Bir Biling and Paragliding it is

 

We are at Bir Biling, this is the point of Asias highest Para Gliding. 

 

It is at 8000 feet and windy as hell, we made a beeline for indulging our self in the sport, After all not everyday can we get to this place and luckily for us the weather Gods were kind and we had excellent weather, so we Went off to Biling to do the jump, landing is at Bir

 

 

 

Contemplating if it is worth risking my life up there.

 

 

Thus the name Bir Biling name of 2 villages here, What a adventure it was I tell you and not scary at all as you might have seen viral videos of folks howling, I think it is just to make the video Viral.

I had a blast and would do it again in a heartbeat, the pilot actually does all the work when one does Tandem jump (2 people) and is a breeze, it is like sitting in a chair in the sky with all atmospherics pressure working on you, I would suggest not having any meals at all for 3 hours before the jump and it might make one throw up

Charges for the jump was Rs. 3075.00 for 20 minutes, we were up for 30 minutes and was not charged extra. 

Jump done we were off to our camp sight, OMYA camp, run by Monica and Deepa, ( they can be contacted at:  OMYAFORESTCAMPS@GMAIL.COM  and/or - 9910948534 what a pleasant place 10 KM from the village of Bir,  it is a campsite that is a absolute pleasure to be at, and staff very friendly and helpful on all counts I say, I would highely recommend it.

 

 

 

The next day we spend exploring a temple by the river side

 

The path to the river body looks a easy trek and it takes one to a lovely spot where one can contemplate on the world or admire the beauty of the space.

but yes the path is not a bed of roses all the way and a good part like 500 mtrs is just rocks and a interesting trek to the water body.

The final bit is easily reached by a steep set of stairs or just plain boulder

That's me posing by a temple which is situated on the side of the water body and has trout fish in the water.

Next on the agenda was waterfall, which was again very lovely a place and involved quiet a bit of trek, not the the distance is long, but the path is quiet tricky and makes sense to take a guide to help one along the way, they charge Rs 300/ guide( negotiable ) and well worth it I say.

 

As we start the trek, for the first 400 meters is a breeze indeed

 

 

Soon we find our self on hands and knees if one is not too fit and well balanced.

 

 

 another 200 meters and more obstacles are there, which needs a helping hand

Primarily the guide is required to help one get over the obstacles 

 

 

Finally one is at the waterfall with all its glory , picture courtesy of Dr Ravi Shanker, my travel buddy on this trip.

 

paragliding costs Rs 3000+75 Indian rupee for 15- 20 minutes

Omya Forest camp:  9910948534, ask for Monica

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