Paragliding at Bir Billing
Trip 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.
Highlights
- World's second best site for Paragliding.
- Hosted Paragliding World Cup in October 2015.
- Company of world-class pilots and guides.
Detailed overview
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.
Itinerary
- Your tour starts with an arrival in Bir.
- Post arrival there will be a session of introduction to the group leader and the pilots.
- After the introduction, you will be transferred to the take-off point in Billing (height: 2400 meter) in a shared car, which will be 15 kilometers drive from Bir.
- Upon your arrival in Billing, you will be briefed about the safety protocols, post which you will take-off.
- Your flight will be of 20-30 minutes with a pilot along with.
- You will be landing in the fields of Chowgaan in Bir.
Basic Details
Inclusions
- Transfers from Bir to take-off point in Billing (15 km ) on shared vehicles
- 20-30 minutes of Tandem flight with the experienced pilot
- Safety gears and the cost of the activity
Exclusions
- Taxi / Bus / Train to-from Bir
- Any expenses of personal nature
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
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Important Information
- You need to wear T-shirts, full pants (No saree/skirts), shoes (no chappals) and a cap. You may also carry sunscreen, glares, snacks and water bottle and a Camera to take pictures!
- Recording of your experience using HD Cameras at an extra cost payable on the spot
- Avoid flying immediately after taking food. Leave at least 1-2 hours of gap
- We recommend participants with heart ailment and epilepsy to consult medical advice to do the activity of Paragliding
- Paragliding is a wind dependent sport and there’s a possibility of last minute reschedules or cancellations, which are beyond our control
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund if cancelled before* 7 days
- 50% refund if cancelled before 3 days
- No refund after that
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You need to carry an original ID card and a photograph.
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An expert qualified Trek leader is assigned to lead every trek. Along with support staff, guides, cooks and porters accompany you during the trek. Post booking all details including trip coordinator details are shared on booking voucher on email and app.
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Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
- Bir Billing, Kangra (HP)
- The exact reporting address will be shared with you, along with the operator contact details in Post Booking Voucher
$ 33.5 Per Person
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