Bir Billing is located in the calm hills of Himachal Pradesh and it is referred to as the Paragliding Capital of India. With green valleys, snow-white mountains, and a serene Tibetan feel around, Bir Billing is one of the most exciting and scenic adventure spots that can be enjoyed by the adventure lovers paragliding. And, if you have ever thought about flying like a bird and seeing the world through the eyes of an eagle, then you are at the right place.
The most interesting thing is that Travel People India conducts safe, professional and fun paragliding in Bir Billing. This will definitely be one of the moments of your life, regardless of whether you are a first-time or an adventure enthusiast.
Bir Billing is a place in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, approximately 70 kilometers away in Dharamshala. These two destinations are known as a single location since Billing (approximately 8,000 feet) is the place where take-offs occur, and Bir (approximately 4,300 feet) is the place where landings occur. It is one of the best paragliding sites in the world, as the difference in height is 2,000 feet.
Bir Billing is an ideal destination to fly throughout the year due to the beautiful landscape of the Dhauladhar mountain range and pleasant weather.
After arriving at Billing, you get a full briefing by the team of Travel People India. The professional pilots will clarify all the safety regulations, assist you in putting on the helmet and harness and ensure that you are comfortable and prepared to fly.
Then, it’s time for takeoff! When your feet are not on the ground and you are flying in the open sky, you cannot describe the feeling. You are drifting softly over pine forests, green fields and little villages with the cool mountain air blowing on your face. The world down there is small, and during those 1530 minutes, you feel free, serene and alive.
Your pilot will manoeuvre the glider easy, and will, by your wish, do some fun air turns too! You may make photos or just have a glimpse of the view- all the moments are magical.
Paragliding in Bir Billing is priced depending on the package and the period you are going with. In the case of Travel People India, the prices will be vary on services availed and per head.
The cost usually includes:
Although it may appear to be a luxury, the stunning view of flying over the Himalayas is really invaluable!
Paragliding in Bir Billing can be done almost all year round but the season is March to June and October to November. The weather at these months is also clear, there are no strong winds, and the visibility is ideal to fly.
Even in winter (December to February) you can still do it by paragliding, but it will be colder and you will see snow-covered mountains in the background - a totally different beauty!
Depending on the kind of package you select, the flight will take the following time:
You depart Billing at an altitude of some 8,000 feet, and land at Bir, at an altitude of some 4,300 feet. It is one of the most scenic and thrilling flying routes in the world due to the height difference.
Travel People India suggests the following simple guidelines to make sure that the experience is safe and smooth:
Travel People India has all pilots who are certified and experienced and the equipment is checked on a regular basis to ensure safety.