Activity
Things to do in Bir Billing
12 sights, walks and activities, 5 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 5
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Bir Billing
Tandem paragliding from Billing (standard flight)
₹2,500–₹3,200 per person15–20 min flight · Season Oct–Jun
A tandem flight with a pilot from the Billing ridge, gliding over forest and fields down to the Bir landing site.
Representative photo · Photo by Bir Billing India on Pexels
Long cross-country tandem towards the Dhauladhars
₹5,000–₹6,300 per person45–60 min flight · Season Oct–Jun
Representative photo · Photo by Bir Billing India on Pexels
Chokling Monastery and the Tibetan Colony
Free2 hours
A Tibetan monastery at the heart of Bir's colony, with a large stupa and a painted prayer hall.
Photo: Gannu03 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Baijnath Shiva temple
Free1 hour
A carved stone Shiva temple from 1204 CE in Baijnath town, still in daily worship, with the Dhauladhar behind it.
Deer Park Institute
Free1 hour
A Buddhist study centre in Bir with a quiet garden, a library and public talks on philosophy and meditation.
Hanuman Garh trek from Billing
Price on requestFull day · Season Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Representative photo · Chhama Rai · CC BY-SA 4.0
Billing to Rajgundha valley trek
Price on request1–2 days · Season Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Representative photo · Nitinnn · CC BY-SA 4.0
Camping night at Bir or Billing
Price on request1 night
Representative photo · Dave Kleinschmidt · CC BY-SA 2.0
Ride up to the Billing take-off and watch the gliders
40 min
The launch meadow high above Bir where paragliders run off the slope, with the Kangra valley spread out below.
Photo: Okorok · CC BY-SA 3.0
Walk to Gunehar village
2.5 hours
An old village of slate-roofed houses near Bir, with a stream path leading on to a small waterfall.
Good to know
- Kangra district bans paragliding from July to 15 September every year; the best flying windows are October–November and March–June.
- Fly with operators registered with HP Tourism and check the pilot's licence.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Bir Billing?
Tandem paragliding from Billing (standard flight); Long cross-country tandem towards the Dhauladhars; Chokling Monastery and the Tibetan Colony; Palpung Sherabling Monastery; Baijnath Shiva temple; Sunset at the Bir landing site.
What can you do for free in Bir Billing?
Chokling Monastery and the Tibetan Colony; Palpung Sherabling Monastery; Baijnath Shiva temple; Sunset at the Bir landing site; Deer Park Institute.
Can you do adventure activities in Bir Billing?
Yes: Tandem paragliding from Billing (standard flight) (₹2,500–₹3,200); Long cross-country tandem towards the Dhauladhars (₹5,000–₹6,300); Hanuman Garh trek from Billing (price on request); Billing to Rajgundha valley trek (price on request); Camping night at Bir or Billing (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Bir Billing?
Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Bir Billing?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.