Find Us
Location
Bir Billing, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh — 176077
The World's 2nd Highest Paragliding Site
Billing (2,400m ASL) is the official takeoff. Bir is the landing zone (1,350m ASL). The 10-km glide path takes you over dense Himalayan forest, terraced rice fields, and monasteries — one of the most scenic paragliding routes on the planet.
Bir Billing hosted the Paragliding World Cup in 2015 and 2017, cementing its reputation as Asia's finest free-flight destination.
Best Time to Fly
| Season | Thermals | Crowd | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar – May | ★★★★★ | Medium | Best long-distance XC season |
| Jun – Aug | ★★★☆☆ | Low | Monsoon — reduced flying days |
| Sep – Nov | ★★★★★ | High | Competition season, clear skies |
| Dec – Feb | ★★☆☆☆ | Very low | Cold, limited thermal activity |
Getting Here
✈️ By Air
Nearest airport: Dharamshala (DHM), 35 km from Bir. Taxis readily available.
🚆 By Train
Pathankot railway station, then cab/bus via Palampur (~80 km, 2 hrs).
🚌 By Bus
HRTC Volvo buses from Delhi (12–14 hrs) and Chandigarh (6–7 hrs) to Baijnath/Bir.
🚗 By Road
Via NH3: Delhi → Chandigarh → Bilaspur → Mandi → Baijnath → Bir (490 km, ~9 hrs).