About us & Gallery
Our Team
Varun Sharma
Product Development and OperationsHaving pursued his masters degree in travel and tourism from one of the premiere business school in India. Varun worked in many tourism companies to get the hand on experience of the industry and carved out many niche travel sites in the Himalayan region. Apart from being a post graduate in Tourism, he also went through the basic mountaineering and adventure course from Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali. He hails from Palampur in Himachal Pradesh and has impeccable knowledge of the Himalayan terrain. He also loves photography and motor biking. In order to find out niche and unvisited attractions in the Himalayan region, he set out in the Himalayas and designed tailor-made itineraries for exciting tours having trekking, mountain biking, motor biking and many more. Varun wishes to settle in trible village where by means of tourism activities he could help the local people for becoming self sustainable. He helps us in product development and operations. .
Atul Manhas
Operations and Team HandlingAtul has built his career in sales and marketing before he decided to pursue his childhood dream of travel to mountains which he used to see every morning when he woke up at home in Himachal. He is always enthusiastic to talk with people and make friends. Travel with him is always a different experience with plenty of extra walk and a lot of photography. He always love being in the midst of the Himalayas keeping busy himself in the outdoor activities. Atul also has an MBA degree from Bangalore in Marketing. At present, he is wandering in the mountains and exploring the more interesting places in Himachal.
Rahul Thankur
Operation and Team HandingRahul is our rock star at Bir Billing. Rahul is a gem for the Travel Bir Billing team and assists with every aspect of our operations related to Bir Billing. Before Joining our team, Rahul had vast experience of 5 years in the Hospitality industry. Rahul's core area is guest handling, operations, and adventure activities. He is the best person for any hands-on information in the Bir Billing area. He is an enthusiastic person who loves biking, solo paragliding, and trekking. Rahul traveled the north part of Himachal on his bike. Rahul resides in Bir and helps us with ground handling from Paragliding, Trekking, Stay, Transportation, and all operations of our Packages. Rahul is your Host, if you choose Camp Oak View (Cottages and Machaan Tents) for your stay in Bir Billing. He is the best host we can say. You find his name in every review guests do for Camp Oak View. Guests' satisfaction is his motto and helping guests to visit any place in Bir Billing, If not plan anything and just book a stay at Camp Oak View. Rahul takes further and guides for every single thing for Bir Billing and around. Rahul is also a solo pilot and flies in the sky during his free time to explore mountains.
Manjeet Sherewat
Marketing and Guests HandlingManjeet Sahrawat is an Ex-Faculty member of National Institute of Watersports. He used to train the students in the field of adventure tourism and marketing. Apart from Post Graduate Diploma in management, he also holds diploma in digital marketing and hold good knowledge in Social Media and Google products. He has the responsibility to spread the company’s niche tourism products to the masses from online media. At present, he manages the PR and digital marketing section. Products to the masses from online media. At present, he manages the PR and digital marketing section.
Arvind Paul
Chief Flying InstructorArvind Paul is our chief Flying Instructor. Hailing from the lush precincts of Bir, not only does he talk to the wind himself, he’ll make you do it too. Literally, we mean. One of the most experienced instructors and top pilots of India, Arvind started his flying career in 2001, gradually translating his childhood dream into reality in the mighty folds of the Dhauladhars, despite the misgivings of his family and friends because of the extreme risks involved. Arvind’s achievements include a Third place finish among Indian nationals in the Paragliding World Championships in 2015 and 2013, where he has been a regular participant since 2006. He stood First in the Himalayan Open Paragliding Championship 2010. Arvind’s jolly nature and flying abilities has made him extremely popular with the birds in the region (no, we’re not kidding!). www.TraveBirBilling.com is delighted to have Arvind on board with us.
Bir Billing, Teh Bajnath, Distt Kangra, Himachal Pradesh - 176077
Glass House Cottage, Bir
Glass House Cottage - for Family stay
Machaan Tents in Bir Billing for Luxury stay
Wooden Machaan Cottage - Best for Family and couples
Wooden Machaan Cottage - For Family and friends
Oak Cottage Bir - Family cottage (max 10 guests)
Paragliding in Bir Billing
Bra Bhangal trek (Bada Bhangal ) - 12 Days Trek
Things to do and places to visit in Bir Billing
Best Things to do in Bir Billing
Raj Gundha Village Trek
Hanuman Garh Trek
Snow Trek Bir Billing - Mid Dec to Mid March
Candle Light Dinner
Snowfall in Bir Billing
Kareri Laake Trek
Bir to Billing Trek
Billing Camping
“Most frequent queries about Bir Billing and Paragliding”
Question – Best Route to reach Bir Billing.
Answer – Drive route – Delhi to Chandigarh to Kiratpur to Bilaspur to Mandi to Jogindernagar to Bir.
Distance by road drive.
Delhi to Bir Billing is 460 km and takes 9 hrs 45 mins.
Chandigarh to Bir Billing is 230 km and takes 5 hrs 45 min.
Manali to Bir Billing is 160 km and takes 5 hrs.
Shimla to Bir Billing is 196 km and takes 6 hrs and 30 mins.
Dalhousie to Bir Billing is 175 km and takes 5 hrs 30 mins.
Dharamshala to Bir Billing is 70 km and takes 2-3 hrs.
Question – Best Time to visit Bir Billing.
Answer – Best Time to visit Bir Billing is October to 5 Jan for good weather for Paragliding and camping and trekking.
January to Mid March its snow fall in Bir Billing valley, weather is bit cold as snow in region. Paragliding is open during this period and you can paragliding over snow covered mountain range of Himalayas. Roads are also open as no snow till Bir, snowfall happen beyond Billing only.
Snow trek can be done to Hanuman garh, but Raj gundha is not suggested as heavy snowfall.
Question – Best Things to do in Bir Billing.
Answer – Waterfall Trek – 7 km dribe and 45 min trek.
Mukut Nath Temple, Sansal (Hump at Kedarnath and Mukut at Mukutnath) – 8 km drive.
9th Century old Shiva Temple at Baijnath – 12 km drive.
Botanical Garden, Jogindernagar – 12 km drive.
Mahakaal Temple – 20 km drive.
Tasi Jong Monastery – 15 km drive.
Andreta potery workshops – 18 km drive.
Tea Tours of Tea Garden at Wah – 28 km drive.
Palampur – 30 km drive.
Barot Valley – 50 km drive.
