Bir Billing
Why Visit Bir Billing?
Bir Billing is world-renowned as the paragliding capital of Asia. Billing serves as the high-altitude takeoff site at 2,400m while Bir is the gentle landing ground surrounded by Tibetan monasteries, organic tea gardens, and sunset cafes.
Billing Launchpad Paragliding Flight
High altitude paragliding, snow slopes, and Atal tunnel gateway.
Chokling Monastery Stupa
Cobblestone lanes, wooden cafes, Manu Temple & river acoustic music.
Bir Tea Garden Sunset Cycling
Traverse 9.02 km tunnel into Lahaul valley & Sissu waterfall.
Rajgundha Valley Forest Hike
Pine-scented forest trail leading to Jogini falls & sulphur hot springs.
Key Attractions & Must-Do Experiences
Tandem Paragliding Flight (Billing to Bir)
Glide 15-30 minutes through thermals with experienced pilot from 2,400m down to Bir landing ground.
Chokling & Palpung Sherabling Monasteries
Serene Tibetan Buddhist monasteries featuring intricate stupas and monk chant sessions.
Bir Tea Garden Sunset Walk & Cycling
Rent mountain bikes and ride through lush tea plantations as the sun sets over Kangra Valley.
Toy Train Ride (Kangra Valley Railway)
Heritage narrow-gauge toy train ride past pine forests and mountain bridges.
🥾 Recommended Treks Around Bir Billing
How to Reach Bir Billing
Direct Bus from Delhi
Overnight HRTC / Private Volvo buses from Delhi ISBT direct to Bir Road / Chougan.
Cab from Dharamshala
2 hour scenic cab drive from McLeodganj / Dharamshala (65 km).
Cafe Culture
Tibetan Laphing, Momos, Clay Oven Pizza, Kombucha, and Tibetan Bakery cakes.
Stay Vibe
Backpacker hostels in Chougan, boutique glamping tents, and eco-homestays.
🗺️ Sample Bir Billing Itinerary
2 to 3 Days Express PlanArrival in Bir → Monastery Walk & Sunset Cafe Hopping
Check in, visit Chokling Monastery, rent bicycles for tea garden sunset.
Drive to Billing → Paragliding Flight → Landing Ground
Morning drive to Billing launchpad. Tandem paragliding flight over Kangra valley.
Rajgundha Valley Hike → Departure
Short morning forest walk, sample local Tibetan Laphing before departure.
Plan Your Bir Billing Trip
Customized itineraries including private cab transfers, verified homestays, and local trek guides.