Hang Gliding, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh India

Since its introduction in 1980, Hang-gliding has become a popular sport in Bir. The launch site for hang-gliding is in Billing, which is 14 km away from Bir, while Bir acts as the landing site. Since 1984, Bir-Billing hosted three international and five national hang-gliding events. An Aero Sports Complex in Bir, run by the HTDC, provides training in this new sport. 

Hang-gliding started in Bir only in the 1980’s and has gained immense popularity. Billing (14 km) is the launch pad for hang-gliding, while Bir serves as the landing site. 

Sheltered by the mountains and surrounded by tea gardens. Bir (35 Km), serves as a playground for hang / para gliders and is well known for its Buddhist monasteries and tibetian handcrafts. One of the best aero sport sites in the world. Billing is 14 Kms away from Bir. With the mountain ranges serving as an  amphitheatre. Bir-Billing offer great opportunities for high altitude and cross-country flying for a stretch that extends to 200 Kilometers. Bir has Tibetan Monastery and tea gardens. Billing gained its importance as it came to be known as the best paragliding site in the state.