Bir Billing Tour Package with Barot Valley – Himachal Trip (4N/5D)
Overview
Bir Billing is India's best-known paragliding site – it hosted the Paragliding World Cup in 2015 – and this short Himachal trip builds a full holiday around a flight there. You travel overnight by bus from Delhi and wake up in Bir, a quiet Kangra Valley village with a large Tibetan settlement, monasteries, a tea factory and a small waterfall within easy reach.
Day two covers Palpung Sherabling Monastery near Bhattu, Chokling Monastery, a colourful Nyingma monastery, the Deer Park Institute, the Bir Tea Factory and a short walk to Bangoru Waterfall. On day three you go up to Billing and paraglide back down to Bir, then drive on to Barot, a green valley on the Uhl River known for trout fishing, for a nature walk in the Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the monal pheasant, black bear and goral.
The trip suits adventure lovers, first-time flyers and anyone who likes small mountain villages more than busy resorts. You stay one night in Bir and one in Barot in 3-star hotels on double occupancy with breakfast every morning, and the overnight buses on either side keep your daylight hours free for the hills.
Package Features
Board at RK Ashram Marg or Majnu Ka Tila.
Tandem paragliding over the Kangra Valley, weather permitting.
Sherabling, Chokling and a colourful Nyingma monastery.
Bir Tea Factory and a short walk to Bangoru.
A night by the Uhl River among cedar and pine.
Forest trails home to monal, black bear and goral.
Included
- 2 nights' stay in 3-star hotels on double occupancy (1 night Bir, 1 night Barot)
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Overnight bus from Delhi (RK Ashram Marg / Majnu Ka Tila) to Bir, and from Bir back to Delhi
- Transfers and sightseeing by vehicle as per the itinerary, including the Bir – Billing and Bir – Barot drives
- Sightseeing and activities as listed in the itinerary, including the Billing – Bir paragliding flight (subject to weather; items marked at your own expense are extra)
- GST
Excluded
- Travel to the RK Ashram Marg or Majnu Ka Tila boarding point in Delhi
- Lunch and dinner, including meals during the overnight journeys
- Mountain biking to Sherabling Monastery and trout fishing in Barot (optional, at your own expense)
- Entry tickets and camera fees, unless specifically included
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, phone calls and tips
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under Included
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Delhi to Bir – Overnight Journey
- Your journey begins in Delhi: meet at the RK Ashram Marg or Majnu Ka Tila boarding point at the reporting time shared before travel.
- Board the overnight bus to Bir in the Kangra Valley.
- Overnight journey to Bir.
- Highlights of the Day: Overnight bus from Delhi to Bir
Day 2 Bir Local Sightseeing
- Arrive in Bir in the morning, check in, rest and freshen up, then have breakfast with views of the hills.
- Bir lies in the Kangra Valley and is known for paragliding, its Tibetan settlement and its many monasteries.
- Visit Palpung Sherabling Monastery at Bhattu, one of the largest in the area (you can ride there by mountain bike at your own expense), then Chokling Monastery and a colourful Nyingma monastery.
- Stop at the Deer Park Institute, a centre for the study of Buddhist and classical Indian traditions, and see tea being made at the Bir Tea Factory.
- Take a short walk to Bangoru Waterfall, then head back to your hotel in the evening. Overnight stay in Bir.
- Highlights of the Day: Palpung Sherabling Monastery, Chokling Monastery, Colourful Nyingma Monastery, Bangoru Waterfall
Day 3 Bir to Billing – Paragliding – Transfer to Barot
- After breakfast, head up to the take-off site at Billing; allow up to 2 hours to reach it from Bir.
- Fly tandem from Billing down to the landing ground at Bir, over one of the world's best-known paragliding sites (subject to weather).
- From Bir, transfer to Barot, a drive of up to about 3 hours, and check in to your hotel.
- After a rest, explore the Barot Valley, known for its pleasant climate and trout fishing (optional), and take a nature walk through cedar and pine forest in the Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the monal, black bear and goral.
- Return to your hotel in the evening. Overnight stay in Barot.
- Highlights of the Day: Billing–Bir paragliding, Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary, nature walk
Day 4 Barot Sightseeing – Overnight Journey to Delhi
- After breakfast, check out from your Barot hotel.
- Visit the old Barot temple and browse the local market for souvenirs.
- Spend time beside the Uhl River, which runs through the valley.
- Drive back to Bir for your departure. Overnight journey to Delhi.
- Highlights of the Day: Barot temple, Barot local market, Uhl River
Day 5 Arrival in Delhi
- Arrive in Delhi in the early morning.
- Plan any onward train or flight for later in the day, as travel times on mountain roads can vary.
- Your tour ends here.
- Highlights of the Day: Arrival in Delhi, tour ends
Payment Policy
- An advance payment is required to secure your booking; the balance is paid as per the schedule in your booking confirmation.
- Your booking is confirmed only after the itinerary is agreed, the advance is received and Luxe Trail Holidays sends you a written confirmation.
- Full payment may be needed at the time of booking for peak-season dates, special hotel rates and selected activities.
- If a payment is not received by its due date, the booking becomes subject to the applicable cancellation conditions.
- The package price is per person on double sharing and includes GST.
Refund Policy
- Cancellation charges depend on the date we receive your request, the hotel and transport suppliers' policies and any peak-season restrictions. The applicable charges are shared with your quotation.
- Refunds are processed once the relevant suppliers approve them, so timelines can vary.
- Refunds are made to the original payment method or another method agreed with you.
- Non-refundable amounts, supplier fees and bank or payment-processing charges may be deducted.
- If a service cannot be provided because of weather, road closures, government orders or other events beyond our control, a refund or an alternative arrangement is offered as per the supplier's terms.
Policy & Important Terms
- Every traveller must carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence). Foreign nationals need a passport with a valid Indian visa.
- Paragliding depends on wind and weather and is usually suspended during the monsoon months; the take-off time is fixed on the day.
- Tell us in advance about any medical condition, pregnancy or recent injury, as paragliding may not be suitable.
- Dress modestly at the monasteries, walk clockwise around stupas and prayer wheels, and follow the posted photography rules.
- The order of sightseeing may change because of traffic, weather or local events; landslides in the monsoon can slow mountain roads.
- The vehicle is provided for the routes in the itinerary; extra trips or detours are charged separately.
- Standard hotel check-in and check-out times apply; early check-in after the overnight journey is subject to availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is paragliding included in this package?
Yes, day 3 includes a tandem flight from Billing down to Bir. Flying depends on wind and weather and is usually suspended during the monsoon months, so the exact take-off time is fixed on the day. Mountain biking to Sherabling Monastery and trout fishing in Barot are optional extras at your own expense.
Do I need experience to paraglide at Bir Billing?
No. Tandem flights are made for complete beginners: you are harnessed to a trained pilot who handles the take-off, flight and landing, and you only need to run a few steps at take-off when told. Wear closed shoes and warm layers, and tell us about any medical condition before you fly.
What is the best time to visit Bir Billing?
October and November usually bring the steadiest flying weather and clear views, and March to June is also a good window. Winters are cold but often clear. The July–September monsoon brings heavy rain and paragliding is usually suspended, so avoid those months if flying is your main reason to go.
What is there to do in Barot Valley?
Barot is a quiet valley on the Uhl River, up to about 3 hours' drive from Bir. You can walk through cedar and pine forest in the Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary, visit the old Barot temple, browse the small market and sit by the river. Trout fishing is popular here and can be arranged at extra cost.
Which meals are included?
Daily breakfast at your hotels in Bir and Barot is included. Lunch and dinner are not, which leaves you free to try Bir's Tibetan cafés, known for momos and thukpa, and simple local food in Barot. Meals during the two overnight bus journeys are also at your own cost.
How do we travel from Delhi and back?
You board an overnight bus at RK Ashram Marg or Majnu Ka Tila in Delhi on day 1 and reach Bir the next morning. On day 4 you drive back from Barot to Bir for the overnight bus to Delhi, arriving early on day 5. Getting to the Delhi boarding point is at your own cost.
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