Bir Billingबीर बिलिंग
India's paragliding capital, with Tibetan monasteries.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKangra, Himachal Pradesh
Kangra and Dharamshala
Kangra and Dharamshala
Best time to visit15 March to 15 June and 1 October to 30 November
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height2400 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 days
Base and nearbyPalampur, Baijnath
EntryFlight charges
About Bir Billing
The paragliding capital of India, where pilots launch from Billing, 2,400 metres high, and land at Bir. The village is also a centre of Tibetan culture, with several monasteries, and organises the Paragliding World Cup. The best months for flying are from October to November and March to June.
What to see and do
- Paragliding from Billing
- Tibetan monasteries
- Paragliding World Cup
- Quiet village
- Tandem flights
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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