides.