Activity: Tandem Paragliding flight from Billing to Bir. Flight time: 15 minutes – 30 minutes. Season: October – June. Climate: 10 – 25 centigrade. Takeoff site: 8000 ft. Landing site: 4300 ft. Location:
Bir-Billing, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Price: INR. 2500/- Per Person. Route: Billing – Bari – Landing site Chougan. Transportation: Bir Paragliding Landing area to Billing Take off point at 16 km uphill. Inclusions:
• Paragliding session of 15-30 min.
• Bir (Paragliding landing area) to Billing (Paragliding Take off point) transport.
• Experienced Paragliding pilot. Exclusions:
• Paragliding weight limit is 20-90 kg in Oct – Feb and 30-90 in April – June, if weight is between 90-115 kg the paragliding team charge INR 500/- extra and also decides it at the time of paragliding, depending upon fitness of person.
• Travel insurance covering medical evacuation, hospitalization, baggage insurance and trip cancellation.
• Any additional expenses for videographer of paragliding flight, supplement charges of INR 500 for GOPRO video, expenses caused by disturbance in trip program due to circumstances like weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
• Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents or loss of goods. Tandem paragliding.
– For our guests. In Tandem Paragliding, two people can fly in a single Paraglider. In this kind of flight, One is pilot who know paragliding flying technique and skilled in it and other fly just for joy ride. Tandem paragliding is mostly carried out with a trained pilot to make anyone flying in a Paraglider, who doesn’t know paragliding flying technique himself. In this adventure activity, anyone can fly with an experienced pilot. Paragliding Pilot knows all techniques of flying a Paraglider. The other person who is flying along with the pilot doesn’t have to do anything but to enjoy the thrilling experience. Both pilot and the other person connect their seat harness with each other and with Paraglider & fly over the gorgeous Bir Billing Valley. Bir-Billing is the best spot for Tandem Paragliding sessions in Himachal Pradesh, India. Normal paragliding flight is for 15 to 30 mins which includes take off from Billing at the altitude of 8000 feet from sea level and landing at Bir which is 4300 feet from sea level. If there are good thermals, one can see the close view of snow covered Dhauladhar mountain range of Himalaya’s and the beautiful Kangra valley on the other side. Bir Billing is regarded as one of the best adventure sport destination by Indian as well as foreign enthusiasts and their reviews about the same often publish in top magazines. When you thought about Paragliding Adventure sports, Some points always in strike your mind. We want to clear facts about your worries and queries:
How safe the Paragliding, here in Bir-Billing? Paragliding is an adventurous activity. One enjoyed it as much, as you fear from it. More the fare factor, more the thrill and more the adventure. As you concerned about safety, this is your real and true worry, if you flying first time here in Billing. Our Pilots are experienced, trained and know all the flying zones here. Bir-Billing Paragliding is quite safe, pilots here are experienced in tandem flights (2 person fly in one paraglider – one is pilot and other person is for joy ride). All the control and direction handled by pilot. Pilot flying with you have knowledge of air speed, altitude, clouds, wind, temperature and the route required for safe flight, you just enjoy the flight and he handle the rest. Arvind Paul handle and manage all the paragliding flights. Arvind was 1st among Indians Pilots in paragliding world cup which was held in Oct 2015. He is the best pilot of India. He make sure all the safety measures during tandem paragliding flights like proper paragliding gears, flying pilots briefing, training time to time, wind examination, weather examination, thermals examination during periods of time. Presence of Mr Arvind in handling our paragliding make us best and safest team to do paragliding in Bir Billing Valley. Bir-Billing is among top ten paragliding destinations in the World. Geographical and Climatic conditions here are favorable and best suited for parasailing and Paragliding. During paragliding flight most typical moment is take off, when you leave earth contact and start flying in sky. Bir-Billing known for it’s easy and safe takeoff. Most of the time– Paraglider lifts you, once it spread in air without running. Some need to run for while, in takeoff ground. But want to ensure about your safe, adventurous and memorable experience of Paragliding in our home at Bir-Billing, Himachal Pradesh. October to June is the season for paragliding. Even October – November and March – June are the best time for long flights. Paragliding experience during December, January is different as all the mountains around covered with snow, even Billing experience snowfall during that period. Most of the traveler choose this period of time for camping and paragliding in Bir Billing valley. What to do here in Bir-Billing other then Paragliding:-
Bir and Billing are twin destinations with other options nearby places. Many are hidden and many are known. We are committed to provide best information to our guests. Some them as below:-
• Paragliding experience at Bir-Billing.
• Trekking to Raj gundha village (semi tribal) recommended trek.
• Hanuman Garh day hike- Hike to top of valley at 11500 ft. from sea level.
• Mountain Biking. (many routes check the link).
• Camping in Bir Billing at Camp Oak View. (many routes check the link).
• Palpung shererbling monastery bhattu, Baijnath.
• Mukutnath temple (1st Tulsi plant still surviving here ) at Sansal 8 km. from Bir.
• 9th Century Baijnath Temple at 12 km. from Bir.
• Tatani hot water spring at 28 km. trek.
• Tribal Bara Bhangal valley trek for 8 Days to Chamba valley from Bir.
• Barot Valley: Heaven on Earth -Home of Trout fish, trekking, relax and leisure stay.
• Joginder Nagar Houlage – Way – trolley (Working on the principle of pully) to 8250 ft.
• Toy Train. (Kangra Valley Train).
• Visit to Palampur. (Tea Garden Town of Himachal Pardesh).
• Dharamshala – Macleodganj. (His Hilliness Dalai Lama Town).
• Kangra Devi, Chamunda Devi, Jawala ji Devi, Chintpurni Temples. Some destinations are nearer and some are far. Need to know your interest to suggest other palaces to see here and things can be done. Where to Stay during your visit to Bir and Billing? We are operating a camp site named ” Camp Oak View, Bir Billing” at the edge of Bir Village. Campsite is near to the forest area of Billing. We have Bell tents pitched with common bath and toilets. We are Serving dinner and breakfast for our guests. We have option of pitching dome tents any time. Camping is providing many other things to do around. Other than that we can provide you other stay options in Hotels, Guest houses, Home stays. This is total on your choice. Where you want to stay at Bir town, secluded area, camping at Bir or what other. Let us know us know friends. Stay Options at Bir-Billing. CARRY YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR TO BIR BILLING FOR PARAGLIDING! SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE IN PARAGLIDING AT BIR BILLING!
