GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Bir Billing is a small village surrounded by big mountains famous for paragliding in himachal Pradesh. It is known paragliding both, which serves as a landing ground for paragliders. Bir-Billing in the Dauladhar mountain range is known as one of the finest aero sports sites in the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mostly referred as “Paragliding Capital of India”, Bir is also a noted centre for ecotourism, spiritual studies and meditation. Bir is also home to a Tibetan refugee settlement with several Buddhist monasteries and a large stupa.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most famous spot in Billing is its paragliding take-off point, which is the world’s second highest, towering at 8, 000ft, offering panoramic views of the valley below. The landing site is in the western fields of Chowgan in Bir.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hang Gliding was first introduced in Bir in 1980. Since then, it has been one of the major attractions of tourists in the area. Bir-Billing is even listed as one of the most beautiful sites for the sport. Interested people can undergo a training program in the Aero Sports Complex of Bir, which is run by the HTDC.