Bir Billing — Paragliding Capital of India
Bir Billing is the Paragliding Capital of India, located 24 km from Baijnath. It has hosted multiple FAI Paragliding World Cup rounds. The Billing take-off at 2430m and Bir landing at 1350m create a vertical drop of 1080m over one of Asia’s finest flying sites.
Billing: The Take-Off Site (2430m)
A high-altitude meadow 14 km uphill from Bir village. From here the entire Kangra Valley spreads below with Dhauladhar peaks rising behind. Strong thermals develop by 11 AM. The drive from Bir to Billing takes about 45 minutes by jeep-taxi.
Bir: The Landing Zone and Village (1350m)
Bir village has a Tibetan colony with monasteries, thangka painting workshops, meditation centres, and excellent cafes. Palpung Sherabling Monastery is one of the finest Tibetan Buddhist institutions in North India.
Paragliding: Key Facts
- Take-off: Billing 2430m | Landing: Bir 1350m | Drop: 1080m
- Flight time: 15 to 45 min tandem
- Tandem cost: Rs 2500 to Rs 3500 (includes taxi to Billing)
- Best season: October to November and March to June
- Closed: July to August monsoon
Best Season
October to November: post-monsoon crystal-clear skies and World Cup season. March to June: spring stable thermals. The Paragliding World Cup in October fills all accommodation — book months in advance.
Other Activities in Bir
Monastery visits, mountain biking, cycling trails, meditation courses, trekking, and excellent Tibetan food make Bir a great destination even without paragliding.