Things to Do in Bir Billing: A Complete Guide

Bir Billing, in Himachal's Kangra district, has built its reputation almost entirely around one thing — it's widely regarded as one of the best paragliding sites in the world — but the twin villages of Bir and Billing offer a fair bit beyond that for travellers who aren't flying.

Paragliding Billing serves as the launch site, with pilots flying down to landing grounds near Bir village — tandem flights with a certified pilot are available for first-timers, and the site's reliable thermals and long flight times are exactly why it draws international paragliding pilots, not just tourists.

The Tibetan colony and monasteries Bir has a significant Tibetan settlement, with several monasteries including the Chokling Monastery — worth a visit for the architecture and atmosphere even if paragliding isn't on your list, and a good introduction to Himachal's Tibetan-refugee community more broadly.

Tea gardens The Kangra region's tea gardens around Bir add a genuinely different, calmer landscape from the area's mountain views — a good half-day of walking and photography away from the paragliding crowds.

Nearby monastery and meditation centres Beyond Bir itself, the area has a number of meditation and retreat centres reflecting its established draw for both Tibetan Buddhist practice and general wellness-focused travel.

Best time to visit March–June and September–November offer the most reliable paragliding conditions and comfortable weather generally; winter can ground flights depending on conditions, so confirm before planning a winter trip specifically for paragliding.

Planning your trip Bir Billing isn't currently one of our fixed packages, but it pairs naturally with our McLeodganj & Triund itinerary given their shared Kangra-valley location — get in touch if you'd like Bir Billing added to a custom Himachal circuit.