Bir Is the Hidden Ecotourism Village Of Himachal Pradesh. Tucked between Kashmir and Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh has as much to offer as its famous neighbors. One such small and hidden place in Himachal as well as India is Bir. The remote town of Bir is known today for its tea gardens, Tibetan culture, monastery, ecotourism, and Para-gliding. Bir is the place of the history of the ancient Bara-Banghal Kingdom. Bir was the southern outpost of the kingdom, which was centered between the Dhauladhars and the Pir Panjal Range. Stretched from Bir in the southeast to Chamba in the west and Lahaul to the north. With a mixed population of a few thousand Indians and Tibetans. It is such a quiet place in Himachal that it will have an impactful effect on your mind for a long time.
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Why Bir Is Famous In India?
To the point, Bir is famous for best Paragliding site in India. Known as the paragliding capital of India. As well as Bir attracts adventure seekers from all over the world. Bir is also known to be a center for ecotourism as well as spiritual studies. Bir is also famous for authentic Tibetan food. Several restaurants run by the Tibetan family offer authentic Tibetan tasting and flavored food. One of the best places to visit in Himachal Pradesh for a long weekend gateway.
Bir Temperature
Within 7 months out of 12 months, Bir’s weather is very pleasant. At this time most of the tourists come to visit. Due to the monsoon (June July & August), the number of tourists is a bit low, and paragliding is completely closed to the weather at this time. Bir has wonderful pleasant summer and a bit of snowfall at peak in winters.
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How To Go
There are many ways to go to the ecotourism town, Bir. I go from Kolkata to Delhi and plan the rest to go from Delhi to Himachal mainly Bir. You can reach Bir by Volvo bus or by car from Delhi and Chandigarh.
Delhi To Bir
Delhi to Bir 489 kilometers. Time Take 11 to 12 hrs. There are various overnight buses ( Private and Government) operating from Delhi to Bir. Manju ka Tilla and Kashmeri gate from these two bus stand you will get a bus to Bir. Bus ranges from 1200 to 1400 depending upon the luxury and season.
Chandigarh To Bir
Chandigarh to Bir is 289 kilometers. You can get a direct bus from Chandigarh ISBT to Bir. Time takes 7hrs by Car or bus. Bus cost around 1000 Rs.
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Nearest Airport
The nearest airport is Kangra Airport, which is 68 kilometers away from Bir town.
From Dharamsala and Mecloadganj you can easily reach Bir colony by hiring a car or taking a local bus. It will take 6 to 7 hrs.
Please Note- Because of the pandemic, you have to wear a mask all the time on the streets of Bir, according to the rules of the government. The police can take a fine of up to 1000 rupees for not wearing musk.
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