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Bir Billing

Paragliding Capital of India

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2 daysIdeal stay₹800From / nightFreeEntryMarch – June,Best windowPathankotNearest rail · 145 km

Twin villages in Kangra Valley — Billing (2,400m) is the take-off site, Bir is the landing zone. Site of the Paragliding World Cup and a strong Tibetan Buddhist community with Sherab Ling monastery.

Pairs well with

Palampur· 1h awayDharamshala & McLeod Ganj· 2h awayKasol & Parvati Valley· 5h awayAnandpur Sahib· 5h awayDalhousie· 5h awayManali· 5h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 12
Honest take for Jul: Paragliding flights are cancelled July–August (monsoon clouds and rain make conditions unsafe). The world-cup paraglidin (low crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Pathankot 145km · Gaggal (Kangra) 70km

Nearest transport

Pathankot145 km
Gaggal (Kangra)70 km

Stay options

budget₹800/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹5,500/night

Best time to visit

March – June, September – November

How to get here

Delhi → Bir

bus · 12h

₹900

approx.

Dharamshala → Bir

cab · 2.5h

₹2,500

approx.

Nearby attractions

Billing take-off siteSherab Ling MonasteryBir Tibetan ColonyBaijnath Temple

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