Tandem paragliding Bir Billing is the most loved and performed activity by tourists in Bir Billing. The tandem paragliding Bir Billing of 15 to 25 minutes costs around 2500 INR. This cost is worth it to get a bird’s view safely.
Paragliding would be one of the best activities If you love to do adventure and experience it, tandem paragliding is the best way.
In it, a passenger is strapped in front of the experienced pilot. There is no requirement for any paragliding skill for the passenger.
Many other aspects of tandem paragliding Bir Billing are explained below. So let’s get started.
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Tandem Paragliding Bir Billing
Tandem paragliding Bir Billing has three main types. They have different flying durations and paragliding costs. The tandem paragliding of short duration is recommended for the beginner. Those who want to do a paragliding course for solo paragliding are also advised to do short-duration paragliding first. It will give a better insight into paragliding activity.
| Tandem Paragliding Types | Flying Duration |
|---|---|
| short-duration | 15-25 minutes |
| mid-duration | 35-45 minutes |
| long-duration | 60-70 minutes |
Tandem paragliding price
As you know, there are three main types of tandem paragliding i.e. short duration, mid duration, and long duration. All three types have different prices and also durations.
| Tandem Paragliding Types | Paragliding Prices |
|---|---|
| short-duration | 2497 INR |
| mid-duration | 3997 INR |
| long-duration | 6997 INR |
Tandem paragliding age limit
The minimum tandem paragliding age limit at Bir Billing is 12 years. This age limit is also applicable for solo paragliding and paragliding courses.
There is no upper age limit for tandem paragliding Bir Billing or any other type. However, one must be fit enough to perform paragliding and have no critical illness.
Tandem paragliding weight limit
The paragliding wings are made to carry a specific weight range. The minimum weight limit for tandem paragliding for passengers is 15 kg.
The maximum weight limit for passengers is 90 kg. However, it may be exempted up to 105 kg by calculating the total weight of the pilot and passenger.
Tandem Paragliding Course
There are three tandem paragliding course that helps to become a licensed pilot at Bir Billing. They are P1+P2, P3, and P4 from basic to advanced levels with different durations and prices.
The P1+P2 is the basic paragliding course of 07 days. It costs around 25k INR. It starts with ground training and familiarisation of paragliding key terms. After passing 04 days of ground training, the trainee does 05 solo flights from the Billing take-off site under the trainer’s supervision.
The P3 paragliding course is advanced and mainly focuses on high and long-duration flying. This 07-day course costs around 30k INR.
The P4 paragliding course also known as the Cross-country course (XC) mainly focuses on long-distance flying. This 12-day course costs around 50k INR. It is helpful for solo pilots who want to participate in the paragliding championship. The tandem paragliding pilots mainly skip this course.
Tandem paragliding tips
Some important tips will make your paragliding experience much more enjoyable.
- Before booking tandem paragliding Bir Billing ensures the pilot has a license and good paragliding experience.
- Ensure the paraglider and safety equipment are in good condition.
- Don’t forget to carry important things like sunglasses, full-sleeved shirts, trousers, and a good pair of sports shoes, etc.
- Carry a government-issued photo ID proof.
- Ensure the availability of an emergency parachute.
- Try to avoid paragliding in bad weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is tandem paragliding?
In tandem paragliding Bir Billing a passenger is strapped in front of an experienced pilot. The passenger needs no prior skill of paragliding. However, the passenger must have good physical and mental health.
Is tandem paragliding safe?
An experienced and licensed pilot does tandem paragliding along with a passenger. There are also strict government safety rules that help to maintain safety during paragliding. So tandem paragliding Bir Billing is one of the safest adventure activities.
How to book paragliding in bir billing?
There are few paragliding agencies in Bir Billing. They provide almost similar services for tandem paragliding. You can find them on the Internet for paragliding booking or contact us.
How to reach Bir Billing?
There are many ways to reach Bir Billing like by bus, car, train, or flight. The best and most affordable way is coming by Volvo buses. They are available in Delhi and Chandigarh and drop near the Bir Billing landing site.
How to get the best Bir Billing packages?
The Bir Billing packages include transit to Bir Billing, stay, paragliding, treks, camping, cycling, Bangoru waterfall trek, hiking, and many more such activities. We are one of the best travel agencies in Bir Billing and provide customized Bir Billing Packages. You can reach us to get an extra discount.
Conclusion
In Himachal Pradesh, there are many tandem paragliding sites like Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Chamba, etc. They all offer tandem paragliding of duration 05 to 10 minutes costing between 1500 INR to 4000 INR.
These sites don’t offer favorable paragliding conditions due to their geography. They offer just a trailer of tandem paragliding.
However, Bir Billing is the world’s 2nd best paragliding site due to its geographical location. It’s take-off site Billing spread on enough area. Its slop and shape deflect the prevailing wind in an upward direction that helps the paraglider to go high in the air for a long duration.
That is why tandem paragliding Bir Billing has different flying durations and is loved by all paragliding lovers. The beginners are advised to do short-duration tandem paragliding first. After taking paragliding experience they can go for long-duration paragliding and courses.
