Paragliding in Bir Billing
Take off at 2,400 m, land in Bir’s fields
Tandem flights with registered pilots, planned with your hotel and cab in one quote.
- Take-off Billing ~2,400 m
- Land Bir ~1,400 m
- In the air 15–30 min
- Best Oct–Nov · Mar–May
- Closed 15 Jul–15 Sep
- Age 12+ · 30 kg+
Paragliding in Bir Billing at a glance
Paragliding in Bir Billing means a tandem flight with a registered pilot from the Billing take-off (about 2,400 m) down to the landing fields at Bir (about 1,400 m) in Kangra. Most joyrides last 15–30 minutes in the air, and the whole outing takes 2–3 hours. The best months are October–November and March–May; flying stops 15 July–15 September.
Bir Billing paragliding: five ways to fly
Most first-timers fly the tandem joyride. Longer flights depend on thermals and the pilot’s call on the day. Photos show paragliding in general, not Bir itself.
First-timersTandem joyride
More air timeLonger tandem
ExperiencedCross-country tandem
Add-onPhotos & GoPro video
PackageBir weekend
Your Bir Billing flight, step by step
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Send your date
Share your date and group on WhatsApp; we check the flying forecast and send today’s rate.
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Stay + cab
Stay in Bir, Palampur or Dharamshala — we book the hotel and cab in the same quote.
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Up to Billing
Morning meet at Bir and a jeep ride 14 km up a narrow hill road to the take-off.
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Briefing & take-off
Harness, helmet and a short briefing; a few running steps with your pilot and you are airborne.
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In the air
15–30 minutes over the Bir valley — longer only if booked and the air allows.
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Land in Bir
Touch down at the Chowgan fields, collect your video, then monasteries or tea gardens.
Your Bir flight
You ride 14 km up to Billing, take off at about 2,400 m and glide down to Bir at about 1,400 m — roughly a 1,000 m drop in 15–30 minutes.
Mornings are the safest bet: cloud and wind often build after midday.
Best time for paragliding in Bir Billing
| Months | Flying | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Sep – Nov | Best | Clear post-monsoon air; October–November is the busiest window |
| Dec – Feb | Open, weather permitting | Cold at take-off and shorter days — keep a spare morning |
| Mar – May | Very good | Strong thermals, longer flights possible; busy weekends |
| Jun – 14 Jul | Open, weather permitting | Pre-monsoon heat and cloud; flights often stop by midday |
| 15 Jul – 15 Sep | Closed | Monsoon ban on tandem and solo flights (district order) |
Flights restarted after the 2026 monsoon ban; on any day the pilots’ weather call is final. Planning a Manali trip instead? See paragliding in Solang Valley.
HP rules that apply to your flight
Suzu Travels is an HP Tourism registered travel agent (Reg. No. DTO-MND-11-243/2022). We arrange flights with registered local operators and plan around these rules:
- Registered pilotsOnly pilots registered with HP Tourism fly at notified sites, with insurance for pilot and passenger (HP Aero Sports Rules 2022, amended).
- Age & weightNo passengers under 12 years or under 30 kg, and no stunts with passengers. The upper weight limit is the pilot’s call.
- Kangra rulesThe DC-chaired Kangra Aero Sports Regulatory Committee sets flight timings, a daily flight limit per pilot and no flying in bad weather.
- Long flightsSince October 2025 long-distance flights go only in groups, with GPS tracking compulsory.
- Weather callsOn Saturday 3 October 2026 no flights ran after 11 am when cloud rolled in — we keep a buffer morning in your plan.
- Tell your pilotWear closed shoes and a warm layer; mention back, heart or pregnancy issues before you fly.
Get a quote in minutes
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Tell us your date
WhatsApp or the quote form — date, people and each flyer’s weight.
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We check your date
Season, the flying forecast and a slot with a registered local operator.
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You get one quote
Flight, stay and cab in one plan.
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Confirm and go
We send the meeting time and a what-to-wear list before you travel.
What your quote depends on
- Flight length — joyride, longer tandem or cross-country
- Video and photos, and pickup to the take-off
- Your date (weekends and the Oct–Nov peak) and how many flyers
- Stay in Bir, Palampur or Dharamshala, and the cab from your city
- Add-ons: monastery and tea-garden day, bungee, camping
Your tandem flight from Billing to Bir
Take off at about 2,400 m, fly 15–30 minutes with a registered pilot and land in Bir’s fields; we plan the flight with your hotel and cab in one quote.
Get your Bir Billing paragliding quote
Tell us your travel date and group size. We reply with today’s rate for your flight — and can add your stay and cab — within minutes.
Pair your flight with a Kangra package
Bir fits neatly into a Dharamshala–McLeodganj trip as a 2-night add-on, or as a Delhi → Bir weekend by cab. Start from our Dharamshala tour package from Delhi, book a Dharamshala taxi or a Pathankot to Dharamshala taxi, and add bungee jumping on the same trip. Or ask for a custom plan.
Paragliding in Bir Billing — questions
Is paragliding open in Bir Billing now?
Yes. The monsoon ban ran from 15 July to 15 September 2026 and flights restarted after it. Flying still stops whenever cloud or wind builds, so mornings are safest.
How high is Bir Billing paragliding?
You take off at Billing, about 2,400 m (8,000 ft), and land at Bir, about 1,400 m (4,500 ft) — roughly a 1,000 m drop.
How long is the flight?
A tandem joyride is usually 15–30 minutes in the air. With the jeep ride up and the briefing, the outing takes 2–3 hours.
What is the age and weight limit?
HP rules do not allow passengers under 12 years or under 30 kg. The upper weight limit is the pilot’s call, so tell us your weight when you ask for a quote.
What does paragliding in Bir Billing cost?
Get Quote. The rate depends on flight length, video, pickup, date and group size. Send your date on WhatsApp and we share today’s rate within minutes.
What is the best time for paragliding in Bir Billing?
October–November and March–May. Flying is banned every year from 15 July to 15 September.
Is it safe?
Fly only with pilots registered with HP Tourism at the notified site; Kangra’s committee sets timings, daily flight limits and weather rules. We arrange your flight with registered local operators.
How do I reach Bir?
Bir is about 35 km from Palampur and about 70 km from Dharamshala. The nearest airport is Kangra (Gaggal) and the nearest big railhead is Pathankot. We add the cab and hotel to your quote.
