Trek Your Hearts Out At Bir Billing

Trekking is undertaken with a primary purpose of exploring and imbibing the essence of a beautiful scenery. It usually takes place in groups and on scenic mountain ranges, hill sides or in an unspoiled wilderness area. The northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is one such beautiful untouched place. There are tonnes of places for trekking inHimachal and Bir Billing is the queen of it all.

How to Reach Bir Billing?

●       Option 1 : Via Kullu Manali

The nearest airport to reach Billing is the Kullu Manali Airport at Bhuntar and the nearest rail head is at Joginder Nagar. After Reaching here, you can hire a taxi to reach Billing. Billing is also well connected to Manali by road. The Trek Length is about 14 km steep short cut trek from Bir to Billing.

●       Option 2 : Via Dharamshala and Mcleodganj

Another convenient alternative to the above route in order to reach Billing is through Dharamshala. One can also reach Bir by road from Dharamshala. Dharamshala is well connected by road and has convenient road transport facilities available from major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh and Shimla.

 

More Attractions in the Vicinity

1 : Dharamshala

Your trekking experiencein Bir Billing can be made further exciting by exploring the mesmerizing nearby towns of Himachal. This is a greatly captivating town in the upper area of Kangra Valley. The town is partitioned into two to three parts. The upper Dharamshala is called Mcleodganj, the middle is named as Kotwali Bazar and the lower area is known as the Kaccheri area. Dharamshala is surrounded by thick pine and deodar forests along with tea gardens and beautiful hills. Be a part of unforgettable trekking experience in Bir Billing.

Dharmashala houses Tibetans population and Tibetan government in exile. It is also the starting point to a number of trekking trails which lead trekkers across Dhauladhar into the upper Ravi Valley and Chamba district.

2 : Palyul Choekhorling

The Monastery Palyul Choekhorling also called as the Nyingmapa Buddhist Monastery was founded in the year 1980 by the greatly revered Rigo Tulku Rinpoche. It is also one of the largest monasteries in India and plays host to around 107 monks from various different countries such as Bhutan, Nepal, Ladakh and Tibet.

3 : Baijnath :

Baijnath is a enchanting picturesque town and a renowned pilgrimage destination for the followers of the Hindu religion. The primary attraction here is the ancient traditional Baidyanath Temple that is built in devotion to Lord Shiva. You can also visit Tashijong Gompa, situated at a distance of 5 km that is worth a visit. Bajinath is situated 46 km south east of Dharamshala. The temple is on the trekking path to Bir.

 

Trekking Experience in Bir Billing

One can go trekking from Bir (2,000m) to Billing (2600m). The 14 km stretch from Bir to Billing is actually a rocky road and it can be covered on foot. The Exact Location of Bir is 70 km from Dharamshala and Billing is situated around 84 km from Dharamshala.

So, no more waiting. Pack your bags, tag your explorer clan along and head straight up north to go trekking along the soul capturing paths from Bir to Billing and other places around it.