Indian Himalayas
26 Oct - 4 Nov 2024 (10 full days)
Introduction to vol-bivouac in Himalayas
Paragliding XC and vol-bivouac course in Bir Billing and Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh in October, the best paragliding season.
Reliable flying with vultures, vol-biv options for every level, all spiced with Tibetan and Indian culture!
Himalayas are calling
Bir Billing, a small Tibetan colony in Himachal Pradesh, at the gate of Himalayas and not far Dharamshala and Dalai Lama’s residence (which you can see from the air!)
Every year in October, when the season is over on the Northern but hasn’t quite started on the Southern Hemisphere, Bir becomes a center of the paragliding world. Pilots from all over the world come and create unique community, all spiced with Tibetan and Indian culture.
vol-bivouac adventure
Flying in Bir in October is very reliable for the mountains, unflyable days are extremely rare, and motivated pilots can fly even 50h in two weeks! There is an infinity of options for pilots at any level, from first 50, 100 (or even 150-200km!) XC on the front ridge, flights to the legendary ‘back’ toward the majestic 5000m peaks all the way to multiday expeditions into the heart of the Himalayas.
It’s one of the best imaginable areas to start vol-bivouac adventure. We will warm up at the front, then we will start vol-bivouac adventures – spend some nights out in the stunning mountains (i.e. 360, Dharamsala, Hobbiton, Parashar Lake). We will acclimatize to the altitude and if the conditions are safe and you are keen, we might fly and camp at the legendary ‘back’ for some real high mountain experience in thin air and unforgettable views.
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The best time and place for every
(aspiring) mountain pilot!
Reliable weather
It's the best time to fly in Himalayas! It's not unusual to do 40-50h within 2 weeks!
Stunning mountains
And unlimited vol-bivouac potential for any pilot, from very first nights out to big expeditions into very high mountains.
Transport and accomodation
We help to organize transport from the airport and accomodation so you just come and dive into an adventure!
Exotic Attractions
Eating out, road trip on a legendary Royal Enfield, buying local art, visiting Dalai Lama's residence's complex... There is so much to do apart from flying and it's cheap!
Price: 1900EUR (10 full days)
Included: full time guidance, practical and theoretical support.
Not included: pg and bivouac equipment, insurance, meals and drinks, lodging beyond vol-biv nights (however we can take care of booking for you, there are various options in Bir from 5eur to 30eur per night depending on your chosen standard). We do not run retrieve service in Bir as local taxis are cheap and plenty.
To book your spot, send us an email via Contact Form and we’ll discuss the details. To confirm your participation, you’ll be asked to pay 30% deposit. The deposit is non refundable but it can be transferred to another date, any other group adventure or 1:1 coaching, or to another pilot you send our way.
For pilot requirements and more important details please have a look here.
