Village · Kangra Valley · Kangra · 1,525 m

Bir — the complete village guide

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."

Best time
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Monsoon and winter cancel flights often.
Nearest road-head
Bir (motorable)
Mobile network
JIO/Airtel/Wi-Fi everywhere.
Stays
Colonel's Resort, Zostel Bir, Musafir. ₹1,000–5,000.

How to reach Bir

Nearest road-head: Bir (motorable). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Kullu (58 km).

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Kullu58 km1 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Mandi65 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Dharamshala66 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Manali76 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Kasol87 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Shimla174 km4 hrs3,0003,8004,700Route
Chandigarh225 km5 hrs3,8004,8005,900Route
Delhi595 km14 hrs10,60013,30016,400Route

Things to do in Bir

  • Paragliding (₹3,000 tandem)
  • Palpung Sherabling Monastery
  • Bir tea gardens
  • Deer Park Institute
  • Cafés — Silver Linings, June16, Avva's

Practical tips before you go

Frequently asked questions