BIR , YOU HAVE MY HEART. My first girls trip in bir was so much more than I had ever thought of. To begin with there are some things to keep in mind if you are travelling to Bir ,Himachal Pradesh.
1. BOOKINGS
a)We were four girls ,so we thought it is safe to get the bookings early which was a great decision. We booked Zostel 2.0 (you can only book online), I guess 15 days before...( and then also got bookings for 2 nights :(
b) You have to carry your adhaar card along
c) If you are a solo traveler or group or girls or college group Bir is for you to explore the unknown! You may find peace, fresh air also no uncles aunties to judge you in bir (how cool is that ) xD
2. TRAVEL
We were four girls from Amritsar and this was our first ever girls trip .
a)We took a private taxi for total ₹12,000 for 4 days and 3 nights (every thing was included in this ) . We didn't give a penny more to driver .
b)Also , there isn't any bus services available from Amritsar - Bir (Although one can travel from Amritsar- Chd and then to bir )
c)Private taxi was more comfortable for us and for our parents because safety and remember I said first girls trip :)
d)Also , a huge advantage to take taxi was , we were independent of doing a tour in Bir for free xD.
3.)STAY
We were in Bir for 4 days and 3 nights . And we stayed in 2 places there
1. Zostel 2.0 (2 nights)
2. Bunker (1 night )
Both of them had different experiences
a)Reason to stay in Zostel 2.0 :
•The Property . I mean even if you're alone or working or anything in it . You will never get bored there ever .
• It also have a Olive cafe : open for all .
•You'll meet so many people there from different cities sharing experiences. We girls still talk about those people we met our age and had so much fun together <3
•You can also setup a bonfire (₹100 per person)
And other people in the zostel will join you under the stars having fun .
•The the restrooms were so good and clean. Keep in mind carry your towel and other sanitary items.
2. BUNKER
• So it's a little hostel , alot of DIY 's inside. Its cozy warm and colorful.
•We stayed for one night and were lucky enough to get a six bed room .
•You'll meet alot of good people and have good conversations.
•The rooms are little small but nothing will come in between of having fun .
•There morning music , the bonfire in night and the hosts.
•I wish I had more pictures but the art in bunkers is so mesmerizing <3
THINGS TO DO IN BIR BILLING
1. Paragliding
We did paragliding for ₹2500 from zostel , but if you do from somewhere else for ₹1800 (other zostlers told us about this so .... before booking keep searching for cheaper and better )
•In 1800/2500 it includes the pickup and drop and the gopro recording.
2. Waterfall
There are alot of waterfall in bir
(But when we went to watch them , most of them were closed )
• Waterfall Bongoru was the one we were told about. We weren't able to trek there, cause of the rain and were kind of late .
•But the trek till there was good , also we used our private taxi to reach there .
3. CAFE's (the best part )
•Himalayan Pizza
Just try the pizza there and nothing else !
•Cafe Ilaka
Please try the burgers there :)
• Gliders Pizza
OMG!! They bake their pizza in oven and you won't be able to forget the taste.
•Musafir Cafe
Try the famous
1)Hot chocolate
2) Mint ice tea
•Silver Linings cafe
1) Banofipie
2)Mangofie pie
•Northern Cafe
We weren't able to go there but its famous for
1) Sunset point
2) Pancakes
4)ALSO The monestry
When we went there it was closed but you can get yourself clicked there
Bir on a whole was so overwhelming. Like the people,vibes,cafe and my girls made it an unforgettable trip . Can't wait to GO BACK TO BIR BILLING, till then take care <3