Bir-Billing

THINGS TO DO, HIMACHAL PRADESH Updated : Apr 11, 2016, 12.25 PM IST

Shailza Sood Dasgupta

Shailza Sood Dasgupta has travelled all around India and has a strong hold on the trans-Himalayan region, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Rajasthan. Her expertise lies in writing travel stories and guides. She is closely associated with major publications other than Happytrips. You can read her travel stories on http://www.flight-of-a-little-bird.com.

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Paragliding is an experience in itself, flying over deep valleys, high mountain ranges, looking down at the villages and forests, feeling rush of cool air on your face, floating into the waves of the wind is quite unforgettable. Just an overnight drive from Delhi takes you to Bir-Billing that is considered to be one of the world’s best paragliding sites. Recently, paragliding world cup 2015 was held here. Resting at an elevation of 2400 m, Billing is the take off sight while Chawgan village in Bir is where the landing occurs. You can reach Billing by road or you can trek up from Bir, it’s a beautiful stretch dotted with oaks and rhododendrons. During December-January, one can expect snow in the area and paragliding can be done in these days also provided it’s a sunny day. The best season though is in between September and November. There are basic stay options available at Bir. You can opt to stay at Palampur that has more staying options from simple homestays to luxury hotels.
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