Bir Billing
बीड़ बिलिंग
India's paragliding capital, with take-offs at Billing and landings at Bir, a small town also home to many Tibetan monasteries.
The Billing take-off site sits at about 2,400 m, and the landing zone at Bir is at about 1,400 m. A tandem flight takes about 20 to 30 minutes and costs roughly ₹3,000 to 4,000. The site has hosted a paragliding World Cup. Bir is home to Tibetan monasteries such as Zongsar Monastery, and it has cafes, making it a good place to spend a night. It is about 70 km from McLeod Ganj, a 2.5-hour drive, so a same-day round trip is possible.
Opening hours
flights weather-dependent; usually 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Baijnath Temple
- Palampur Tea Gardens
- Kangra Valley Railway
- Chamunda Devi Temple
- Gyuto Monastery
- Norbulingka Institute
- Indrahar Pass
- Triund Trek