Paragliding in Bir Billing Himachal Pradesh: 5 amazing things you should know about this place
Today’s topic is about Bir billing, which is one of the most famous paragliding sites in the world. Today we will discuss not just the Paragliding at Bir billing but other interesting facts about this place. So let’s get started.
1) Paragliding in Bir Billing
As you already know that paragliding in Bir billing is what this place is famous for but did you know that Bir Billing is the highest paragliding launch site in all of Asia and second highest site in the entire world. Due to its suitable paragliding site, Bir Billing hosted the paragliding world cup for the first time in 2015. Bir and Billing are two separate villages, where Bir is the landing site and Billing is the launching site, the distance between these two places is about 15 km.
2) Tibetan connection
After the forceful capture of Tibet by China and the exile of Dalai Lama and other Tibetans from Tibet, Bir Tibetan Colony was established, which is a refugee settlement in the area of Bir. This colony was established by third Neten Chokling, an incarnate Lama of Nyingma lineage. It has several Monasteries, handicraft center, schools and Deer park institute.
3) Movie shooting at Bir Billing
You will be surprised to know that a Bhutanese movie was shot in Bir Billing and was released in 1999. The name of the movie was “The Cup”, which is a story of two young Tibetans monks desperately trying to find a TV to watch the 1998 FIFA World Cup final. This was Bhutan’s first ever submission for the “Academy Awards for the best foreign film”, but it was not nominated.
4) Bir Billing is a hub of prominent Institutions
Apart from being the best site for paragliding in Bir Billing also is a hub of prominent Institutions like “Deer park Institute ” is a center for the “Classical Indian Traditions”. It was established in 2006. You can also find “The Dharmalaya Institute” here, which is a charitable society “devoted to education, service, and compassionate living, with a practical focus on sustainable village development, contemplative service-learning, and immersive ecotourism”. You can also find the “Chokling gompa” here which is a monastery of Neten Chokling Rinpoche.
5) Things to do in Bir Billing other than Paragliding
If you have already tried Paragliding in Bir Billing, you should give a try to another things to do in bir Billing. Like you can enjoy a ride in Toy train from here. There are many beautiful waterfalls in this place. You can also find snow in this area in winters as it is one of the best places in himachal pradesh where you can enjoy snowfall. Here you can find a number of beautiful Monasteries like Chokling monastery. And at evenings you can enjoy live music in the cafes of Bir Billing. There is also a trek to Rajgundha.
We hope you like this list about the interesting things about the amazing things about Bir Billing Paragliding site. If you had a successful trip to Bir billing we recommend you to visit the nearby tourist attractions like Dharamshala, Bhagsunag, Palmpur, Triund Trek and HPCA cricket stadium Dharamshala. If you liked this article, share it with your friends and comment your thoughts on Bir Billing.
