Bir Billing Tour Packages

Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh is a small village that you must visit to explore its monasteries, tea gardens, trekking trails, and delicious food. Known for its rich Tibetan culture, this village in the Joginder Nagar Valley is the place to be if you want to escape the busy city life, and you can do just that with Holidify’s assortment of amazing Bir tour packages!

Bir is primarily known for paragliding, and it’s no surprise that it is deemed the “Paragliding Capital of India.” Here you can find numerous opportunities to engage in this thrilling activity. The take-off site is called Billing, and the landing site is Bir, and the overall altitude change is around 800m. The Bir Landing Site is the official landing location and offers excellent views of the surrounding meadows and hills. The paragliding pre-world cup is also organised here in October.

As the region comprising the Bir Tibetan Colony, it has several monasteries to learn about Buddhism like the Chokling Monastery, Tashi Jong Monastery and Palpung Sherabling Monastery. The Baijnath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is also a popular tourist attraction. For a picturesque location, head over to the Bangoru or Gunehar Waterfall, where you can set up a picnic.

Get an insight into the region’s culture with Bir holiday packages that include trips to institutes such as the Dharmalaya Institute, Deer Park Institute that organises yoga, mindfulness, philosophy etc., and Himalayan Film School, one of India’s most prestigious establishments. Of course, if you like yoga, you can always make your way over to the AryaMarga Yoga Institute.

A trip to Bir is incomplete without partaking in adventure sports like hiking, trekking, hand gliding, biking and camping or tasting yummy Tibetan food at cafes like Garden Cafe and Nyingma Kitchen. And don’t forget to visit Bir Market to shop for Tibetan souvenirs! March to May and late September to November are best for travelling to Bir since the weather suits sightseeing.

The best Bir tour packages assure you of an unforgettable trip by including nearby destinations such as Dharamshala and Palampur that are just about an hour away. Dharamshala, the abode of the Dalai Lama, is known for the Namgyal Monastery, Gyuto Monastery, and the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives. Furthermore, add Dal Lake, Bhagsu Falls and Triund to your itinerary.

Palampur is a scenic town home to lush green tea plantations, the beautiful Saurabh Van Vihar, Norbulingka Institute, and offers the possibility of riding a toy train! Holidify’s Bir tour packages are fully customisable and affordable, making them ideal for a small getaway with friends or family. (Read More)