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Bir is a rural village located in the west of Joginder Nagar Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India.It's the paragliding capital of India [1] [2] and the location of the Bir Tibetan Colony, founded in the early 1960s as a settlement for Tibetan refugees after the 1959 Tibetan uprising.
Another attraction of Bir is the Bir Tibetan Colony, with several monasteries and fine works of art. The area is becoming a popular destination for more adventurous paraglider pilots. It offers reliable and wide-ranging conditions in a wide range of environments, from the relative security of the largely wooded Dhauladar range to the more ...
Billing, situated 28 kilometers from Palampur near Bir, is an important hub for paragliding. Paraglider pilots often land near Palampur after undertaking cross-country flights starting from Billing. Palampur is also home to numerous Buddhist monasteries, adding to its cultural richness and appeal.
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Bir Tibetan Colony is located east-southeast of Dharamshala and is three hours by bus from Dharamshala. It is situated 6 km south of the popular paragliding destination of Billing, on the way to the Thamsar Pass leading to Bara Bhangal. Geologically, Bir is situated in the Dhauladhar Range of the foothills of the Indian Himalayas.
Bir railway station is a small railway station in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh. Its code is BIR. It serves Bir village. The station consists of two platforms. The platforms are not well sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation. [1] [2] [3]
The Cameron Mitchell Restaurants-run hall holds ten foodservice locations, three bars, and indoor, patio, and rooftop seating. It is situated in the historic Budd Dairy Company building, a former milk processing and distribution facility. The space was renovated beginning in 2018, and opened in April 2021.