The Bir Billing is a hill station and trekking starts when you step out of your door. The trekking becomes more satisfying as you leave the Bir Billing center point.
Although there are dozens of trek in Bir Billing which are famous and most visited by people.
I can better explain these trek in Bir Billing, as I was born and brought up at Bir Billing and explored all of these treks many times.
So let’s deep dive in to get a better overview of each trek in Bir Billing.
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The Garh trek in Bir Billing
Once a king fort now converted into Mata Maheshwari Temple is one of the best half-day treks. The trek starts from Ahju village which is 02 km from Bir Tibetian Colony.
The 02 km motorable distance from Bir Tibetian Colony to Ahju can also be covered by walking. The remaining 02 km trek from Ahju to Garh will take only 01 hours.
The Garh is located on a hilltop and provides a mesmerizing view of the surroundings. You can easily see Beas River in the south and Billing, Hanuman Garh in the north direction from here.
Bangoru waterfall trek in Bir Billing
The Bangoru waterfall also known as the hidden waterfall Bir is a beautiful hidden gem of Bir Billing area. It is 07 km from the Bir Tibetian Colony and has two different trek options.
The first trek starts at Bir Tibetian Colony which is 07 km via the village Kotli, Gunehar village, Bangoru village, and finally Bangoru waterfall.
To start the second trek, first you must complete a 06 km distance by vehicle from Bir Tibetian Colony to Bangoru village. The trek of 01 km starts from Bangoru village and takes 30 minutes to reach Bangoru waterfall.
Billing take-off site trek in Bir Billing
The Billing take-off site is 1500 meters from sea level on the top of Dhauladhar range. It is the world’s second-highest paragliding site after Mount Everest paragliding site.
The Billing trek from Bir Tibetian Colony is about 07 km one-way. This unpaved trek is through a beautiful and serene forest. The Billing trek is a day trek and takes 03 to 04 hours one-way.
On the way to Billing, you will find some water springs and a temple of Goddes.
Hanumangarh trek in Bir Billing
The Hanumangarh was a fort of the Bhangal dynasty whose capital was Bir. It is named after Lord Hanuman as King Prithvi Singh was a great devotee of Lord Hanuman.
Hanumangarh is located in such a place on the Dhauladhar range where you can have a 360-degree view and have a glimpse of Thamsar Pass, Chenna Pass, Chota Bhangal, Bir Billing area, Beas river, Mandi, and Jalsu Pass.
There are two different treks to Hanumangarh, one is via Bari Village and the second one is via Chenna Pass.
The one-way 09 km trek via Bari village is unpaved, sloppy, and not recommended for beginners.
The trek via Chenna Pass is best for beginners. This trek starts from Chenna Pass which is 28km from Bir Tibetian Colony. The 03 km one-way trek from Chenna Pass to Hanumangarh takes only 02 to 03 hours.
Marhola Village Trek in Bir Billing
Marholais a beautiful village situated at the adjacent peak of the Billing take-off site. Marhola village was once inhabited by local people is 1200 meters from sea level.
The trek for Marhola village starts from Lahar village which is 03 km from Bir Tibetian colony.
This trek is about 05 km and takes 03 to 04 hours one-way. The Marhola village trek passes through the beautiful grass fields, and dense forest, and along the Bangoru waterfall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bir Billing trek distance and cost?
There are many treks in Bir Billing of different distances and thus the pieces vary. The average distance of a day trek is about 08 km one-way and costs 2000 INR.
What are the best things to do in Bir Billing?
Bir Billing is one of the best destinations for paragliding and other adventure activities like trekking, hiking, camping, Rope climbing, Bungee jumping, etc.
How to learn paragliding in Bir Billing?
You have to join a few paragliding courses from basic to advanced to learn paragliding. There are mainly P1+P2, P3, and P4 courses for paragliding.
Conclusion
There are many beautiful trek of different distances and difficulty levels in Bir Billing. Every trek gives different experiences to every person.
Here I have explained only a few of those which are the best of all. If you need more filtration then Hanumangarh trek and Bangoru waterfall trek would be the result.
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