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Overview
Paragliding in Bir Billing (Bir, Palampur Paragliding)
INR 3000/- INR 2500/- Per Person
Activity:
Paragliding in Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh.
Duration :
15 to 20 min air time and Paragliding session takes 2 to 3 hours to complete.
Video:
Video of Paragliding provided after Paragliding (complimentary no extra charges).
Transportation -:-
Transportation from Bir to Billing which is 18 km drive, included in Package.
Operation Period :-
Paragliding open throughout the year in Bir Billing except monsoon (15 July to 15 Sept paragliding is closed)
Best time to visit:–
For long flight for 1 hour or 2 hours or 3 hours in air – visit from October till mid April. Rest time you have session open from 15 min to 60 mins
Pilots:
Experienced and licensed pilots for Paragliding.
Age Limit for Paragliding:
Minimum age for Paragliding is 12 years and maximum age is 65 years.
Weight Limit for Paragliding:-
30 kg is minimum weight limit and Maximum is 90 kg. If weight is more than 90 kg and till 110 kg, pilot charge INR 500/- extra and carry bigger glider. But still it depend upon wind condition and fitness of that person. Safety is our prime concern, so we fly, if it seems safe.
Snowfall in Bir Billing:
You see snow at Paragliding take off point only and during the period of January and February, subject to Snowfall in Bir Billing valley.
Climate:
Cold in winders (days are sunny (pleasant) as no fog in mountains) and pleasant in summers, do carry at least a jacket in summers as well. Bir Billing weather changes rapidly as its located in mountains.
Difficulty level:
Paragliding is easy to do. Adventure is always all about to conquer you fear. Be brave you can do it. Bir Billing is best Paragliding destination in world due to its geographic conditions which is favorable for Paragliding activity.
Take off point altitude :
Billing is 2400 meters from sea level.
Landing point altitude :
Chougan of Bir is 1300 meters from sea level.
Paragliding Activity Inclusions:
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- Safety briefing and flight with Experienced Pilot.
- 15- 20minutes tandem paragliding flight.
- Transportation to Take off point which is 18 km drive.
- Pic-up from hotel if located nearby in Bir area.
- Gopro Videography of Paragliding is included.
- Safety equipment’s.
Paragliding Activity Exclusions:
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- Paragliding weight limit is 30-90 kg, if weight is between 90-110 kg the paragliding team charge INR 500/- extra and also decide it at the time of paragliding, depending upon fitness of person.
- Travel insurance covering medical evacuation, hospitalization, baggage insurance and trip cancellation.
- Any Expenses caused by disturbance in trip program due to circumstances like weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
- Any Meals, stay not included.
- Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents or loss of goods.
- Any Expenses due to disturbance in trip program caused by circumstances like weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
F.A.Q
What is age limit for paragliding
Minimum age for Paragliding is 12 Years and maximum till 65 years as per fitness of person. If age is more than 65 than, pilots may allowed to do paragliding as per fitness of that person.
How to Reach Bir Billing?
There are various options to reach Bir Billing
By BUS -- There are direct overnight Volvo buses from Delhi to Bir.
BY AIR --- Nearest airport is Dharamshala which is 70 km from Bir.
BY ROAD --- One can drive till Bir. It takes 5- 6 hrs to reach Bir from Chandigarh.
By TRAIN -- AMB INDORA railways station (130 km away) where there is Vande Bharat train from Delhi. Vade Bharat Train from Delhi start at 0550 hrs and Reach Amb Indora railway station at 1105 hrs. Option to prebook taxi from Amb to Bir OR You can direct Bus to Palampur at 1130 hrs.(ONLINE Bus BOOKING Click here)
Reach Palampur at 1400 hrs. Palampur is 30 km away and many buses to Baijnath and then to Bir.
By TRAIN -- Pathankot Railway station (140 km away) where there is Vande Bharat train from Delhi Vade Bharat Train from Delhi start at 0600 hrs and Reach Pathankot at 1110 hrs.You can prebook Taxi aur take buses as route (Pathankot to Kangra to Nagrota Bagwan to Palampur to Bir).
Best Season to to Paragliding in Bir Billing?
Every Season is the reason to visit Bir Billing for Paragliding except monsoon
Paragliding is closed in Bir Billing during monsoom from Mid July to mid September. October to Mid December and mid Jan to Mid March is very good for long flights of 45 min to 3 hrs. October to June 15 to 20 mins, 20 to 30 min and 30 to 45 min session open.
Best Places for Stay in Bir Billing ?
Camp Oak View is best place for stay in Bir Billing having Machaan Tents, Wooden Machaan Cottages, Glass house Cottage and Family cottages.
What Other Places to see Near Bir Billing ?
- Rajgundha Village - by trek in winters and drivable in summers.
- Barot Valley 50 km 2 hrs journey.
- Palampur - Sourabh Ban Bihar, Tea Garden for tea tasting and Tour, Andreat Art gallery, Pottery at Andretta.
- Baijnath Shiva Temple, Mahakal Temple, Mukutnath Temple and Palmpug Sherabling Monastery.
- Tatwani Hot water Spring..
Distances to Nearby Tourist Destination from bir?
- Manali is 170 km from Bir Billing takes 5 to 6 hrs.
- Dharamshala /Macleodganj is 70 km tahes 2 to 3 hrs to reach.
- Palampur is 30 km takes 1 hr to reach.
- Chandigarh is 220 km takes 5 to 6 hrs from Bir Billing.
- Dalhousie is 175 km takes 5 to 6 hrs to reach.
How much time required for Paragliding?
Paragliding activity takes 2 to 3 hrs to complete. Tourists has to reach Bir Paragliding Landing site for registration. Paragliding need to pre-book , So reach at given location. Paragliding take you to Paragliding take off point which is 18 km drive. Later Paragliding which is 20 mins airtime. Land at Bir and departure.
How to Reach Bir Billing?
By Bus - Overnight volvo buses from Delhi every day- Buses can be booked from redbus.com - Fare vary from 1200 to 1800 per side. Buses start in evening from Delhi 6 pm to 9 pm and reach Bir Tibetan colony bus stop from 6 am to 9 am.
By Train - Vande Bharat train from Delhi morning 5 am and reach Amb Indora station at 11 am. Bir is 135 km from there - Direct Bus to Palampur from there, you can prebook this bus from Himachal Tourism website. reach Palampur 2 pm, you get bus to Baijnath or Bir rom there which is just 30 km from Palampur.
