Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh.
Paragliding Capital of India, Adventure Destination.
Best Stay Options in Bir-Billing.
Glass House, Wooden Machaan, Wooden Hut, Machaan House Cottages and Machaan Tents.
Bir Billing Paragliding: What to Know Before You Book.
Popular Packages in Bir Billing
Paragliding of Bir Billing
Stay (Cottages / Tents / Hotel / Rooms) in Bir Billing
Paragliding in Bir-Billing, Himachal Pradesh
Bir Billing Successfully hosted two Paragliding World Cup of India. During world cup 130 top ranked paragliding pilots of all over the world participating along with 500 free flying pilots. This is a great opportunity for many local paragliding pilots to show their skills to world.
Event organized by Tourism Department of Himachal Pradesh, Billing Paragliding Association and Paragliding World Cup Association France.
Bir Billing provides the option of Paragliding, Trekking, Mountain Biking, Angling and Camping.
Billing is situated north of Bir at the distance of 14 km and gateway to the Thamsar Pass trek (4750 mts). Trek lead to most tribal region “Bara Bhangal” of Himachal Pradesh which is 3 days trek and open from July to October only. Bir is mainly a Buddhist town and houses a monastery and a Tibetan handicraft center.
Camp Oak View. Bir Billing.
Camp Oak View offer different options – Machaan Tents, Machaan House Cottage, Glass House Cottage, Wooden Machaan cottage, Wooden Hut and Luxury Family cottage options. Camping offer delicious food option, Hike and Bonfire in evening feel you heavenly!
Trekking options – Waterfall trek, Tatwani Hotwater spring trek, Rajgundha village trek, Hanuman Garh trek, Thathi village trek.
Opening of season for Paragliding is 16 September and till 15 July every year
Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh – Paragliding Capital of India.
Bir Billing is considered World’s Best Destination to do paragliding for long flights safely. Tandem Flights with Pilots (for Tourist) can be extended form 15 minutes to 3 hours and for Solo Flights record is 6 hrs and 272 km flying at Bir Billing valley. Paragliding launch site height is 8020 feet from Sea Level at Billing. Bir Billing hosted two Paragliding World Cup.
Must Cover below activities while travelling to Bir Billing.
Stay Options :-Glass House, Wooden Machaan, Wooden Hut, Machaan House, Family Cottages and Machaan Tents for stay.
Treks:- Waterfall Trek, Hot water spring Trek and Hanuman Garh Trek.
Activities:- Paragliding @ ₹3000, Mountain Biking, Sunset point Trek, Bungee Jumping @ ₹ 3000, Sky Cycling @ ₹ 2400, Jungle cooking at Camp Oak View.
Sightseeing:- Tibetan Market, Cafe’s, Monasteries, 9th Century old Shiva Temple, Barot, Palampur, Raj Gundha Village, Deer Part Monastery, Pottery.
Adventure activities in Bir and Billing .
Jungle cooking.
Mountain Biking.
Paragliding session – Bir Billing.
Now Limited Paragliding slots for Pilot limited to 3 rounds per day now. So Better to Pre-Book Paragliding session to get confirmed slot – Please book in advance. Busy day has not slots left if not Booked.
Travel Guide, Blogs, news and Update of Bir Billing
Bir Billing Traffic Advisory and Parking Guide
Peak Times
- Peak days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, every week
- Peak hours: 8 AM to 10 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM
- Daily evening jam: Volvo buses move between 4 PM and 8 PM, which causes a jam for a few hours. Please avoid this time.
Route Diversion
The diversion point is Chougan Chowk. Traffic is one way from the Paragliding Landing Site towards Chougan Chowk, so entry to the Landing Site from Chougan Chowk is restricted.
Best Ways to Reach the Paragliding Landing Site
Option 1: Park and Walk (Best and Easiest)
Park at the Chougan Chowk parking near the wine shop (INR 100 for 2 hours) and walk about 1.5 km through the Tibetan Colony, with its cafes, monasteries and shops, to the Landing Site. Getting back is easy too.
Option 2: Drive (about 5 km)
Chougan Chowk → Bir → Forest Guest House → Chamba Road → Paragliding Landing Site (Tourism Parking No. 2, near Bir Khad bridge). There is also on-road parking along this route before the entry.
Avoiding Chougan Chowk in the Evening
Use one of these alternate routes:
- Via Bhattu (Palpung Sherabling Monastery)
- Via Bir
Parking Spots
| Parking | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Chougan Chowk (INR 100 for 2 hrs) | Large lot near the wine shop |
| Tourism Parking No. 1 | 30 cars |
| Tibetan Colony Parking | 20 cars |
| Tourism Parking No. 2 (near Bir Khad bridge) | 50 cars |
| Travel Bir Billing Adventure Office | 30 cars |
Follow Traffic Plan and advisory at Bir Billing.
