Bir Billing Paragliding package

3 days · 2 nights AdventureCouples Up to 2,290 m

Fly from one of the world's best paragliding sites, then slow down in a Tibetan village of monasteries, cafés and tea gardens.

Duration
3D / 2N
Highest point
2,290 m
Distance
About 200 km
Best time
Oct–Nov, Mar–May

About this trip

Billing is a grassy launch site at about 2,290 metres, high above the Bir valley, and it is famous among pilots worldwide. Thermals rise off the Dhauladhar foothills almost every clear day in season, and it has hosted Paragliding World Cup events. For a first-timer it means a long, smooth tandem flight with a certified pilot, landing in the fields at Bir.

Bir itself is worth the trip even without the flight. It is a small Tibetan settlement with several monasteries (Chokling and Sherab Ling are the best known), slow cafés and tea gardens. It is far quieter than McLeodganj.

We break the drive from Kangra with a stop at the Baijnath temple, a Shiva temple built in 1204 that is still in worship. On the way back we take you through the Palampur tea estates.

Highlights

  • Tandem paragliding from Billing, 15–30 minutes in the air
  • Baijnath Shiva temple, built in 1204
  • Chokling Monastery and the Tibetan colony
  • Bir tea gardens and sunset at the landing site
  • Palampur tea estates on the way back

Altitude on the route

m 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 733 Kangra 1,010 Baijnath 1,525 Bir 2,290 Billing
Kangra 733 m, Baijnath 1,010 m, Bir 1,525 m, Billing 2,290 m

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Kangra to Bir via Baijnath

    Pickup at Gaggal or Kangra. Drive through Palampur to Baijnath for darshan, then check in at Bir. Evening at the landing site watching the last flyers come in.

  2. Day 2

    Fly from Billing

    Morning drive up to Billing for your tandem flight (weather permitting). Afternoon at Chokling Monastery, the Tibetan colony and Bir's cafés.

  3. Day 3

    Tea gardens and drop

    Slow morning, a walk through the Bir tea gardens, then drop at Gaggal, Kangra or Pathankot. We stop at a Palampur tea estate on the way.

Included

  • 2 nights stay in Bir, twin sharing
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • One tandem paragliding flight per person with a certified pilot
  • Private cab for the full trip
  • Tolls, parking and driver allowance

Not included

  • GoPro video of the flight (paid to pilot)
  • Lunch
  • Entry fees
  • Personal expenses

Good to know

Monsoon closure

Paragliding at Bir Billing is closed every monsoon, roughly mid-July to mid-September, by district order. Plan for October–November or March–May.

Weather decides

If the wind is wrong on your flight morning, we try again the next morning or refund the flight portion.

Weight limits

Tandem flights usually allow passengers roughly 20–100 kg. Tell us at booking if you are near either end.

Stay, pickup and who it suits

Where you stay
Guesthouses and small hotels in Bir with garden or mountain views.
Pickup points
Gaggal Airport, Kangra, Pathankot, Palampur or Baijnath
Best for
Couples, friends, solo travellers and families with teenagers. No fitness needed for the flight; you just run a few steps at take-off.

Bir Billing Paragliding: questions

How much does paragliding in Bir Billing cost?

In our package one tandem flight per person is included. On its own, a tandem flight usually costs ₹3,000 to ₹4,500 depending on season and duration, and the video is extra.

Is paragliding in Bir safe?

We book only with registered operators whose tandem pilots are certified. Flights are cancelled when the wind is unsafe. Follow the pilot's briefing and you will be fine.

What is the best month for Bir Billing paragliding?

October and November have the most stable air and the clearest views. March to May is the second season. It is closed during the monsoon.

How far is Bir from Dharamshala?

About 68 km from Gaggal Airport and around 70 km from Dharamshala, roughly two hours by road via Palampur.

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Tell us your dates and group. We will send hotels and a final price you can change freely.

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