Paragliding at Bir Billing
20 Minutes
Bir
Bir
Group
O339A428
1 to 20 people
Hindi, English, Himachali
Easy
Overview
Bir-Billing is world’s second best site for Paragliding after Como lake in Italy, thermal formation needed for a perfect paragliding are found in this region. Bir-Billing also hosted Paragliding World cup (PWC) in October 2015.
The launch point is at 2400 meters in the meadow on the top of a ridge at Billing (14 km drive from Bir), and the landing area is in the fields in Chowgaan in Bir.
Tandem flights are conducted by experienced Pilots and it takes around 25-30 minutes after take-off to reach the landing point. During the fight you get the see the villages around Bir, Bhaatu Monastery, the Dhauladhars and also the forest area around Bir-Billing. On a clear day, there are around 50 pilots flying in the air with their colourful gliders.
Highlights:
- Worlds second best site for Paragliding
- Hosted Paragliding World Cup in Oct 2015
Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:
- Arrival in Bir
- Introduction to the group leader and Pilots
- Transfer to take-off point Billing (height: 2400mtr) in shared car (15 km)
- Take-off and 20-30 minutes of Aero sports with experience of thermals
- Landing in Bir.
Bir-Billing is world’s second best site for Paragliding after Como lake in Italy, Thermal formation needed for a perfect paragliding are found in this region. Bir-Billing also hosted Paragliding World cup (PWC) in October 2015.
The launch point is at 2400 meters in the meadow on the top of a ridge at Billing (14 km drive from Bir), and the landing area is in the fields in Chowgaan in Bir.
Tandem flights are conducted by experienced Pilots and it takes around 25-30 minutes after take-off to reach the landing point. During the fight you get the see the villages around Bir, Bhaatu Monastery, the Dhauladhars and also the forest area around Bir-Billing. On a clear day, there are around 50 pilots flying in the air with their colourful gliders.
Disclaimer: Paragliding is a seasonal, and weather dependent activity. If the wind condition is not favourable Paragliding is stopped for that day. Also, it is not safe to fly in the dark, hence flights are done only during daytime.
Inclusions
- Transfers from Bir to Take-off Point Billing (15 Kms ) on shared vehicles
- 20 Minutes of Tandem flight with experienced pilots
- Landing at Bir
Exclusions
- Taxi / Bus / Train to-from Bir
- Photography and videography
Important Info
What to wear?
To make the best of your experience, wear comfortable and well fitted clothes and ankle length shoes that tie well.
Cancellation
- 100% refund if cancelled before 7 days
- 50% refund if cancelled before 3 days
- No refund after that
