Bir is a village located in the west of Joginder Nagar Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Mostly referred as "Paragliding Capital of India", Bir is also a noted center for ecotourism, spiritual studies and meditation. Bir is also home to a Tibetan refugee settlement with several Buddhist monasteries and a large stupa. While Billing is the takeoff site for paragliding and Bir for landing; collectively it is known "Bir Billing". Bir is famous for paragliding across the globe and has also organized Paragliding World Cup in 2015, in which about 150 professional pilots participated.
| Location | Bir-Billing, Himachal Pradesh - India |
| Number of Days | 1-2 days from Delhi |
| Primary Trip Audience | Paragliders, Bikers, Cyclists, Hikers, Trekkers, Families (who love adventure) |
| Budget Range | $50 - $150 |
| Altitude | 1550 Mtrs |
| Best Time to Travel | Mar-Jun to Oct-Nov |
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Cool!!!!
A fantastic addition to the #PhotoGuides ... It is a lovely location to enjoy time with family as well as have fun paragliding in the lap of the Himalayas