Overview
Delhi to Bir is roughly 460–520 km depending on the start point, and realistically 11 to 13 hours by taxi via Chandigarh, Una and the Kangra valley. That's a very long day, so most travellers either leave Delhi before dawn or break the trip with a night in Dharamshala or Palampur. The payoff is arriving at India's best-known paragliding site with your own car for the take-off ridge at Billing and side trips to the monasteries. Flying to Kangra airport, about 68 km from Bir, is the quicker alternative when flight times work.
Usual route: NH44 to Chandigarh, then Una, Kangra and Palampur (NH154)
Included
- Fuel and driver allowance
- Tolls and state entry taxes
- Pickup anywhere in Delhi
- Short refreshment stops
Not included
- ×Parking at sightseeing stops
- ×Detours beyond the agreed route (quoted upfront)
- ×Night allowance on trips that need one (quoted upfront)
The climb from Delhi to Bir
How high you go, and the stops along the way. Useful if anyone in your group gets motion sick or feels the altitude.
Start
216 m
Delhi
Total climb
+1,309 m
over ~500 km
Finish
1,525 m
Bir
- Delhi
- Murthal
- Una
- Palampur
- Bir
Illustrative profile. Start, finish altitudes are approximate; stops are shown in order, not to scale.
Delhi to Bir taxi fare and cab rates
Starting prices for a one-way trip (~500 km), per vehicle, with fuel, driver, tolls and HP entry tax included. Your exact price is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you book; it can vary with dates, vehicle model and extra stops. All Himachal taxi fares
₹11,500
starting · one way
₹14,500
starting · one way
₹16,000
starting · one way
₹26,000
starting · one way
Your quote
Delhi → Bir
Sedan · one way · ~500 km
- FuelIncluded
- Driver & driver allowanceIncluded
- Highway tollsIncluded
- Himachal state entry taxIncluded
- Pickup anywhere in DelhiIncluded
Total you pay
starting price
₹11,500
Only ever extra: parking at sightseeing stops you choose (paid at cost), and detours you add on the day (quoted before you go).
Driving tips for this route
- 1Start from Delhi by 4–5 am if you want to reach Bir the same day; otherwise plan an overnight in Palampur or Dharamshala.
- 2Two drivers aren't needed if you split the trip, which is also safer than one 13-hour day.
- 3Tell us early if you're carrying your own paragliding kit; it needs boot or roof space.
Worthwhile stops on the way
Delhi
Pickup
Murthal
Highway dhabas about an hour out of Delhi; the classic breakfast stop.
Una
Where the plains end and the foothills begin; a lunch stop.
Palampur
Tea-garden town about 35 km before Bir; the best overnight halt.
Bir
Drop at your hotel
Weather & road conditions
When to go to Bir
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January: Fine, check weather | February: Fine, check weather | March: Best time | April: Best time | May: Best time | June: Fine, check weather | July: Monsoon, landslide risk | August: Monsoon, landslide risk | September: Fine, check weather | October: Best time | November: Best time | December: Fine, check weather |
- Best time
- Snow likely, roads can close
- Monsoon, landslide risk
- Fine, check weather
Pickup options
- • Delhi NCR addresses (Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad)
- • Delhi airport (all terminals)
- • New Delhi and Nizamuddin stations
Other ways to travel
Overnight Volvo buses run from Delhi to Baijnath or Bir Road in about 12–13 hours. Flights to Kangra (Gaggal) plus a 2-hour taxi are faster when schedules suit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Delhi to Bir cab cost?+
Starting one-way fares are Sedan ₹11,500, SUV ₹14,500, Toyota Innova Crysta ₹16,000, Tempo Traveller ₹26,000, all-inclusive with fuel, driver, tolls and Himachal entry tax. Your exact taxi price is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you book.
How far is Bir from Delhi by road?+
About 460–520 km depending on your start point, usually 11 to 13 hours by taxi (approximate; verification pending).
Should we do the drive in one day?+
You can with a very early start, but a night in Palampur or Dharamshala makes it far more comfortable.
Is flying to Kangra quicker?+
Usually. Kangra airport is about 68 km from Bir, 2 to 2½ hours by taxi.
Can the same car take us to Billing for our flight?+
Yes, if you book it for the days you're in Bir. The Billing take-off is about 14 km up from Bir.
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