Laundry
Revive your travel-weary clothes with our convenient hostel laundry service while you explore Bir.
Rs 10 / pieceCoworking with Coffee
Fuel your productivity with a cozy coworking desk and a complimentary coffee or a beverage of your choice.
Rs 150 per day (one beverage)Snooker
Rack 'em up and unwind with a game of snooker β reserve your table at our hostel for some cue action and relaxation.
Rs 150 per hour (2 players)Bonfire
Gather 'round the warmth of a crackling bonfire at our hostel and let the stories and laughter ignite your evening.
Rs 100 / person (min. 4x, booked atleast 3 hrs prior)Fitness Sessions
Energize your day with invigorating fitness sessions at our hostel, where we help you stay active while on the go.
Climbing Wall
Reach new heights of adventure at our hostel with an exhilarating climbing wall that awaits your ascent.
Rs 100 per person (10-minute session)Classic Paragliding (20 mins)
If you want a taste of what paragliding can be, the Classic flight is your gateway. This 20-minute joy flight with an experienced pilot will take you from 2500m at the Billing top to 1400m at the landing site in Bir.
Book NowPrime Paragliding (40 mins)
Letβs up the game and double-up the airtime! If you want to do a little more and take a long ride, try our Prime flight. Our experienced pilot will take you soaring above the take-off site, glide to a ridge nearby and land after exciting 40 minutes.
Book NowCross Country (90+ mins)
Fly with the Gods! Fly with la crème de la crème, the very best flying experience with the very best pilots, and stay afloat from anywhere between 90 minutes to 120 minutes. Experience the sustained thermic flying like the eagles and the vultures do.
Book Nowamuzium illusion museum
Unlock the secrets of perception at the Amuzium Illusion Museum, where mind-bending exhibits and interactive experiences challenge reality and defy explanation. Question reality, discover wonder!
Directionse-Cycling Tour to the 108 Stupas
A guided cycling excursion through the pine tree forests of Bir Billing on battery-powered pedal-assisted E-Bikes to visit the 108 Stupas and Palpung Sharabling Monastery.
Book NowCoffee 101 with Pahadee Coffee
Immerse yourself in a captivating guided tour, interactive βCoffee 101β sessions, and witness the magic of live coffee roasting. Engage with the art and science behind coffee, from farm to cup, and debunk myths along the way. Indulge your senses with a personalized coffee beverage of your choice, and take home a bag of freshly roasted beans, ensuring the flavors linger on your palate.
Book NowEpic 360Β° Tour to Rajgundha and Beyond
A thrilling 3-day, 2-night journey from Bir to Rajgundha & Palachak via Barot Valley. Drive, trek, and paraglide (optional) on this epic 360Β° tour.
Book NowCoffee 101 with Pahadee Coffee Roasters
Explore the world of coffee at PAHADEE Coffee Roastery! Take a guided tour and join our interactive βCoffee 101β sessions. Learn about coffee from start to finish, enjoy a personalized coffee, and get freshly roasted beans to take home. This journey will deepen your love for coffee. Join us at PAHADEE Coffee Roastery for an extraordinary experience!
When: Sunday, 7th January 2024 (limited seating)or book on any other day for a group of 6 or more. Contact 8091149832 for details Book Now
Deer Park
π 700mDeer Park (formerly Dzongsar Monastery) is an institute for the study of classical Indian wisdom traditions. The core vision of the Institute is to re-create the spirit of Nalanda, the great university of ancient India in which all traditions of Buddhism were studied and practiced, alongside other schools of classical Indian philosophy, arts and sciences.
Timings: 9:00 to 18:00Chokling Monastery
1.2kmNestled in the Tibetan Colony, Chokling Monastery in Bir offers tranquil surroundings and a unique atmosphere. This monastery, with its white exterior adorned with bright colors, provides peaceful views of the mountains. It's conveniently located just 1 km from Bir Landing Site, allowing visitors to enjoy paragliders in the sky. The serene setting, meditation center lawns, and fluttering colorful flags make Chokling Monastery a must-visit spot in Bir Billing.
Timings: 7:00 to 17:00Sakya Dirru Monastery
1.2kmSakya Monastery, with its distinctive blue façade, is among the less frequented monastic sites. Across from the monastery, there is a monks' school where you can often witness monks engaging in friendly games of football, basketball, or playful chases.
Timings: 8:00 to 16:00Nyingma Monastery
1.1kmLocated in the middle of the Tibetan colony, the Nyingma monastery is very accessible and hard to miss.
Timings: 8:00 to 16:00Palpung Sherabling
π 8kmNestled within the Bhatu forest at the foothills of the Himalayas, Sherabling Monastery spans 3 acres of tranquil land. Along the pathway, pine trees line both sides, while colorful prayer flags offer a warm welcome. The monastery's main prayer hall houses a stunning two-story golden Maitreya statue, and its expansive complex includes beautiful Buddhist temples, residential complex, and stupas. Inside, the chants of Buddhist monks immersed in prayer create a deeply spiritual ambiance.
Timings: 9:00 to 17:00Dzongsar Shedra
7kmThe Dzongsar Khyentse Institute is a Tibetan Buddhist higher learning college that serves practitioners from 300 monastic traditions. Approximately 500 student-monks enroll in comprehensive 11-year courses, and the institute boasts a grand temple capable of hosting more than 4,000 individuals.
Timings: 8:00 to 16:00Gunehar Waterfall Hike
5kmAlso called Bangoru Waterfall, is one of the most popular treks in Bir. The route can be a bit tricky and the path slippery. Hiring a guide is highly recommended
Difficulty: ModerateUpper Bari Hike
3kmWalk up to the Bari village and tune out the World. Listen to the sound of silence. Walk up to the Girgarh forest if you have time and energy left.
Difficulty: EasyGharnala Hike
4kmTake the beautiful trail from the Bari village; or take the easier road from Bir.
Difficulty: EasyHanuman Garh Trek
With an elevation gain of 2200m, this trek is not for the faint-hearted. The trek requires stamina and endurance, but offers 360 degree views of the dhauladhar mountains and the surrounding valleys.
Difficulty: Moderately StrenuousLahaar & Nainidhaar Hike
5kmWalk along the road to the beautiful Lahaar village, cross the stream and hike up the nainidhaar hill.
Difficulty: EasyMata Maheshwari Hike
5kmHike to the hills opposite Bir, and enjoy a different perspective of the Dhauladhar mountains and the valley.
Difficulty: ModerateSunset Hike
6km returnStart from Zostel and walk up to the Forest Rest House, walk along the road to Keori. Then walk to the Tibetan colony via the landing site before returning to the hostel
Difficulty: EasyTatwani Hot Springs
25km drive/3km hikeAn easy drive (75 minutes) and hike (60 minutes) to the Tatwani Hot Springs. Hiring a guide is recommended.
Difficulty: EasyUpper Bir Aashram Walk
1.6kmAn easy walk to the Vishudhhanad Aashram in Upper Bir; visit Shunya farm on the way; return via the Bari Bridge.
Difficulty: EasyCafe's & Gourmet Eating
Red Feathers
0mZostel • Try the lipsmacking items from Zostel Bir's in-house Red Feathers.
πBhoomi Cafe & Bakery
1kmColony • Bir expat community pride themselves to have such a fine bakery in town. Known for it's baked goods, their thaalis also come highly recommended.
πPahadee Coffee Roasters Cafe
1.5kmChaugan Chowk • A swanky new hip cafe in town by Pahadee Coffee Roasters. The cafe boasts some of the best coffee and views in Bir.
πGarden Cafe
1.5kmChaugan Chowk • One of the oldest cafes in Bir, popular amongst the paragliding community. Great for breakfasts.
πCafe Cloud Door
1.9kmChaugan Chowk • Try their mutton curry and rice; also serve pizzas, trout, and biriyanis; try their caramel custard
πNorthern Cafe
1.3kmLanding Site • Famed for it's amazing view of the sunset overlooking the landing site, it is a popoular cafe amongst the tourists.
Cafe Buransh
1.4kmLanding Site • A laidback cafe and restaurant conveniently located overlooking the landing site with rooftop seating. Good coffee and himachal delicacies.
Avva's South Indian Cafe
1.5kmLanding • The most famous (and only) South Indian (Andhra) restaurant in Bir.
π4 Tables
2.9kmGunehar • One of the oldest eateries in Bir; popular for it's pizzas. Advance booking recommended.
Silver Linings Cafe
1.5kmLanding Site • A cozy mud-cafe near the landing site with a beautiful bougainvillea tree and a neat little garden.
Tibetan
Adruk Restaurant
1kmColony • This is an old family-run place serving authentic Tibetan food.
πNyingma Restaurant
1.2kmColony • One of the more popular Tibetan restaurants conveniently located right opposite the Nyingma Monastery. The place has a big (outdoor and indoor) seating ideal for large groups.
πOld Himalaya Cafe
1.1kmColony • An old family run restaurant where you will find the locals eat. Try the pork fry with tingmo.
πStupa Restaurant
7kmBhattu • A family run Tibetan outlet adjoining the Sherabling Monastery and the Bhattu Stupas serving Indian and Tibetan food
πSimple Fast Food
1kmLanding • A simple yet delicious fastfood joint popular for it's momos and thukpas.
Himachali Cuisine
Bimla Dhaba
1.1kmColony • Visit this dhaba if you miss simple home made food; serves veg, chicken, mutton thali.
πKuku's Shere Punjab Dhaba
750mColony • A dhaba with a tandoor serving veg and non-veg food.
Nepali Dhaba @ Landing
1kmLanding • Lip-smacking simple (veg and nonveg) meals Nepali style. Eat here with the local commercial paragliding pilots.
πCho Cho's
1kmLanding • Come here for aaloo pooris and poha with chai for breakfast (or any time of the day)
πAra Cafe
1.1kmBir Khas • Famous for it's dhaam thaalis, it is a good place to sample Himachali delicacies.
Camp Bir Billing
2.5kmBari • Try their Himachali (veg and non-veg) food with breathtaking views of the mountains. Best to call and let them know of your arrival beforehand.
πNamlang Resort Bar
2kmChaugan • The only resto-bar in Bir serving alcoholic beverages with a variety of snack and food options.
πPahadee Coffee Roasters
2.6kmGunehar • Himachal's first and only specialty coffee roastery. Visit to the roastery is by appointment only but the coffee can be ordered online on their website
πvia Baijnath and Palampur 07:30 (daily)
via Baijnath 7:00, 7:30 7:40, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30
via Joginder Nagar, Barot 6:30, 7:30, 8:20, 11:30, 12:30
via Chandigarh 16:45 (daily)