Bir Billing

Bir is a village located in the west of Joginder Nagar Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Mostly referred as “Paragliding Capital of India”, Bir is also a noted centre for ecotourism, spiritual studies and meditation. Bir is also home to a Tibetan refugee settlement with several Buddhist monasteries and a large stupa. While Billing is the takeoff site for paragliding and Bir village is for landing; collectively it is known “Bir Billing”.

Bir-Billing is a Paragliding destination in the heart of Himalaya’s near famous tourist destination Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. This was “First Paragliding World Cup of India.” This event happened in the month of October, 2015.”
During world cup 150 top ranked paragliding pilots of all over the world participating along with 500 free flying pilots. This was a great opportunity for many local paragliding pilots to show their skills to world.

Bir Billing provides the option of Paragliding, Trekking to Himachali tribal villages, Mountain Biking, Angling and Camping.

Macleodganj and Dharamshala is 70 km from Bir. Billing is situated north of Bir at the distance of 14 km and gateway to the Thamsar Pass trek. Trek lead to most tribal region “Bada Bhangal” of Himachal Pradesh. Bir is mainly a Buddhist town and houses a monastery and a Tibetan handicraft center.

Camp Oak View offer Camping in Fixed Tents, Machaan Tent and Luxury Machaan Tents in Bir and Billing valley of Himachal. Machaan Tents designed especially for Royal feel in Tent provided balcony to enjoy nature around the Campsite. One can drive till Camp. Camping offer delicious food option and Bonfire in evening feel you heavenly.

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