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Bir Billing
Himachal Pradesh · Kangra Valley · 1,525m🏍️ paragliding destination — bike-friendly roads
👨👩👧 Family: manageable — paragliding needs age 14+, but village is calm
5/5
April
Why 5/5? Best flying month, 12-25°C. Strong stable thermals. Cross-country flights possible. Clear Dhauladhar views from air. Bir cafes buzzing. Book ahead.
India paragliding capital — Tibetan colony and cafe scene mean you stay even if wind does not cooperate.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2-4 days
Budget
budget
Kids Rating
3/5 ✓
✓ Off-the-beaten-path seekers✓ Adventure seekers✓ First-time travelers
Data verified: April 2026 · Scores based on weather, road access, crowd levels, infrastructure, safety conditions · Kids ratings factor in: medical access, ATM availability, phone signal, altitude, road safety
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Network
Jio, Airtel, BSNL, Vi
Full coverage.
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Medical
Baijnath 15km. Dharamshala 65km.
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Road
Good.
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Safety
4/5
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Why Special
Bir is a Tibetan settlement; Billing is the takeoff site at 2400m. 2015 Paragliding World Cup host. Growing cafe scene, Rajgundha trek, proximity to Dharamshala.
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Festivals & Events
Paragliding World Cup
OctOctober / November
International pilots compete in cross-country paragliding from Billing takeoff (2,400m).
World's best pilots at India's best paragliding site.
Infrastructure Reality
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Network Coverage
JioAirtelBSNLVi
Full coverage.
WiFi: Most cafes
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Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Baijnath 15km. Dharamshala 65km.
Ambulance: 108
Police: Bir
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Getting There
Dharamshala 65km. Chandigarh 270km.
Roads: Good.
Public transport: Buses from Pathankot/Amb.
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Fuel & Stay
Helpline: HP Tourism
Where to Stay
Best for Families
Bir village — flat, walkable
Best for Backpackers
Bir Colony — cheapest
Best for Peace & Quiet
Upper Bir or Billing road
Avoid
Nothing really — it's all quiet
Off-season: ₹400-1000/nightPeak: ₹800-2500/night
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Daily Budget Reality
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Budget
₹1,200Stay₹400
Food₹200
Transport₹100
Activities₹500
per person per day
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Mid-range
₹4,400Stay₹1,200
Food₹400
Transport₹300
Activities₹2,500
per person per day
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Luxury
₹7,800Stay₹3,000
Food₹800
Transport₹500
Activities₹3,500
per person per day
💡 Paragliding ₹2000-3500 is the main expense. Everything else is cheap.
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Quiet Moderate Peak
⚠ Avoid weekends — crowded with day-trippers
Best days: Mon-Thu
Paragliding world cup site. Oct-Nov is peak flying season. Backpacker crowd year-round. Book landing slots ahead.
Food & Dining
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Vegetarian
easy
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Family Dining
decent
Cuisine: Tibetan, Himachali, cafe culture
Vairagi Cafe. June 16 Cafe. Garden Cafe.
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Remote Work Friendly
WiFi: decent · Power: occasional · Coworking: informal cafe spaces
How to Reach
Airport
Gaggal (Kangra) — 60km
Rail
Pathankot
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