Bir Billing weekend trip from Delhi
India's paragliding capital under the Dhauladhars
- By road
- 611 km
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹6,250 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Himachal Express 14053Daily
10:50 pm
Old Delhi
8 h 17 min
7:07 am+1
Amb Andaura · 71 km away
Indb Uhl Express 19307Thu, Fri
11:20 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
9 h 15 min
8:35 am+1
Una Himachal · 75 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Bir Billing.
- By road611 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadAhju, 3 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportKullu (Bhuntar), 45 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
11°
3°
8d rain
Feb
14°
4°
6d rain
Mar
18°
8°
8d rain
Apr
23°
12°
6d rain
May
26°
16°
7d rain
Jun
27°
19°
11d rain
Jul
24°
19°
25d rain
Aug
24°
19°
25d rain
Sep
23°
17°
18d rain
Oct
21°
13°
4d rain
Nov
17°
9°
3d rain
Dec
14°
5°
3d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Fly from Billing
- 1:00 pmLunch at a Bir cafe
- 3:00 pmChokling Monastery (Dzongsar Chokling) and the Tibetan colony stupa
- 5:30 pmSunset at the landing site watching the last gliders
Sunday — Gunehar, Sherab Ling and Baijnath
- 8:00 amWalk to Gunehar village and its waterfall (about 1 hour each way)
- 11:30 amSherab Ling Monastery in a pine forest near Bhattu (about 10 km)
- 1:30 pmLunch, then Baijnath Shiva temple (Nagara-style, built 1204 CE), 15 km from Bir
- 4:00 pmOptional tea at Deer Park Institute, Bir
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Bir Billing: questions people ask
How far is Bir Billing from Delhi?
About 611 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Himachal Express takes 8 h 17 min to Amb Andaura.
What is the best time to visit Bir Billing?
Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Bir Billing?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Himachal Express (14053): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:50 pm and reaches Amb Andaura at 7:07 am the next day (daily). Amb Andaura is 71 km from Bir Billing in a straight line. Also: the Indb Uhl Express (19307) at 11:20 pm from Hazrat Nizamuddin.
What is the weather like in Bir Billing?
Warmest in Jun (days around 27°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 3°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 25 rainy days.
Can I do Bir Billing in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Bir Billing cost?
From about ₹6,250 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Bir Billing this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.