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Bir Billing is closed in August
Paragliding flights are cancelled July–August (monsoon clouds and rain make conditions unsafe). The world-cup paragliding season is October–November and March–June. Confirm same-morning with your operator before booking.
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.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Bir Billing, by time of day.
Morning
- Tandem paragliding from Billing launch site3h · strenuous
- Sherab Ling Monastery golden stupa1h 30m · easy
- Billing launch site trek & panorama3h · strenuous
Afternoon
- Tibetan Colony handicraft walk & momos1h 30m · easy
- Bir tea factory visit & tasting1h 30m · easy
- Cycling the Bir–Billing trail2h 30m · moderate
About 13h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
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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
In Aug, expect stays around 30% cheaper than the base rate.
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
Bir Billing questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Bir Billing?
The best months are November, April, March. March – June, September – November February scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Bir Billing?
Most people spend 2 days in Bir Billing. There are around 6 main things to do, totalling roughly 13 hours of activity.
How do you get to Bir Billing?
The nearest railway station is Pathankot (145 km) and the nearest airport is Gaggal (Kangra) (70 km). The cheapest common route is Delhi → Bir by bus, about ₹900 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Bir Billing cost?
Stays start around ₹800 per night, with food about ₹400 per person per day.
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