Bir-Billing Paragliding Adventure — 4 Days / 3 Nights
Bir

Bir-Billing Paragliding Adventure — 4 Days / 3 Nights

Tandem flight, Billing trek, monasteries, and Kangra Valley

schedule 4 Days / 3 Nights signal_cellular_alt moderate explore group

Overview

Bir sits in Kangra valley; Billing is the launch ridge above it. The package includes one tandem flight with a licensed pilot, if the wind allows.

  • Mornings in September–November and March–May are the usual flying windows. We do not promise a flight on a fixed clock time.
  • Reach Bir by road from Dharamshala or Chandigarh. A Volvo add-on from Delhi can be arranged.

Indicative trip costs (2025–26)

The package sale price is the land cost (stay + meals as listed + local transport). Flights, trains, and some activities are extra. Land package includes tandem flight. Long-distance travel to Bir is extra.

Hotel and stay

Typical price for one room for one night. The package uses the row marked “Used in this package”.

Hostel / dorm₹400–1,200

Bir bazaar backpacker scene

Homestay / guesthouse Used in this package₹1,200–2,800

Family-run, often MAP available

Mid-range cottage / boutique₹3,000–6,000

Glass houses and glamping ₹2,500–5,500

Luxury resort₹6,500–12,000+

Weekend peaks higher

Getting there

Flights, trains, and long-distance buses are extra — they are not in the package price.

Flight Delhi–Dharamshala (DHM) one way₹4,000–9,000

~1.5 hr; then 2–3 hr road to Bir

Volvo / AC bus Delhi–Dharamshala (one way)₹1,200–2,200

Overnight; then local taxi to Bir

Cab Chandigarh–Bir (one way)₹4,000–6,000

Sedan; ~4–5 hr

Cab Dharamshala–Bir (one way)₹2,000–3,000

Shared taxi cheaper ~₹400–700 pp

Local cabs and extras

Cabs, tolls, and activities on the ground. “Included” means it is already in the package price.

Tandem paragliding (short 15–20 min)₹2,500–3,500

Included once in this package

Long thermal flight 40–60 min₹4,500–6,500

Upgrade extra

GoPro / photo add-on₹500–1,000

Pay at launch

Local taxi Bir–Billing₹800–1,500

Or trek 4–5 hr return

These are TourMe planning ranges, not a scraped competitor tariff. We refresh them from public fare calendars and typical hotel bands. Your invoice will use live quotes. Peak weeks can run 15–25% higher. Land price includes one tandem flight when weather allows. Delhi or Chandigarh travel is extra.

Read our destination guide for places, weather, and travel tips.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Bir

Road from Dharamshala/Chandigarh. Check in. Evening explore Bir village cafes.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Billing trek & paragliding

Morning trek or drive to Billing. Safety briefing and tandem paragliding session (15–30 min flight).

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Monasteries & Baijnath

Chokling monastery, Palpung Sherabling (time permitting), Baijnath temple.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Departure

Breakfast. Optional tea factory visit. Transfer to Dharamshala/Chandigarh.

Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

  • check_circleAccommodation on twin sharing as per itinerary
  • check_circleDaily breakfast and dinner (MAP) unless noted
  • check_circlePrivate vehicle for sightseeing and transfers
  • check_circleDriver allowances, tolls, and parking
  • check_circleTourMe ground support and itinerary coordination
  • check_circleOne tandem paragliding flight (weather-dependent)

Not Included

  • cancelFlights, trains, or buses to the start city
  • cancelLunch unless explicitly included
  • cancelPersonal expenses, tips, and travel insurance
  • cancelMonument entry fees and activity tickets unless noted
  • cancelGST 5% (payable on invoice where applicable)
  • cancelParagliding rescheduling due to weather (no charge reattempt next morning if staying)

Frequently Asked Questions

What if weather cancels flying? expand_more

We reschedule to the next suitable morning or offer a Billing viewpoint trek credit.

Do I need experience? expand_more

No — tandem flights are with licensed pilots; minimum age/weight limits apply.