Bir-Billing is a Paragliding destination in the heart of Himalaya’s near famous tourist destination Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. This was “First Paragliding World Cup of India.”
This event happened in the month of October, 2015.” During world cup 150 top ranked paragliding pilots of all over the world participating along with 500 free flying pilots. This was a great opportunity for many local paragliding pilots to show their skills to world.
Bir Billing provides the option of Paragliding, Trekking to Himachali tribal villages, Mountain Biking, Angling and Camping.
Best time to visit: April to June
How To Reach ?
Kangra airport in Gaggal happens to be the nearest airport located at a distance of about 67 kilometers from Bir.
Pathankot is the nearest railway station to Bir Billing located at a distance of about 140 kilometres.
Located in the heart of Himachal, Bir Billing is accessible by road as many state-run and private buses run from the nearby cities of Delhi, Chandigarh, Manali, Shimla, and more.
Attractions: Baijnath Shiv Temple, Billing Valley, Chamunda Devi Temple, Shiva Shrine, Ahju Fort, and more.
Average Temperature: 16.8-degree celsius
Restaurants: Zenwich restaurant, Glider’s Pizzeria
The waterfalls, pine forests, serene monasteries, impeccable weather, adventure activities like paragliding have transformed Bir from a sleepy little town to a tourist destination that is worth visiting.
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