# Dharamshala to Bir Billing taxi

Bir Billing is about 65 km from Dharamshala, around 2–2.5 hours each way via Palampur and Baijnath. We usually run it as a return day trip in a sedan, timed around your tandem paragliding flight.

- **Distance:** ~65 km
- **Drive time:** 2–2.5 hrs each way
- **Season:** All year
- **Vehicle:** Sedan or SUV

## On the way

1. **Dharamshala** (Start): Pick-up from your hotel, in town, near Norbulingka or in McLeod Ganj.
2. **Palampur** (On the way): Tea estates below the Dhauladhar. A good stop on the way back.
3. **Baijnath** (On the way): An old stone Shiva temple beside the highway.
4. **Bir** (~65 km): The landing site and the Tibetan colony, with monasteries and cafés.
5. **Billing** (Take-off): The take-off ridge above Bir, up a narrow mountain road. Operators usually drive flyers up.

## Good to know

- **Flight and cab together:** Tell us you want to fly and we book a certified pilot with a registered operator, then plan the drive around your slot.
- **Weather:** Flights depend on the weather. If we cancel for weather, we reschedule or refund in full.
- **Make a day of it:** Add the monasteries at Bir or the tea gardens at Palampur on the way back.

## Frequently asked questions

**How far is Bir Billing from Dharamshala?**

About 65 km, or 2–2.5 hours by road via Palampur and Baijnath.

**Can I do Bir Billing as a day trip from Dharamshala?**

Yes. Most guests drive over in the morning, fly, and are back in Dharamshala by evening. The cab waits for you while you fly.

**Do I book the paragliding separately?**

No. We can book a tandem flight with a certified pilot in the same enquiry as the cab.

## Trips on this road

- [Triund Trek & Bir Billing Flight](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/tours/triund-trek-bir-billing-flight): Dharamshala, 3 nights · 4 days, adventure. Route: McLeod Ganj, Triund, Bir Billing. Best: Mar – Jun, Oct – Nov. A night on the Triund ridge, then a tandem paragliding flight over the Kangra valley.
- [Kangra Valley Family Week](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/tours/kangra-valley-family-week): Dharamshala, 5 nights · 6 days, culture. Route: Norbulingka, McLeod Ganj, toy train, Bir. Best: All year. Norbulingka, McLeod Ganj, the Kangra Valley toy train and Bir, at a family pace.
- [Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj Escape](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/tours/dharamshala-mcleod-ganj-escape): Dharamshala, 3 nights · 4 days, culture. Route: Norbulingka, McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu, Triund. Best: All year. Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama temple complex, Bhagsu and the Skyway, from Buddha House.

Fare: a fixed fare quoted on WhatsApp (+91 76500 90909) before you travel. Distances are approximate. Fares include fuel and driver. Tolls, parking and state entry taxes are shown separately in your quote.

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