Paragliding in Bir Billing 3.81

Top paragliding site in the world #Bir, India- Host of the Paragliding World Cup in 2015, Bir is a village located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, northern India, and is a noted centre for ecotourism, spiritual studies and meditation. Bir is also home to a Tibetan refugee settlement with several Buddhist monasteries and a large stupa.

The Bir-Billing area is a popular site for paraglider pilots, for both Indians and visitors from all over the world. The flying season is from September to October, with some flying also done in November. The village continues to host periodic international competitions and events.

The launch site is in the meadow at Billing (14 km north of Bir) at an elevation of 2,400 metres, while the landing site and most tourist accommodation is in the village of Chowgan (also spelled Chaugan) on the southern edge of Bir.