Bir Billing is a popular destination for paragliding and is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. While Bir doesn’t have its own airport or railway station, visitors can still easily reach this location via different modes of transportation depending on their preference and convenience.
The nearest airport to Bir Billing is the Kangra Airport (DHM), also known as the Gaggal Airport, located in Dharamshala which is approximately 68 Km from Bir. From the airport, one can hire a taxi or a cab to reach Bir Billing.
The nearest broad gauge railway station is at Pathankot, which is about 142 Km from Bir Billing. Another option is the Ahju railway station, a narrow gauge station, is only 3 Km away from Bir but has less connectivity. From the railway stations, one can take a bus or hire a cab to reach Bir Billing.
Bir Billing is well connected to different cities by road. Buses, both private and state-run, operate regularly to Bir Billing from nearby cities. One can also drive to Bir Billing. The roads are mountainous and can be challenging but offer scenic views.
By Flight: Take a flight to Gaggal Airport, then hire a taxi or cab to Bir Billing.
By Train: Take a train to Pathankot and then a taxi or bus to Bir Billing.
By Road: Drive or take a bus via NH44 and NH154. Recommended stop over at Chandigarh.
By Flight: Take a flight to Gaggal Airport, then a taxi to Bir Billing.
By Train: Reach Pathankot by train and then continue to Bir Billing by road.
By Road: It's a long drive and not usually recommended. However, for those willing to drive, recommended stop overs include Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Jaipur, and New Delhi.
By Flight: Take a flight to Gaggal Airport, then hire a cab to Bir Billing.
By Train: Take a train to Pathankot and from there, proceed by road to Bir Billing.
By Road: Again, a very long drive, with recommended stop overs at Varanasi and Lucknow.
By Flight: Fly to Gaggal Airport from Bangalore and take a cab from there.
By Train: Board a train to Pathankot and continue to Bir Billing by road.
By Road: A cross-country drive, not generally recommended, stop overs can be at Hyderabad, Nagpur, Agra, and Delhi.
By Flight: Take a flight to Gaggal Airport, then a taxi to Bir Billing.
By Train: Take a train to Pathankot and proceed by bus or cab from there.
By Road: It’s an extremely long drive with recommended stop overs at Hyderabad, Nagpur, and Delhi.
By Flight: Take a flight to Gaggal Airport and then hire a cab.
By Train: Board a train to Pathankot and then transfer to a bus or taxi to Bir Billing.
By Road: The drive is long, with recommended stops in Nagpur and Delhi.
By Flight: Fly to Gaggal Airport, then take a taxi.
By Train: Take a train to Pathankot, then bus or taxi.
By Road: A long drive with a suggested stop over at Jaipur and Delhi.
By Flight: Fly to Gaggal Airport and take a cab.
By Train: Train to Pathankot followed by road transport to Bir Billing.
By Road: It's a lengthy drive, with suggested stop overs at Indore and Jaipur, then continuing towards Delhi.
By Flight: Fly to Gaggal Airport from Jaipur and then hire a taxi.
By Train: Board a train to Pathankot, followed by a cab or bus to Bir Billing.
By Road: Travel by road via NH48 and NH44 with a possible stop over at Delhi.
By Flight: Take a flight to Gaggal Airport and then a taxi.
By Train: Travel to Pathankot by train and proceed by road.
By Road: The drive can be broken with a stop at Udaipur, then Jaipur, followed by Delhi and then towards Bir Billing.
Note: The travel durations and routes may vary based on traffic conditions and transport availability. Planning stop overs for rest and refreshment is advised for longer journeys by road. Regularly confirm the status and schedules of flights and trains as they are subject to change.