Bir BillingTravel Guide

Soar off one of the world's best paragliding sites, launching from the Billing plateau and landing in the green valley below Bir.

A grand Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Bir with vibrant murals, a towering golden Buddha statue, and resident monks.

A center for the study of classical Indian wisdom traditions set in a peaceful campus, open to visitors for its library and gardens.

Wander past prayer wheels, monasteries, and Tibetan handicraft shops in the settlement that gives Bir its distinct Himalayan-refugee character.

A colourful working monastery with a large stupa and prayer hall, often alive with chanting monks and butter-lamp offerings.

Hike up through pine and rhododendron forest to the high-altitude meadows where paragliders take off, with sweeping Dhauladhar views.

Stroll through neat rows of tea bushes on the slopes around Bir, with views over the Kangra valley.

Relax at the small, laid-back cafes around the landing site serving pizzas, pancakes, and Tibetan momos to a mix of travellers and pilots.

A rocky outcrop above Bir offering quiet panoramic views over the valley, popular with photographers at sunrise and sunset.

Visit one of the oldest Shiva temples in Himachal, an intricately carved 13th-century stone shrine a short drive from Bir.