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Located in the west of Joginder Nagar Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Bir Himachal Pradesh is renowned as the paragliding capital of India. Bir Billing is also the highest paragliding location in India and second highest in the world. This paragliding capital consists of two sites Bir that is the landing site and Billing that is the takeoff site. From Bir to Billing distance is approx. 16 km. This is a worth visiting place as its landscapes, lush green valleys and thrill of paragliding have drawn travellers from around the world. The unique topography of this region provides paragliders with breathtaking views of Dhauladhar range.
Bir Billing is a popular weekend getaway destination as it is convenient to reach there from towns like Delhi and Chandigarh. Find How to Reach Bir Billing from Dharamshala, Palampur, Manali or Dalhousie to make a great weekend here. But if you want to experience the wide range of activities here like paragliding, trekking, or camping, it is essential to choose the best time to visit Bir billing. This place offers two best seasons for visiting i.e. March to Mid-June, September to November.
Best time for paragliding in Bir Billing starts from 1st week of October till the Mid of December. During this period the wind remains clam and little warm almost every day which is good for normal flight. As now you know about the best season to visit Bir Billing, there are many activities that you should try here with well-designed Bir Billing Tour Packages. Undoubtedly, Paragliding is the must do activity, you can also try Hang gliding. This is an alternative flying experience that you can try. You can visit the Deer Park institute and explore Bir. You can also go for Mountain Biking and visit monasteries. Bir is a gem in the Himalayas that offers adventure and natural beauty. Most important, Bir Billing best time to visit depends on your preferences of activities.
As it is open to all activities, summer is considered the Best Time to Visit Bir Billing. Summer season is onset of Paragliding season in Bir. The temperature in summer in Bir is 11 to 25 degree Celsius. It is relatively warm but nights are cooler. This is the time when temperature ranges witness pleasant weather and beautiful landscapes. At this time, you will find a good crowd of adventure enthusiasts, especially beginners for Paragliding. There are several paragliding events too that add up to excitement. Bir Billing is one of the Best Tourist Places in Himachal for adventure trips and family trip.
Other than paragliding, summers in Bir Billing are ideal to immerse in local culture by hiking to nearby villages, trying fishing skills, camping etc. This place not only promises adventure but also a memorable cultural experience for everyone. Dharamshala is nearest Hill station to Bir which makes it easy to plan a Trip to Dharamshala Mcleodganj with Bir to enjoy beauty of Himachal.
11°C to 25°C
March to June
At this time of year, there is heavy rainfall over Bir and it drenches the land with an average rainfall of 550 mm. For the three months of rainfall, between July and September, Paragliding takes pause and outdoor adventure becomes challenging. The trekking and hiking trail turns slippery. Other than there are pretty good chances of Landslides and roadblocks, this is the off season in Bir.
22°C to 31°C
July to September
This is the time when temperature drops down to zero and snow starts covering the region. Winter season in Bir Billing is perfect if you are looking for best Adventure Trip in India. Play with snow or you can go trekking but make sure that you are well prepared. In this shoulder season there are unique opportunities for cultural experiences with best paragliding season considered. The months of October and November are the best month to visit Bir Billing as paragliding starts. This is considered the second paragliding season and attracts a lot of skilled pilots. The average temperature in Bir billing in winters is 18 degree Celsius. As it is the season after monsoon, the sky appears clear and the beauty of this region reflects in its landscape.
8°C to 18°C
October to February