Love walking in the wild? Love to fly high? Cycling in the sky? Boldly, all of it calls out for a perfect outdoor adventure. Sleepy town Bir offers many outdoor activities that one can be desperate for. Besides a lot of sightseeing options, Bir offers a range of adventure sports. The Bird-eye view of the town is beyond glorious, so a few energetic steps towards the sky can make you witness the beautiful landscapes of this town.
Do things that others won’t. Pump up your adrenaline and come to this heavenly place to unearth some thrilling adventure. If by any chance you never knew Bir has a lot of adventure sports to offer. You’re welcome, and here’s a dollar. We got your back. It’s a pinky swear!
Feel the thrill by doing these adventure sports in Bir Billing
1. Paragliding
2. Sky Cycling
3. Camping
4. Bird watching in Oak Forests
5. Trekking
6. Mountain biking/cycling
7. Hang Gliding
1. Paragliding
Want to feel the unique sensations of flying? Take a crack at paragliding. You have to reach out to billing, the best spot for a perfect take-off. Twin towns grant unique views from above! What better way than discovering them by paragliding. You take off in billing and land in Bir. Isn’t this amazing? Fly with your qualified instructors, intaking the breathtaking views of the mountains, some covered with snow while the rest are green. While flying through the blue sky dotted with cottony clouds, you’ll glide over the hot springs, waterfalls, mountains, and all the under-wrap places. Speaking of the costs and packages of the paragliding, it starts from ₹2,000 that if you want to record the beautiful moment with your gadgets, you may get charged extra. Merely, be cautious with them.
2. Sky Cycling
You often notice cyclists on roads and mountains, but cycling in the sky is what you call a real experience to cherish for a lifetime. The cycling spot is 4 km from the Bir bus stop, near a waterfall in Gunehar village. At the initial point of the activity, they provide you a cycle with a safety harness and a helmet. Once you start pedaling, enjoy the bird-eye view of the town and feel the serious adrenaline rush. It’s like you sense nothing but the ambience. You can go for single man cycling or tandem sky cycling in Bir. Honestly, sky cycling might be the scariest ride. Be cautious and follow the safety instructions. Carry your essentials and be at the preeminent adventurous bustle site and make your trip a remarkable one.
3. Camping
Camping under a billion stars is still a dream of many. Bir Billing will never stop bestowing you options for cottages or tiny tents on rent for as long as you want. Either you can choose a fancy setting or an unspoiled setting amidst nature. The choice is yours. Live in a dorm tent, have a bonfire night, swing in a hammock, cook your food and stargaze all that fetches you chummier to nature. Food even tastes much better outdoors. Whilst sitting around the campfire, you can tell some spoofy, scary ghost stories to the other mates and spice up the mood. This is one of the pure things you can do while camping. Calm down and let the realm dwindle with these ideas for chilling out.
4. Bird Watching in Oak Forests
Are you interested in watching birdies in the sky? Not many youngsters are into birdwatching. It’s a guesstimate. But people who are excited about life are excited about nature. Come to oak forests in Bir and see the colorful, vocal, flying creatures soaring above you. With their voices, colors, and actions they invite you to learn more about them. It will be a perfect delight. Spending time with them is favorable for your physical, mental, and emotional health. Go where the birds take you, walk a little, talk to them. It will be a one-off experience and undeniably the best memory of your life. Be a bird enthusiast, and surely, you’ll be a great naturalist.
5. Trekking
Day Hiking in Bir Billing is like having so much on your plate. There are many trekking routes in and around Bir. It’s tiring to decide where to hike first. Either you go for a waterfall trek in Bir or for an off-beat trek to the mountains. Make sure you do an apt enquiry prior to heading to your clandestine place. A piece of advice, don’t go alone.
Here are some of the unforgettable hikes that you should never miss out on!
a. Tribal Village Trek to Thathi Village
There are two ways you can reach this far-flung village. One is via Sansal village, and the second is via Ghodnala village. Fascinatingly, you’ll encounter three outlying villages on your way- Chougan Thathi, Kryon Thathi, Kothar Thathi. This trek is hands down the most startling one. Maybe it’s a wide mark as there are many beautiful treks around the world. But once you’re up there, you’ll end up prattling the same. If you look at the houses here, they are built-in Kathi-Kuni style (Pahari architecture). Few may start dreaming of living in such a house away from the noisy city life. Additionally, if you book yourself at the Camp Oak view, the village is a 2-3 hours trek from the site.
b. Hot Water Spring at Tatwani
Natural hot water spring near Bir is at Tatwani, a 12 km ride and 5 km trek away from Bir. Once you turn up here, you’ll witness a small man-made pool where you can bathe and splatter around in the sheer surroundings. Temple here is devoted to Lord Shiva with small flags on the other side of the stream. Bow your forehead and take blessing from Lord Shiva. It is a day hike, come early in the morning and say goodbye to this place in the evening. It’s a bit risky if you start late as all of it is in boonies. Only a few may know that a hot water spring contains thawed chemicals and minerals beneficial for the human body. Hence, it holds a lot of medicinal values. Walk here for a peerless bathing experience, relax, detox your skin. It’s a real delight.
c. Trek to Rajgundha Village
Rajgundha is one of the prettiest hidden gems of the valley. This beautiful trek is 12 km from Bir Billing. While your footsteps approach this village, you can enjoy the flawless surroundings. The route is quite simple. Firstly, what will amaze you is an enchanting dense forest, colorful birds chirping, gushing turquoise blue river, like it all came out of a storybook. Secondly, you can’t help your jaws drop once you reach the village. It’s too beautiful to be real. The best part is that there is no single best time to visit this place, you can trek throughout the year except for the monsoon months. If you want to escape the summer heat, visit in the summers but if you are a snow lover do visit this quaint town in winters. You can camp here or even stay at a guesthouse to have one of the most memorable nights of your life. Prominently, carry your essentials and start walking.
d. Hanumangarh Trek
Want to see the best of Bir Billing from the highest point? Hike to Hanumangarh and witness the same. It is situated at a height of 3200 meters on the top of a mountain. The beautiful story behind this place is a must-read, just google it. If you already know, make sure you know all of it by climbing up to Hanumangarh. You can see the remains of the fort and a Hanuman temple. It is believed that the Lord protects this place from evil. Trek starts from Bari village through the dense pine forests, and it takes 2 hours to reach there. From the top, you can see the spectacular views of Dhauladhar ranges on one side, and on the other is the beautiful Kangra valley. The climb is quite steep, and through your way, you’ll spot rivers, bridges, shepherds with their flocks, and you’ll feel as fascinating as the story behind. You can stay here for a night camping as well.
6. Mountain Biking/Cycling Activities
Adventure enthusiasts often look for exciting sports. Mountain biking/ cycling is one of the most adventurous activities to be done in Bir Billing. If you are experts at driving in the hilly areas, you can opt to ride a bike alone, but if not then it is ill-advised to go alone. Riding in mountains is dreadfully arduous. There are specially trained divers whom you can take along. Also, you can cycle to the Palpung Sherabling monastery in the Tibetan colony area. Easy and moderate. Get up and go, enjoy your trip to the mountains or keep exploring the town.
7. Hang Gliding
Hang gliding is the second prevalent activity of this quaint town, first is the evergreen paragliding. For this air master, you need to get trained ahead of time, so it is advisable to choose the operator wisely and take proper lessons before you go for it. Physical fitness is required here. Also, training needs a month or two so, if you want to indulge in it, you’ve to be prepared, but in case you don’t know about the same, you certainly are not ready for this. The flight starts from Billing and lands in Bir. You’ll glide over the witty mountains. For better views of the sun going down, glide in the evening.
Spend your audacious vacation in this bubbly town. Do paragliding in Bir, trek to secret places, camp under a billion stars, ride into the mountains, watch colorful creatures flying, all are going to amaze you in many ways. Make your trip to Bir a memorable one.
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Featured Image: Photo by Vipin Thakur
