Bir Billing Adventure (ex-Delhi)

This adventure-packed trip to Bir Billing combines a short trek from Bir to Billing with an exciting session of paragliding at Billing. The trek from Bir to Billing takes you uphill through pleasant meadows and pine woods with scenic views of the Kangra hills in sight.

Your paragliding adventure will strap you in for an exciting flight from Billing to Bir with birds-eye views of the entire valley below you and the Dhauladhar mountains on the horizon. At night, you'll stay in cozy alpine tents pitched to give you the perfect view of the star-studded night sky. Before the trip comes to an end, you'll also take a tour of the monasteries at Bir and explore the local markets, cafes and attractions.

Destination

Bir is a small town at the foothills of the mighty Dhauladhar range of mountains in Himachal Pradesh. Home to a large population of Tibetan refugees, the town has developed a unique culture of spiritual study and meditation centred around Buddhism. A short distance from Bir is the town of Billing, located atop the foothills with scenic forests all around. The combined area of Bir Billing is popular among paragliders due to favourable wind conditions and breathtaking views of the upper Dhauladhar mountains. With international competitions bringing in travellers from all around the world, Bir Billing is often called the paragliding capital of India.

Destination highlights

Go on a short and easy trek from Bir to Billing. | Participate in an exciting paragliding session at Billing. | Stay in alpine tents pitched under the stars. | Get scenic views of snow-capped peaks in the Dhauladhar range.

Trek

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Vidhan Sabha Metro Station in Delhi at 18:30 hrs.

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Delhi by 08:00 hrs

Tempo Traveller or similar

Bir

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18:30

10:00

Arrive at the pick-up point in Delhi by 18:30 hrs and board a private bus. The 11-hr overnight journey will take you from Delhi to Bir through open farmlands and dense woods. Overnight in transit.

Overnight in transit.

Food

No meals are provided today

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Day 1 Milestone

Delhi

Delhi

18:30 PM

After arriving at Bir, you'll feast on some breakfast and then spend a while exploring around the local village. You could go on a tour of its two monasteries: the Chokling Monastery and the Palpung Sherabling Monastery. You can also visit the local marketplace and stop by a local restaurant to taste the Tibetan cuisine. Soon, you'll begin trekking towards Billing and trace an uphill path through pleasant meadows and pine woods to reach Billing. Here, a hot dinner around a crackling bonfire awaits you. Overnight in tents at Billing.

Overnight in tents at Billing.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 2 Milestone

Bir

Billing

07:00 AM

Wake up early in the morning and proceed to the take-off point at Billing for an exciting session of tandem paragliding. After a morning flight over the mountains, you'll land at Bir, where you'll spend the afternoon exploring the town's narrow streets and markets. In the evening, you'll board a private bus and settle in for the overnight journey to Delhi. Overnight in transit.

Overnight in transit.

Food

Breakfast

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Day 3 Milestone

Billing

Bir

07:00 AM

Your bus will arrive in Delhi by early morning. Your Bir Billing adventure ends here.

Your trip ends by early morning.

Food

No meals are provided today

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Day 4 Milestone

Delhi

Delhi

07:00 AM

Includes / Excludes

Includes

  • Travel arrangements between Delhi and Bir in a Tempo Traveller or similar vehicle
  • Accommodation for 1 night in tents on triple-sharing basis
  • In tent amenities include: mattress, pillows etc.
  • 3 meals – 2 Meals (Day 2) + 1 Meal (Day 3) 1
  • One paragliding session from Billing to Bir
  • All equipment required for paragliding: safety harness, glider, helmet etc.
  • Services of experienced tour leader, paragliding pilot and support staff
  • All applicable taxes

Excludes

  • Travel arrangements between your home city and Delhi
  • Any meals not mentioned in inclusions (lunch, throughout the trip)
  • Upgrade accommodation to double sharing tents (arranged at a total trip cost of INR 7,199 per person)
  • Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.
  • Personal expenses such as gratuity tips to staff, extra meals, beverages etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

What to Wear

What to Wear

  • A sun cap and a woolen cap
  • UV protected sunglasses
  • One cotton long sleeves and 2 short sleeve t-shirt
  • 1 fleece jacket
  • 1 heavy Thick jacket/down jacket
  • 1 pair of gloves
  • At least 2 long pants (trek pants and cargo pants are favourable)
  • 4 sets of undergarments
  • 2 pair of socks
  • A rain jacket or a poncho
  • Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip
  • Flip flops/sandals

What not to Wear

  • Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
  • Restrictive clothing
  • Flip-flops

Equipment / Gear

We Provide

  • Tempo Traveller or similar vehicle for transport between Delhi and Bir
  • All equipment required for paragliding: safety harness, glider, helmet etc.
  • All equipment required for camping: tents, mattress

You need to get

  • A rucksack bag and a day pack
  • 3-litre water bladder or water bottle
  • Toothpaste and toothbrush
  • small towel
  • Paper soap
  • Sanitizer
  • Sunscreen minimum of spf 40
  • Lip balm
  • Cold creams
  • Body spray
  • LED torch light
  • Govt identity card
  • Personal medications

Medical Kit

  • Please carry specific personal or prescribed medication, personal first-aid kit for this trip.
  • One strip of Diamox
  • Glucose powder
  • Medicines for headaches, diarrhoea, motion and altitude sickness
  • Detol
  • Bandages
  • Cotton

Cancellation policy

For cancellations made more than 30 days before the departure date of the Bir Billing adventure: 50% refund.

For cancellations made between 15-30 days before the departure date of the Bir Billing adventure: 25% refund.

For cancellations made less than 15 days before the departure date of the Bir Billing adventure: no refund.

In case of no show: no refund.

For cancellations of the paragliding activity due to unforeseen circumstances the operator will try to provide a feasable alternative, however no refund will be provided. 

All refunds are processed after deducting a transaction fee of INR 200 per person. This fee is charged by The Great Next.

Rules on trip

Travellers who wish to go paragliding at Bir Billing are required to weigh between 45-95 kgs.

Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.

Travellers are required to follow instructions of the tour guide during the Bir Billing adventure.

Consumption of alcohol, drugs and tobacco products like cigarettes is prohibited during the trip.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

Please note that paragliding is a wind-dependant activity, the itinerary of which may be cancelled or changed depending on factors such as the weather and wind conditions.

Tardiness in arriving at the pick-up point may lead to missing the trip, without any refund. Please ensure punctuality in reporting to the pick-up point on the date of your departure.

The tour operator reserves the right to change or cancel the itinerary of this Bir Billing adventure due to bad weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances to ensure maximum safety of travellers and staff. Travellers are required to bear any additional costs arising due to such a change in itinerary.

The tour operator takes utmost care to ensure safety of the travellers and shall not be held responsible for any mishap or accident during the Bir Billing adventure.

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