Himachal Pradesh · Adventure

Bir Billing

One of the world's top paragliding sites, with a peaceful Tibetan colony.

Altitude (approx.)1,525 m
From Delhi (approx.)500 km
Best timeMar–May, Sep–Nov
Ideal stay2 days
Our trips here178+ trips

About Bir Billing

Paragliders take off from Billing at about 2,290 m and land in the fields of Bir. The site hosted the Paragliding World Cup in 2015.

Bir also has a Tibetan colony with monasteries and cafés, and tea gardens nearby.

Places to see

  • Tandem paragliding
  • Billing take-off point
  • Chokling monastery
  • Tibetan colony
  • Tea gardens

Weather and best time to visit

Best time: March to May and September to November (flying season)

Summer (Mar–Jun)

15–30°C

Monsoon (Jul–Sep)

Flying usually suspended

Winter (Nov–Feb)

2–15°C

Temperatures are approximate and vary with altitude and year. Mountain roads can close after heavy rain or snow – we check conditions before every trip.

How we take you there

Pickup from Delhi NCR or any city you choose, with an experienced hill driver. Approx. 500 km from Delhi.

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