Rated among the top ten flying sites in the world, Bir offers the most spectacular flying in the lower Himalayas. If you are a pilot or wish to be one then this is a must. Wide valley floors and classic cross country routes( Dharamshala and back), Bir has everything for a beginner xc pilot to the most avid adventure pilot.
To fly here is what you learn paragliding for. From mastering your thermalling technique to doing your maximum distance flying, Bir has the most breathtaking of views. Set in the Kangra Valley of the Dhauladhar range of the lower Himalayas, Bir is a small Tibetan village settlement surrounded by various monasteries. There are plenty of small hotels to accommodate pilots but one does need to book in advance during the peak season.
Temple Pilots regularly tours and make it to Bir/Billing during the top season for Thermalling and Cross Country Courses.
Fly the front ridge of the mighty Himalayas – or back into the big peaks.
Soar to Dharamsala with huge Himalayan griffon vultures
October to November gives reliable thermalling, March-April for stronger conditions
See monkeys, golden temples, and Buddhist monks on motorcycles.
