Asia's Highest Paragliding Site Bir Billing

Where is Bir Billing ? 

Bir is a small village in district Kangra, Himachal Pradesh also known as 'Paragliding Capital of India' which is around 30 Kms from Palampur. This place being Tibetan colony is famous for its Tibetan monasteries, Paragliding & camping.

Billing being part of Bir is 16 Kms approx. from Bir. This place is at altitude of 2430 m from sea level & offers majestic views of Bir. Billing is also take off site for Paragliding.

ASIA'S HIGHEST PARAGLIDING BIR BILLING

CONTENTS

1. Best time to visit Bir  Billing

2. Places to visit around 

3. Where to stay

4. Best cafes

Best Time To Visit Bir Billing

Bir is located at foothills of Dhauladhar mountain range at an altitude of 1525 m above sea level Whereas, Billing being paragliding take off site is at 2430 m above sea level. So, this destination offers you mild weather. The average annual temperature is 16.8 degree celsius. So, according to my experience one should visit either in March-April or October-November for best experience.

International Paragliding World Cup Championship 2015

Summers (April-June) -  In summers this place offers 11-25 degree celcius the weather is quite warm during day time but mornings & evenings are pleasant. So, you can go for paragliding in evening to observe beautiful sunset while paragliding Trust me!! that would be one of the best experience of your life. You can also go for camping at Billing as the temperature is moderate.

Monsoon (July-September) This is the time when North India receives heavy rainfall. So, monsoon is not suitable for traveling to Bir especially for paragliding, camping or trekking as there are no paragliding sessions because of rough weather conditions as it can lead to accidents. Moreover, there chances of landslides So this time is not suitable for travelling to Bir Billing.

Post Monsoon (October-November)

This is the best time when morning & evenings are cold. While during day time one can experience paragliding, cycling or trekking. The temperature ranges between 12 - 25 degree celsius. Usually, the paragliding world cup also happen during these months i.e. post monsoon. So, this would be the best time for paragliding session.

Winters (December-March)  If you want to experience harsh winters of North India then travel Bir Billing in winters because the temperature in between 0 - 15 degree celsius. So, you need to carry warm cloths along with you. One can also enjoy the view of snow-capped mountains but for your information it doesn't snow in Bir; there is probability that one may find snow at Billing (paragliding take-off site). 

Places To Visit Around

Asia's Highest paraglidinging site is not only famous for paragliding but also known for its Tibetan monasteries & culture. So, here are one of the best places near Bir that should definitely visit.

Go for Paragliding at Billing - One of the best thing you should never miss while you are in Bir is Paragliding as this is the best & safest place for paragliding experience for that you can book paragliding session in advance of anytime anyday (except monsoon season) from 7a.m. - 5p.m. I had a adventurous experience with Ajay Thakur, paragliding pilot (Ph. no. 9882804448) you also book online from madtrek.com  Usually, the cost of tandem paragliding is between 1500-2500 Rupees (depends on season) with Gopro for video recording the session is of 15-20 minutes.

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Altitude 2400 meters

Watch sunset at Paragliding landing site - Bir offers you a unique landscape of terrace farming so the sunset is also mesmerizing unlike other destinations in Himachal. One can sit at Landing site spend his golden hour watching  sunset & experience the true sense of peace.

View from The Northern Cafe

Visit nearby Monastery - Bir is also known for its Tibetan colony & monasteries so, here you can visit Palpung Sherabling Monastery around 6 kms from Bir market & Chokling monastery is at walking distance from market. One can meditate & experience peaceful environment in these monasteries.

Gunehar Waterfall - Gunehar Waterfalls is the prime attraction of the Gunehar village, tucked away on a hillock around 1.5 km away from Bir in Himachal Pradesh. At a height of 100 ft., the gorgeous waterfall can be reached through a short trek from the village and is surely going to be one of the most thrilling and enriching experiences of your life.     

WHERE TO STAY 

Bir is offering many places to stay including hotel, hostels, camping, homestays & many other forms of accomodation are there so I'll be sharing some of the best budget friendly accomodations.

Hotel Sky Diver - This is the place where I stayed which cost me around rupees 800 per night (post lockdown rent).  This property is located near landing site provides you clean & simple rooms with balcony & lawn. This is good option to stay  as everything was up to the standard. Property owner Contact no. Chander Mohan - 9736251753. 

Hotel Sky Diver

Ramsail Homestay -  Honestly speaking if you are looking for budget friendly good homestay then this would be the  best option to stay very close to landing site. Contact - 9459072482

Zostel & Gostops - If you are solo traveler & want to stay in clean shared accomodation then you can go for zostel or Gostops. Both are one of the best hostel chains you can find in Bir. These accomodation provide very good ambiance. There are two Zostels & one gostops hostel I recommend you to stay in Zostel 2.0, Bir a newly opened property in Bir Book Here The price of these accomodation starts from 500 per pax (single dorm)

Zostel 2.0 Bir

Camping - Bir has many options to stay in camps or swiss tent which provides clean accomodation, washrooms & food facility & bonfire. If you want to stay at isolated wilderness then camping is meant for you. The standard price for camping starts from 800 per pax including dinner plus breakfast & for swiss tent it starts from 2500 rupees for two pax. There are two best locations to stay in one is The Sky village camps in Billing & another is Feel Alive Camps in Bir

The Sky Village Billing

Feel Alive Camps Bir

Best Cafes

Bir is offering one the best Cafes which offers Tibetan, south Indian, North Indian & Italian food options. So, there are many options to eat moreover, this place is for foodie who wants to satisfy their taste buds by various types of cuisines.

Sunset from The Northern Cafe

The Northern Cafe - One of my unique experience at Bir was at The Northern cafe this cafe is isolated from rest of the market place. Freshly cooked organic food options are available offers unique ambiance amidst Bir valley. If you are sunset lover then  this place is for you.

Food - 10/10

Ambiance - 10/10

Hospitality - 9/10

Avva's Cafe - If you are looking for south Indian food in north India then this place is for you as his is only cafe which serves south Indian cuisines. This cafe has unique seating arrangement for guest.

Food - 8/10

Ambiance - 9/10

Hospitality - 10/10

Silver Lining's cafe - This is one of the most famous cafe in Bir providing the best pancakes & healthy organic food to its customers. It is known for its pancakes & nutritious food items.

Silver linings cafe

Food - 9.5/10

Ambiance - 8/10

Hospitality - 7/10

Gliders Pizzeria - If you are pizza lover than then this cafe is for you. It is Very close to landing site this cafe is known for its wooden fire pizza. The food is bit expensive because of good quality pizza but trust me it is worth it.

Wood fired pizza

Food - 10/10

Ambiance - 9.5/10

Hospitality -  9/10

Signing off So this was the complete travel guide blog to Bir Billing. I hope you find this blog informative & interesting. If you have any query you can message me on Instagram & check my travel stories. Till then take care. adios...