Where is Bir Billing?
Bir is situated in the southeast
portion of Dharamshala and it is located north of Bir on the path to the
Thamsar Pass that leads to Bir Bhangal. Bir Billing is located at a distance of
14 km from Bir. It is primarily a Buddhist town and also houses a monastery
along with a Tibetan handicraft center.
Camping is basically an outdoor
activity which includes overnight stays away from your home in a shelter such
as a tent. A campsite or camping pitch is an area or place utilized for overnight
stay in an outdoor location. A location like the northern scenic state of
Himachal Pradesh is not only ideal but also the best place for camping in
India.
Why Is Bir Billing So Much Fun?
Camping in Bir Billing is very
famous all over the country. In Billing, one can pitch their camping tent at
the ridge and be mesmerized by the spectacular view of the Kangra Valley along
with the panoramic view of the Beas Valley too. If you want to camp, it is
advisable to carry your provisions from Bir itself as nothing will be readily
available in Bir Billing.
However, the fun and excitement of
Bir Billing is not just restricted to camping. Bir Billing is also popularly
known as the land of Paragliding. Paragliding in Bir Billing
is greatly famous all over India and hence it is also called as the
Paragliding capital of the country. During the paragliding season, many
temporary tea stalls also pop here. This truly is an adventurer’s paradise.
How To Travel To Bir Billing?
Places near its vicinity such as Manali and Dharamshala have easy road routes that lead you to Bir.
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Option 1 : Dharamshala is very well
connected by road. There are convenient road transport facilities available
from various different metropolitan destinations of India including Delhi,
Chandigarh, Shimla and Pathankot to reach Dharamshala. The road network to
Dharamshala is very well-maintained and is also connected by National Highway 1
(NH1).
● Options 2 : The nearest railway station to
Dharamshala is Kangra Mandir (narrow gauge) which is located at a distance of
22 km.
● Option 3 : The nearest airport to
Dharamshala is the Gaggal airport situated in the Kangra valley. The airport is
located at a distance of 12 km from Dharamshala and post reaching here, you can
hire a taxi to reach Dharamshala.
What Things Should You Know Before You Head
Out Camping?
A very important thing to note is that if you are pitching your camp at Bir Billing, it is better to carry your own provisions from Bir itself.
Below is the basic list of
essential things you ought to carry without fail before traversing to Bir
Billing from Bir.
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Walking Stick
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Binoculars
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Camera
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Sleeping Bag
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Hiking Shoes
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Woolen Clothes
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Water And Snacks
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Torch
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Medical Kit
Other Places To Camp Near Billing
It's not just Bir Billing but
there are many other beautiful places around Billing that you could camp at and
capture great pristine and unadulterated memories while imbibing its pure
natural ambience. Dharmashala and its upper portion called as Mcleodganj are
among such places around Bir Billing where you could camping too.
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