About Billing Takeoff Point
Billing Takeoff Point is a paragliding launch site located at an altitude of approximately 2,400 meters (8,000 feet) above sea level in the Dhauladhar mountain range. Situated about 14 kilometers uphill from Bir village in Kangra district, it serves as one of the world's premier paragliding takeoff locations. The site offers panoramic Himalayan views and stable weather conditions suitable for tandem and solo paragliding flights.
Visitors guide
Visitors arrive at a high-altitude meadow on a ridge top with expansive views of the Dhauladhar ranges and surrounding valleys. The takeoff area is an open grassy plateau where paragliders prepare their equipment and launch into flight. Visitors can observe paragliding operations, watch pilots and tandem passengers take off, and experience the mountain environment. The site accommodates multiple gliders simultaneously during flying season.
Key highlights
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One of the world's highest paragliding takeoff sites at 2,400 meters elevation
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Panoramic views of the Dhauladhar Himalayan mountain range
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Hosted the Paragliding World Cup in 2015
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Open ridge terrain suitable for multiple simultaneous launches
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Stable thermal conditions ideal for paragliding
Culture & Context
The Billing-Bir area is associated with the Tibetan refugee settlement established in 1966 in Bir village. The region has become internationally recognized as a paragliding destination, hosting the Paragliding World Cup in 2015.
Route
| By road | Billing is located approximately 14 kilometers uphill from Bir village, accessible by taxi or jeep. The drive takes about 45 minutes through mountain roads. |
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| By public transport |