Paragliding BIR-BILLING
Unlike other aerial adventures, paragliding is more than just the buzz—it’s also about the joy of feeling like you own a pair of wings. Add to that the quiet, endless sky, and the panoramic views of deep valleys and soaring peaks, and you get the very picture of serenity. After jumping off a cliff at Billing at 8,000 feet above sea level, you float in the sky, sharing the space with sweeping eagles. The meadows that roll by underneath are lush and flamboyant. While Bir– Billing hosts a Paragliding World Cup (pwca.org) every few years for professionals, thrill-seekers only get the option of tandem rides. But no one’s complaining as this only means no risk, and much more fun. After you land in the vast grounds of the Tibetan colony in Bir, we suggest gorging on some mouth-watering mutton momos, thukpa, and laphing.
GETTING THERE Bir is connected to Delhi (525 km) by daily buses. Hire a cab to go further to Billing.
STAY The Sky Village (starts from `3,500/US$ 50, theskyvillage.com) offers comfortable accommodation close to paragliding sites.
PLAN IT WITH Friends Adventures & Tours (birbilling.com)