🌧 Flood Situation

Bir Billing, nestled in the foothills of the Dhauladhar range, remains safe and unaffected by floods. The nearby streams like Binwa and Nugal are flowing normally in accordance with the monsoon season.

• No destruction reported
• No construction on riverfronts ensures safety
• All local roads are open

🚦 Safety Guidelines

• 🚫 Avoid driving at night.
• ⚠️ Stay away from rivers and streams.
• 🚿 Avoid visiting waterfalls during monsoon.
• 🚗 Recommended routes: Hamirpur or Kangra.

✅ Safe Places to Visit Nearby

• Bir Billing.
• Palampur.
• Dharamshala / Mcleodganj.
• Kangra.
• Jwalaji.

🛣 Road & Travel Update

All routes to Bir Billing are open:

• Via Mandi – Open (⚠️ 4-lane work for 17 km, expect delays).
• Via Kangra – Open.
• Via Hamirpur – Open.

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🚌 Bus Services

Volvo buses from Delhi are operational via Hamirpur, Bangana, Jawalaji, Dehra, and Kangra.
 

🚆 Train Services

• ❌ Pathankot to Jogindernagar train – Not operational during monsoon.
• ✅ Amb Andora Station – Operational (130 km from Bir). – Visit for train to Bir (Amb Andora)
• ✅ Pathankot Station – Operational (140 km from Bir).

🥾 Trekking Updates

Most treks are closed during monsoon as per Himachal Tourism directives.

• ✅ Triund Trek – Open with permission need guide along.
• ✅ Kareri Trek – Open with permission need guide along.
• ❌ Bara Bhangal – Closed
• ❌ Indrahara Pass – Closed
• ❌ Minkayani Jot – Closed
• ❌ Waterfall Trek (Bir) – Closed
• ✅ Hot Water Tatwani Trek – Open – along guide.
• ✅ Hanuman Garh – Open – along guide.

🏕 Activities in Bir Billing

• ❌ Paragliding – Closed till 16th September
• ❌ Waterfall Trek – Closed till monsoon end
• ✅ Cycling – Available
• ✅ Monasteries – Open
• ✅ Baijnath Shiva Temple – Open
• 🛍 Tibetan Market – Few shops open
• ☕ Cafés – Few open, some closed
• ❌ Forest Treks – Closed (leeches in monsoon)

🏡 Camp Oak View – Stay Options