{"id":52557,"date":"2022-04-25T07:48:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T07:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=52557"},"modified":"2022-04-29T12:36:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T12:36:04","slug":"ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to Exploring Bir Billing for 1 Night, 2 Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Bir-Billing is a doubleton destination, one incomplete without the other. The rural setting, adventure activities, spiritual aura and Tibetan vibes call people from across nations to this holy cum audacious land. Welcome to the melting pot of cultures and the &#8220;Paragliding Capital of India&#8221;, where you can amalgamate peaceful days with blessings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pinned down in the Joginder Nagar Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India, the villages swank lush tea gardens, colourful fluttering flags, roaring waterfalls, and calming monasteries. Besides, Bir-Billing draws thrillers in the air by proclaiming itself as Asia&#8217;s highest and world&#8217;s second-highest paragliding destination.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here we have set everything for you in this Bir Billing guide. Have a look:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa1ae2f88d9e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa1ae2f88d9e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#About_Bir_Billing\" >About Bir Billing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Brief_2_Day_Itinerary_for_Bir_Billing_Guide\" >Brief 2 Day Itinerary for Bir Billing Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Day_1\" >Day 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Day_2\" >Day 2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Places_to_Visit_In_Bir_Billing\" >Places to Visit In Bir Billing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Tibetan_Colony\" >Tibetan Colony<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Palpung_Sherabling_Monastery\" >Palpung Sherabling Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Bir_Tea_Factory\" >Bir Tea Factory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Drukpa_Kagyu_Monastery\" >Drukpa Kagyu Monastery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Adventure_Sports_Bir_Billing\" >Adventure Sports Bir Billing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#How_To_Reach_Bir_Billing\" >How To Reach Bir Billing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#By_Air\" >By Air<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#By_Road\" >By Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#By_Railway\" >By Railway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Budget_for_Bir_Billing_per_day_per_person_basis\" >Budget for Bir Billing (per day per person basis)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#What_To_Eat_in_Bir_Billing\" >What To Eat in Bir Billing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Shopping_in_Bir_Billing\" >Shopping in Bir Billing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Places_of_Stay_in_Bir_Billing\" >Places of Stay in Bir Billing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#HostelsAffordable_Homestays\" >Hostels\/Affordable Homestays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Hotels_for_Stay\" >Hotels for Stay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Luxury_Resorts_for_stay\" >Luxury Resorts for stay\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#How_Long_Should_A_Trip_Be_for_Bir_Billing\" >How Long Should A Trip Be for Bir Billing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-bir-billing-for-1-night-2-days\/#Additional_Information_about_Bir_Billing\" >Additional Information about Bir Billing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Bir_Billing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>About <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Bir Billing<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bir and Billing are two different places in the same valley. From a paragliding perspective, the take-off site is in Billing, above 2400 m above sea level. It glides down 14 km to the landing site, i.e., Chowgan, the southern edge of Bir, which is 1525 m above sea level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local accounts indicate that the first permanent settlements in Bir were established by immigrants from Bengal around 1600 C.E. These families settled in the foothills of Bir proper or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;Upper Bir&#8217;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1966, Neten Chokling, the third lama of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, settled in Bir with his family and entourage. Initially, he purchased land with financial aid, which was finally distributed to the Tibetan families. During the same time, a lot of monasteries were built.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bir&#8217;s ecotourism, spiritual studies, and meditation centres draw many visitors throughout the year. Tourists usually stay in the Tibetan Colony, which is one of the major attractions of Bir.\u00a0<\/span><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4463691772770264\" data-ad-slot=\"4804394723\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\"><\/ins><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_2_Day_Itinerary_for_Bir_Billing_Guide\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Brief 2 Day Itinerary for <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Bir Billing Guide<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 1<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach Bir in the morning, have breakfast and freshen up;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trek to Billing Paragliding take-off point. The trek is approximately 16 km and will take 5 hours;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy a 15 to 30 min paragliding session to the Bir landing site;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land at Bir<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 2<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore Bir: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tibetan Monasteries, Tea Factory, cafes, Tibetan colony area. Cycles are available for rent.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_Visit_In_Bir_Billing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Places to Visit In<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Bir Billing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tibetan_Colony\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Tibetan Colony<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.global-gallivanting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/1050406-01.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"13 Photos that will inspire you to visit the Tibetan Monasteries of Bir Billing, India - Global Gallivanting Travel Blog\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9: Global Gallivanting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Established in the 1960s, this colony is a Tibetan refugee settlement in Chowgan near Bir. The colony houses several Tibetan monasteries (representing the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Sakya traditions), a Tibetan handicraft centre, Astronomical Institute, shops, and cafes. One can also find handicrafts that are sold at reasonable prices.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Deer Park Institute<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deerpark.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DP5-1024x623-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9: Deerpark.in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Named after in remembrance of Buddha&#8217;s first teaching at the historical Mriga Dava (Deer Park) in Sarnath, it is a centre for studying <i>classical Indian wisdom traditions<\/i>. Thousands of students register their presence every year for courses on Philosophy, meditation, art, ritual, classical languages, Yoga, etc., ranging from two days to a month. One can enrol for these courses <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/deerpark.in\/program-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"color: #008000;\">Chokling Monastery<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.global-gallivanting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/1050205-01.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Choukling monastery in Bir \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9: Global gallivanting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a small glimpse of Tibet in India, visit Chokling Monastery situated in Tibetan Colony. The entrance is decorated with sculptures and painted stones with scores of Tibetan monks&#8217; life stories. Moreover, there is a retreat centre inside the monastery to spend some lull moments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palpung_Sherabling_Monastery\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Palpung Sherabling Monastery<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.global-gallivanting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_20160614_182715.jpg?resize=1024%2C769&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"The modern Palpung Sherabling Monastery situated in the forests out side of Bir\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9: Global Gallivanting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palpung means &#8220;glorious union of study and practice&#8221;. A quiet walk through the pine forest will bring you to the Sherabling Monastery. The monastery has shrine halls, a school, library, museum, exhibition hall, and a dispensary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bir_Tea_Factory\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Bir Tea Factory<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1621820400783-62c557fdd8e1?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000&amp;q=80\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9: Unsplash\/Souriish Ravindran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As playful tea leaves sprout on the slopes of Bir, women wearing baskets and vibrant shawls flock to pluck their livelihood. Alongside, they sing songs, the voices of which make their way to the nearby tea factory, which then dissolve and are packed to us. Tourists are allowed to roam inside and learn about the plantation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drukpa_Kagyu_Monastery\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Drukpa Kagyu Monastery<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This monastery resonates with the Tibetan culture and teachings of the Tibetan heritage. It has a lot of inscriptions and stone sculptors that document various sects and sub-sects of Tibetan culture. One can even meditate inside the premises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adventure_Sports_Bir_Billing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Adventure Sports<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Bir Billing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paragliding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trekking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camping\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel by toy train\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain biking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Reach_Bir_Billing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>How To Reach<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Bir Billing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no direct flight or rail connectivity to Bir. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Air\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>By Air<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no direct flight to Bir. Kangra airport in Dharamshala is the nearest airport, 67.6 km away from Bir, but the flight connectivity is limited here. Although, the Dharamshala airport is connected to Delhi and Kullu. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other airports close to Bir are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandigarh &#8211; 290 km<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amritsar airport &#8211; 260 km<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Delhi &#8211; 520 km<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Road\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>By Road<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to reach Bir is by taking an overnight bus from a major city to Bir. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Railway\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #008000;\"><strong>By Railway<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ahju railway station is the nearest railway station, only 3 km away from Bir.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pathankot railway station is connected to the country&#8217;s major cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_for_Bir_Billing_per_day_per_person_basis\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Budget for<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Bir Billing <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>(per day per person basis)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-20 minutes of paragliding will cost INR 3000. Other expenses include food, travel and entrance tickets. You can keep an additional budget of <strong>INR 1000 per day.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Eat_in_Bir_Billing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>What To Eat in<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Bir Billing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delicacies of Bir are a unique combination of Himachali and Tibetan cuisine. You can try <strong>Dhaam<\/strong>, <strong>Siddu<\/strong>, <strong>Aktori<\/strong>, and <strong>Mittha<\/strong>, including Tibetan dishes like <strong>Tsampa<\/strong>, <strong>Thukpa<\/strong>, <strong>Tibetan momo<\/strong>, <strong>Balep Korkun<\/strong>, and <strong>Chang<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping_in_Bir_Billing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Shopping in<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Bir Billing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopping in Bir can give you a unique experience since it is laden with a combined market according to the needs and availability of resources for Indians and Tibetans. You can shop handicrafts, dry items, clothes etc., from <strong>Tibetan Colony, Bir Bazaar, Bajinath and Kotli.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_of_Stay_in_Bir_Billing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Places of Stay in<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Bir Billing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HostelsAffordable_Homestays\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Hostels\/Affordable Homestays<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can directly hit the street and ask for homestays. Many of them provide food options.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/gostops.com\/book-rooms-in-bir-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Gostops<\/b><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Hosteller,+Bir\/@32.0360668,76.7143914,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x3904b93e49e43e57:0x214acdcbe273a5b9!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d32.0360207!4d76.7166564\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>The Hosteller Bir<\/b><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Hipostel+Bir\/@32.0339602,76.7204326,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x3904b9f6abbb663d:0xaf56646b3f9846b5!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d32.0339602!4d76.7226213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> Hipostel Bir<\/b><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotels_for_Stay\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Hotels for Stay<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/BIR+HIGH\/@32.0433299,76.7061445,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x3904b9b46540490d:0x55ac815592fe5d9b!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d32.0433299!4d76.7083332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bir High<br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><b><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Gliders+Holiday+Inn\/@32.0356887,76.7132266,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x3904b99f7e2079d5:0x24ab8d22b915e2ae!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d32.0356887!4d76.7154153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gliders Holiday Inn<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luxury_Resorts_for_stay\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Luxury Resorts for stay\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/travel\/hotels\/Bir\/entity\/CgsIq4C_2K3jka25ARAB?q=luxury%20resorts%20in%20Bir&amp;g2lb=2502548%2C2503771%2C2503781%2C4258168%2C4270442%2C4284970%2C4291517%2C4306835%2C4308226%2C4597339%2C4640247%2C4649665%2C4680677%2C4722435%2C4722900%2C4723331%2C4733969%2C4757164%2C4758103&amp;hl=en-IN&amp;gl=in&amp;ssta=1&amp;rp=EKuAv9it45GtuQEQrsWI4N69q4R_EJbW79i8ttztCBCoztHjgP_0ptMBOAJAAEgCogEVQmlyLCBIaW1hY2hhbCBQcmFkZXNowAEDyAEA&amp;ap=aAE&amp;ictx=1&amp;ved=0CAAQ5JsGahcKEwjYsciI6Kf3AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg&amp;utm_campaign=sharing&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=htls&amp;ts=CAESABogCgIaABIaEhQKBwjmDxAEGBgSBwjmDxAEGBkYATICEAAqCQoFOgNJTlIaAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Madhuban Tatva Bir Resorts<\/b><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/travel\/hotels\/Bir\/entity\/CgoIltbv2Ly23O0IEAE?q=luxury%20resorts%20in%20Bir&amp;g2lb=2502548%2C2503771%2C2503781%2C4258168%2C4270442%2C4284970%2C4291517%2C4306835%2C4308226%2C4597339%2C4640247%2C4649665%2C4680677%2C4722435%2C4722900%2C4723331%2C4733969%2C4757164%2C4758103&amp;hl=en-IN&amp;gl=in&amp;ssta=1&amp;rp=EKuAv9it45GtuQEQrsWI4N69q4R_EJbW79i8ttztCBCoztHjgP_0ptMBOAJAAEgCogEVQmlyLCBIaW1hY2hhbCBQcmFkZXNowAEDyAEA&amp;ap=aAE&amp;ictx=1&amp;ved=0CAAQ5JsGahcKEwiw_5-h6Kf3AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg&amp;utm_campaign=sharing&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=htls&amp;ts=CAESABogCgIaABIaEhQKBwjmDxAEGBgSBwjmDxAEGBkYATICEAAqCQoFOgNJTlIaAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Parvatah<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_A_Trip_Be_for_Bir_Billing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>How Long Should A Trip Be for<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Bir Billing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A typical trip to Bir Billing is of 2 to 3 days. All sightseeing locations along with activities can be covered in this duration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Information_about_Bir_Billing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Additional Information about<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Bir Billing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Google map from major cities: <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Delhi\/Bir,+Himachal+Pradesh\/@30.3683716,74.4419325,7z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x390d047309fff32f:0xfc5606ed1b5d46c3!2m2!1d77.2217831!2d28.6862738!1m5!1m1!1s0x3904b8cf2c5ca823:0x13fc1b0578356ada!2m2!1d76.7235513!2d32.0456253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Delhi to Bir<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Bir Billing Weather and temperature Information: <\/strong>Although Bir sees visitors round the year, March to June is the ideal duration to visit Bir. Temperatures rise to a high of 25\u00b0C and drop to a low of 11\u00b0C in the nighttime.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Festival that happens in Bir Billing:<\/strong> <strong>Bir Music Festival<\/strong> happens yearly, which started in 2019. It offers a perfect platform for new and emerging artists to showcase their talents. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/15-best-cafes-in-himachal-pradesh-that-you-shouldnt-miss-out\/\">15 Best Cafes in Himachal Pradesh that you should not miss while being there<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/10-best-treks-in-himachal-pradesh-that-you-cant-miss\/\">10 best treks in Himachal Pradesh<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/prashar-lake-weekend-wonderland\/\">Parashar Lake Weekend Wonderland<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/list-of-north-indian-festivals\/\">List of North Indian Festivals<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Book Your Trek Here<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/delhi\/paragliding-and-trekking-at-bir-billing\/\">Paragliding and Trekking at Bir<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/backpacking\/himachal-backpacking-trip-mcleodganj-bir-barot\/\">H<\/a><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/backpacking\/himachal-backpacking-trip-mcleodganj-bir-barot\/\">imachal Backpacking Trip Mcleodganj Bir Barot<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>We hope this Bir Billing guide will push you out of your comfort zones. Share pictures later. Also, let us know if any of your queries did not get answered; we reply quickly to comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bir-Billing is a doubleton destination, one incomplete without the other. The rural setting, adventure activities, spiritual aura and Tibetan vibes call people from across nations to this holy cum audacious land. Welcome to the melting pot of cultures and the &#8220;Paragliding Capital of India&#8221;, where you can amalgamate peaceful days with blessings. 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