Bir is India's paragliding capital (world championships have been held here) and a serious Tibetan settlement with 4 monasteries. Take-off is at Billing (14 km, 2,400 m), landing at Bir. Cafés, meditation retreats, and a strong long-stay scene.
"Paragliding + monasteries + cafés. Long-stay-friendly."
Nearest road-head: Bir (motorable). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Kullu (58 km).
| From | Distance | Time | Sedan | SUV | Innova | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kullu | 58 km | 1 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Route |
| Mandi | 65 km | 2 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Route |
| Dharamshala | 66 km | 2 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Route |
| Manali | 76 km | 2 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Route |
| Kasol | 87 km | 2 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Route |
| Shimla | 174 km | 4 hrs | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,700 | Route |
| Chandigarh | 225 km | 5 hrs | ₹3,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,900 | Route |
| Delhi | 595 km | 14 hrs | ₹10,600 | ₹13,300 | ₹16,400 | Route |