Bir popularly known as ‘Parindon Ki Nagri (the town of birds) is a beautiful village located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Bir is known for Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, spiritual studies, meditation and ecotourism specially for paragliding. Visitors from all over the world visit Bir for paragliding. It is one of the most popular places among paragliders and tourists. The international events and competitions are also organized here. Paragliding World Cup in 2015 was hosted in Bir. Nearly 350-400 tourists visit Bir each day during peak season. It is considered one of “safest” paragliding sites in the country.
FAQ
Which is the best time to visit Bir for Paragliding?
October and November are the best months for paragliding. You can visit Bir Billing for paragliding from the mid of September to the 1st week of July. From July to August the valley remains closed due to heavy rainfall.
How to reach Bir for paragliding?
There is no direct flight or rail connectivity to Bir. The best way to reach Bir is by taking an overnight bus private from Delhi to Bir. Ahju railway station is the nearest railway station, which is only 3 km. away from Bir.
What is the normal time for paragliding in Bir?
Normal paragliding flight is for 15 to 20 mins. It includes take off from Billing at the altitude of 8000 feet from sea level and landing at Bir which is 4300 feet from sea level.