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Bir Billing Paragliding & Monastic Escape

Tour Overview

This package offers a perfect blend of high-adrenaline flight and serene Tibetan culture. You will take off from Billing (the world's second-highest paragliding site) and land in the charming village of Bir, spending your downtime exploring ancient monasteries and vibrant local cafes.

Package Inclusions

Accommodation: 2 nights in a Deluxe Room or Luxury Swiss Tent.
Meals: 2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners (including one bonfire dinner).
Paragliding: 15–20 minute tandem flight with a certified pilot.
Extras: GoPro video of your flight, local guide for hikes, and all internal transfers (Bir to Billing take-off point).

Package Exclusions

Travel: Volvo bus tickets to/from Delhi/Chandigarh (can be added on request).
Insurance: Mandatory paragliding insurance (approx. ₹150–₹225 paid on-site).
Personal: Lunch, mountain bike rentals, and monastery entry fees.

Tour Highlights

Fly High: Experience the thrill of a 20-minute flight with 360° views of the Dhauladhar Range.
Waterfall Trek: A guided hike to the hidden Gunehar Waterfall.
Sunset Point: Watching the colorful paragliders land against a Himalayan sunset at the Landing Site.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Local Immersion

Arrive in Bir and check into your stay. After breakfast, visit the Chokling Monastery and take a leisurely walk through the Tibetan Colony. In the evening, explore the famous local cafés (like Garden Café or June 16) and enjoy a bonfire dinner.

Day 2: The Big Flight & Waterfall Hike

After breakfast, drive 18 km uphill to Billing. Strap in for your Paragliding session and land back in Bir. In the afternoon, embark on a 3-hour trek to Gunehar Waterfall. Spend the evening at the landing site to witness the sunset.

Day 3: Monasteries & Departure

A relaxed morning for Mountain Biking to Palpung Sherabling Monastery (Bhattu). Visit the Bir Tea Factory before checking out and boarding your evening bus/taxi.

Hotels

Day 1 & Day 2: Bir Colony | Chokling Art House

Description: A highly-rated boutique property located within the serene Chokling Monastery complex. It offers a unique cultural experience with rooms decorated in traditional Himalayan art and motifs. The hotel features a tranquil garden, an in-house café serving Tibetan delicacies, and stunning views of the monastery and the landing site. It’s the perfect spot to immerse yourself in the local monastic culture upon arrival.

Day 3: Departure | Check-out

Description: Enjoy a final breakfast with views of the monks going about their morning prayers. The property provides luggage storage and a comfortable common area if you wish to explore the nearby Sherab Ling Monastery or local tea gardens one last time before your departure toward Pathankot or Chandigarh.

Terms & Conditions

1. Booking & Payment Policy

All bookings are subject to availability and written confirmation.
Prices are dynamic and subject to change without prior notice.
Full payment must be cleared 30 days prior to departure.
Company reserves the right to cancel booking if payment is not received on time.
Late payments beyond 10 days attract 24% interest per annum.

2. Pricing & Rate Policy

Airline, hotel, and transport rates are dynamic.
Quotation does not guarantee final price.
Supplement charges may apply during festivals and blackout dates.
Rates are valid for Indian nationals only unless specified.
All fares are subject to change without notice.

3. Airline Policy

Airlines operate under DGCA regulations.
We are not responsible for airline delays, cancellations, or bankruptcy.
Passengers must bear additional cost in case of airline bankruptcy.
Boarding pass issuance is passenger responsibility.
Wrong ticket issuance must be reported within 2–3 hours.

4. Cancellation & Refund Policy

No cash refunds will be provided under any circumstances.

Approved refunds will be issued only as Credit Note.
Cancellation before 45 days – Credit Note valid for 6 months (any international tour).
Cancellation within 45 days – Credit Note valid for same tour within 6 months.
No refund for denied boarding, immigration issues, or unused services.

5. Passport & Visa Policy

Passport must have minimum 6 months validity from return date.
Minimum 3 blank visa pages required.
Passport validity is passenger’s responsibility.
Visa approval/rejection depends solely on respective Embassy.
We do not guarantee visa approval.

6. Hotel & Accommodation Policy

Hotels are subject to availability.
Similar category hotels may be provided if original hotel is unavailable.
We are not responsible for hotel service standards or amenities.

7. Travel Insurance

Insurance is issued on behalf of client.
All claims are subject to insurance company terms.

8. Liability Disclaimer

We act solely as consultant and booking agent.
Not responsible for loss of luggage, injury, theft, or death.
No porter service included unless specified.

9. Itinerary Changes

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw any departure.
Itinerary may be modified due to weather, strikes, government rules, etc.
No compensation for such changes.

10. Communication Policy

All changes/cancellations must be requested via email only.
Phone instructions will not be considered valid.
Quotation email is not booking confirmation.

11. Force Majeure

No liability for delays due to natural disasters, pandemics, strikes, political unrest, or government restrictions.

12. Governing Law

All disputes are subject to jurisdiction of Vadodara, Gujarat, India courts.

Bir Billing Paragliding & Monastic Escape

Bir Billing Paragliding & Monastic Escape