- From Pathankot
- ≈ 145 km (about 4 hrs by road)
- Best time
- October–November and March–May for flying
- Altitude
- ≈ 1,525 m
- Good for families
- Yes for the village; tandem flights have age and weight limits
About Bir Billing
Billing, at about 2,400 m, is the take-off site, and Bir, about 14 km below, is the landing site. The pair hosted the Paragliding World Cup in 2015 and is one of the best-known flying sites in Asia. Bir has a Tibetan colony with several monasteries, including Chokling and the larger Sherabling Monastery nearby. Tandem flights with licensed pilots run in the flying season, roughly October–November and March–May; flying stops during the monsoon.
Highlights
Tandem paragliding
Fly from Billing to Bir.
Monasteries
Chokling and Sherabling.
Laid-back cafés
A favourite with backpackers.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
October–November and March–May for flying
How to Reach
By road: about 145 km from Pathankot via Kangra and Baijnath, around 4 hours. By train: Ahju station on the Kangra Valley Railway is close by. Nearest airport: Kangra (Gaggal).
Local Food
Tibetan food and cafés in Bir.
Stay Options
Guesthouses, camps and boutique stays in Bir.
Places to see
Top attractions in Bir Billing
Must-visit places in and around Bir Billing.
- 01
≈ 14 km above Bir
Billing Take-off Site
Launch ridge for paragliders, with valley views.
- 02
Bir
Chokling Monastery
Tibetan monastery in the Bir colony.
- 03
≈ 6 km
Sherabling Monastery
Large monastery set in pine forest.
- 04
Bir
Bir Tibetan Colony
Village of monasteries, cafés and craft shops.
Things To Do
Tandem flight
Book with licensed, registered operators only.
Monastery walk
Hike or drive to Billing
Suggested Itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Drive via Kangra; monasteries and cafés in Bir.
- 2
Day 2
Morning tandem flight, then return via Baijnath.
Photo Gallery
Travel Tips
Flying is weather-dependent — keep a buffer day.
Use only registered operators and check pilot certification.
No flying during the monsoon (roughly July–September).
