---
title: "More from Bir – Billing"
url: "https://www.templepilots.com/blog/more-from-bir-billing/"
type: "post"
published: "2017-10-08T13:37:00+05:30"
modified: "2026-06-10T12:40:18+05:30"
author: "Avi Malik"
---

[!\[\](https://templepilots.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22310632_10155855717234459_4367432396216096667_n.jpg)](https://templepilots.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22310632_10155855717234459_4367432396216096667_n.jpg)   A beautiful day in the sky –

 

  On the main spine the cloud tops were reaching upto 3200 but in the back mountains I could reach 4000+ meters & more was possible.   Fun flying with Jets & Sach and the [Himalayan Griffin Vultures](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayan_vulture). Once I was with five in the back mountains, beautifully carving the same thermal. It was glorious flying with them & following them around the sky as they choose the best lines to fly. I feel exceptional happiness when nature gifts such spontaneous connections amongst its children.  [!\[\](https://templepilots.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22228245_10155855718044459_5523476270819596148_n.jpg)](https://templepilots.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22228245_10155855718044459_5523476270819596148_n.jpg)  The skyscape & the landscape spread endlessly and the mind had merged with it. No thought would dare appear in such pristine beauty and the little person (me) had dissolved into a vast presence, a me-less me. There was grace, unfading joy and a heart full of loving gratitude.

 

  The sky & the earth were smiling..  [!\[\](https://templepilots.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22365631_10155855717774459_7976432097647983003_n.jpg)](https://templepilots.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22365631_10155855717774459_7976432097647983003_n.jpg)