Bir Billing
Bir-Billing Baijnath Himachal Pradesh
Bir is a village located in the west of Joginder Nagar Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Mostly referred as “Paragliding Capital of India”, Bir is also a noted centre for ecotourism, spiritual studies and meditation. Bir is also home to a Tibetan refugee settlement with several Buddhist monasteries and a large stupa. While Billing is the takeoff site for paragliding and Bir village is for landing; collectively it is known “Bir Bil...
Bir is a village located in the west of Joginder Nagar Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Mostly referred as “Paragliding Capital of India”, Bir is also a noted centre for ecotourism, spiritual studies and meditation. Bir is also home to a Tibetan refugee settlement with several Buddhist monasteries and a large stupa. While Billing is the takeoff site for paragliding and Bir village is for landing; collectively it is known “Bir Billing”. The World Open Paragliding Championships have been held here.
Contact Person
Harbans Brascon
Director, Information and Public Relations
Soochna Bhawan
Near Majitha House
Shimla-171002
Himachal Pradesh
0177-2621853
pathaniamahesh01@gmail.com
Connectivity
Nearest Airport - Gaggal Airport (68 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - Baijnath (13 Km away)
Climate
Min. -1 Degree Celcius
Max. +32 Degree Celcius
Accomodation
Several Budget hotels hotels are available.
Medical Services
General Medical Facilities (Chemist, Doctors, Ambulance) are available.