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Bir Billing Paragliding Trip Guide: Season, Getting There and Planning

Bir Billing in the Kangra valley is India's best-known paragliding site. Pilots launch from Billing, a grassy ridge at about 2,400 m, and land in fields at Bir, roughly 1,100 m lower. Most visitors come for a tandem flight with a registered pilot, then stay on for the monasteries, cafés and walks. This guide covers when you can fly, how to plan around the weather, and the quickest ways to reach Bir by road or air.

Arriving at Delhi Airport: A Calm Guide for First-Time Visitors

Delhi's airport is big and busy, and the first hour after a long-haul flight can feel overwhelming. The good news: everything you need, from cash and a SIM card to a safe ride, is inside the arrivals hall. This is the order we suggest to our own guests, plus how to decide whether to head for the hills the same day.

Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj: A Guide for International Visitors

McLeod Ganj, above Dharamshala, is home to the Tibetan government-in-exile and the residence of the Dalai Lama, which gives it a character unlike anywhere else in India: monasteries, prayer flags, Tibetan cafés and the snow peaks of the Dhauladhar range just behind. It draws visitors from all over the world. Here's how to make the most of it, including how to attend a public teaching.

Can Foreigners Drive in India? Self-Drive vs Hiring a Driver

Many visitors from abroad are used to renting a car and driving themselves, and wonder whether they can do the same in India. The rules for foreign licences are less clear-cut than you might expect, and Himachal's mountain roads are among the most demanding in the country. This guide sets out what the sources say about licences, what driving in the hills is really like, and why most visitors choose a car with a local driver.