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Experience the push of wind while soaring through the clear skies of Bir Billing – known to be the paragliding capital of India. It attracts adventurers from different cultures and ages and offers an opportunity to glide over the Dhauladhar ranges, lush green fields, gorgeous water streams, and nature’s bounty. Get a breathtaking view of rocky hilltops while hovering within the blue- safe and secure in the harness.
Bir Billing – A small village on the foothills of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, India is one of the best flying sites in the world. This place has been pretty crucial because it’s such an amazing place to fly. The people of Bir live with a common, however, a very strong thought. People here do not walk on land, but generally take a stroll in the sky. A small kid, a young man or an elderly man, everyone has touched the sky once in their life.
Paragliding in Bir Billing started early in the year 2007. In those days there was nothing here, but the hang-gliding guys used to come. So the locals were paid to bring their hang gliders to the top. Once hang gliding closed down, Bruce mills started paragliding here.
In April 2015, Kubo Beno and Andre Durana set the record for the longest flight in the Dhauladhar range. They are amongst the few in the world and fewer in the Himalayas to fly over 200 km air distance on a paraglider in a day. They covered 241 kilometres in a 9-hour long flight, breaking their previous record of 230 kilometres.
In October 2015 the Paragliding world cup was organised at Bir Billing. Many pilots from all around the world participated
If you wish for a break to a calmer and quiet slope station in Himachal then Bir Billing is the place you should make a plan. Aside from being known for paragliding, this spot is additionally known for its Tibetan roots and is an incredible way to encounter Tibetan culture.
Here, one can know about their culture and get familiar with the life of the priests while attempting some delicious Tibetan cooking styles like momos, Thukpas, Sha Phaley & so on.
ABOUT THE ACTIVITY
Bir Billing is located in the Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh. The place is famous for paragliding due to its terrain.
Put in simple terms, paragliding is an adventurous sport, where one will glide through the air and enjoy flying in the sky, just like a bird. Paragliders are attached to parachutes that resemble a canopy.
Bir Billing is a valley designed for paragliding. Gliding here is a beautiful sensation. It gives you a feeling of freedom. It is magical
Billing is at an altitude of 2400 m above sea level whereas Bir is at an altitude of 1500 m above sea level.
Sportswear is more than enough. No special accessories are required.
Yes, it is the best place for paragliding in India. If you are into paragliding sooner or later you will come here for a flight. And once you come here you will keep coming here.
A good state of health is necessary but there are no specific age limits, for the weight the instructor will assess the situation at the moment; It could be possible. However, let us know when you contact us so that we can get an answer.
The months of October and November are the best time of the year for paragliding. It’s this time of the year when the winds remain calm and one could feel a little warm almost every day. December can also be considered to be a good time to do paragliding.
Safety mostly depends on us. If you’re prepared for the sport and possess a good knowledge of paragliding, then you’re good to go. If not, don’t push yourself.
Paragliding is self-regulated. So there’s no need for a license. But again, getting a paragliding licence depends on the kind of location you choose to paraglide at.
In Bir, paragliders take off from a spectacular height of 2430 meters above sea level. The concept of landing is mostly subjected to wind speed and direction. If the wind is light, then landing can be done by gradually touching the ground and by mildly running
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