is a small village surrounded by big mountains famous for paragliding in himachal Pradesh. It is known for Hang gliding and paragliding both ,which serves as a landing ground for paragliders. Bir-Billing in the Dauladhar mountain range is known as one of the finest aero sports sites in the world .
Their launching destination 'Billing'is at 2,400(8500 ft)on the Dhauladhar ranges and most heighest aero sport site, 14-km distance from bir. Bir billing is one of the nature wonders.This is perfectly designed as a launch pad,has become a legend on the international paragliding circuits and a destination for W orld Champion Paragliding pilots.The green meadow directly above the villages of Bir and Chaughan,is one of the best gliding sites in the world.The massive Dhauladhar mountain range and the kangra valley below with its panoramic views offer opportunities for high altitude'up and down'and 'all over the world flying for more than 200-km.
Bir Billing is well know site for paragliding in Himachal Pradesh and popular among both indian and foreigners pilots.
Best flying season in the region is September to November but almost open all over the year depending upon the weather. State Govt. continues to host International level competitions and events.
If you want to travel on weekend its a very perfect #weekendgatway Please find below the details :
Friday Eve (After Office)
Take Bus from Delhi to Baijnath or Dharamshala (it will take max 12 hrs to reach there) from there you have to book taxi or took public transport to reach Bir.
Day 1 (Saturday Morning)
Arrival at Bir take a hotel for fresh and take rest, After Lunch proceed to Billing valley "a small beginner trekking from Bir toBilling" (World famous Paragliding take off point) There you have to book camp in advance so that when you reach there you have place to stay then take Dinner with Bonfire and night stay in the camp at Billing.
Day 3 (Sunday Morning)
In the morning wake up call with tea given by camp organizer you can take a sip of tea with view of sunrise. After Breakfast enjoy Paragliding Tandem rides from Billing and landing at chougan.
Roam and explore Bir and try local dish in lunch...after that you want to take rest than you take some hotels or guest house or chill @ coffee house and took night bus from there otherwise took bus and come back to Delhi.
Monday Morning go and attend office????
If you are "Adventures" this trip is best for U
If you are "Nature Lover" this trip is best for U
If you are "Trekker" this trip is best for U
If you are "Traveller" this trip is best for U
But please don't go if you are a tourist and you want a luxury trip with all comfort......
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