Paragliding hub, most atmospheric mountains, and thrilling activities—all in one—are available in Bir Billing. Still, people are confused about visiting this place if they can’t have fun. However, if you are a history lover or a sports enthusiast, this place is perfect for exploring Bir Billing without hesitation. Bir is one of the most famous places in Himachal. Do you know why? Because of its paragliding history, where it all began. Let me take you through the history of Bir and explain why Bir is popular in the Kangra district. Why Bir is popular As you know, Bir is the highest paragliding destination in Asia and the second in the world. However, it is also famous for its smooth take-off and landing viewpoints, as seen in the picture. A famous sport, paragliding, and nobody knows that this sport brings joy to the valley and impacts the Indian economy. Foreigners are also part of the game, where they become jurors or participants. In this sport, you need to fly from Billing, the viewpoint, and land at the marked spot at the landing point in Bir. Whoever comes first and lands at the exact marked point wins. This game has a lot of fans who come to cheer these participants. No, this is not the only reason why Bir is popular. Let me take you through the history of this sport. History of Bir Billing: A Paragliding Recognition In 1980, when French and Russian pilots recognized it as a paragliding site, the history began from here. In 2015, Bir Billing hosted its first Paragliding World Cup in India, where Bir Billing gained popularity. This sport transformed this area completely into a big paragliding destination in Asia. Talking about these two men who taught Bir’s people how to do paragliding, they also found this place as the best for paragliding due to geographical conditions and strong thermal winds. Not only locals but also tourists are attracted by this sport and come only for paragliding. All you need to know about Bir Dhauladhar mountains and Kangra valley are all around the Bir Billing location. The best season to go to Bir Billing is from February to June and from September to the end of November. It is not suitable during the monsoon season. Also, I want to tell you that Bir and Billing are two distinct locations where Bir has the landing viewpoint and Billing has the take-off viewpoint from the top of the mountain. Bir’s altitude is 1525 m, and on the other side, Billing’s altitude is 2400 m. Places to explore in Bir Kangra Fort in Bir Have you ever seen any videos on Instagram of Kangra Valley? Yes, you have seen it, but you have no idea where it is. Well, I know that it is not far away from the Palampur road. However, you may find multiple tourist places to explore in Kangra valley as well when you are planning to visit Bir Billing. Kangra Fort is one of the most popular tourist spots that grabs people’s attention. This place is not too far from Bir; you can take a bus to Palampur and get off at Kangra valley. Baijnath Temple and Monasteries in Bir You can also explore the Baijnath temple in Kangra Valley, only 20 minutes away from Bir’s landing point. While exploring Bir, you can visit the tea factory in Bir as well, but not on Sunday; it’s a holiday. Plenty of monasteries are also located in this area, which look enchanting in the mountains. Gunehar Waterfall Looking for a waterfall here? Yes, you can explore Gunehar Waterfall, but take a guide with you because the rocks are dangerous. You can trek or book a cab from the landing point or bus stand to visit Gunehar Waterfall. Let’s sum it up Now, you know why Bir Billing is popular, and what other places you can explore in Bir Billing or Kangra valley. This place is a must-visit and should add to your bucket list. The cost of paragliding starts from ₹2500 to ₹5000. So buckle up, guys—this is your moment to be part of the historic event in Bir because every year it organises this event. If you are still thinking of how to go and where to explore, read this blog as well to know more about Bir and its famous places.