Bir Billing Village Stay & Fly
Paragliding capital of India. But the real story is the village, the tea gardens, and the pace of life at 1,400m.
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh · 4 days · Groups of 6–14
Highlights
- →Billing — world's second highest paragliding site, backdrop of snow peaks
- →Bir village — Tibetan settlement with monasteries, cafes, and a different pace
- →Baijnath temple — 12th-century stone temple in the Kangra valley below
- →Tea gardens of Palampur visible from the paragliding descent
- →Chowgan ground — vast meadow used as the landing zone
- →Chokling Monastery and Deer Park Institute — quiet, meditative, unhurried
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Pathankot → Bir
Drive through Kangra Valley. Settle into Bir village. Evening walk to Chokling Monastery.
Paragliding: Billing → Bir
Drive up to Billing (2,400m). Tandem flight over the valley. Land at Chowgan. Afternoon free in the village.
Baijnath temple + Deer Park Institute
Morning at the 12th-century Baijnath temple. Afternoon meditation walk at Deer Park. Evening at Bir café.
Morning village walk + Drive: Pathankot
Slow morning. Walk through the Tibetan colony. Drive back to Pathankot.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 4 breakfast
- ✓Guesthouse accommodation in Bir village
- ✓Tandem paragliding flight (1 flight per person)
- ✓Transport: Pathankot to Bir and back
- ✓Local guide for village and monastery walks
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Pathankot
- ✗Additional paragliding flights (₹2,500 each)
- ✗Personal expenses
FAQs
Is the paragliding safe?
Billing is one of the most experienced paragliding sites in Asia — certified pilots, established weather windows, and decades of safety record. Tandem flights are for complete beginners.
Can non-flyers still enjoy this trip?
Completely. Bir has excellent cafes, monasteries, and a slow village atmosphere that makes it worth visiting even without flying.
Logistics
Meeting point
Pathankot Railway Station, Punjab
Trip ends
Pathankot Railway Station, Punjab
Minimum age
14 years
Fitness required
Minimal — no physical fitness required
Starting from
₹12,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: April 2026
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