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Village in Himachal Pradesh, India
Photo: Dave 'Coconuts' Kleinschmidt, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Bir is a town in the eastern end of the Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh with a friendly, relaxed Indian population and a large Tibetan (Khampa) community. It is home to several educational institutions, monasteries, and nonprofit organizations (NGOs). It is becoming a popular off-the-beaten-path destination for meditation courses, volunteering, and ecotourism.
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An eco-campus for compassionate living, set on a hill with breathtaking views overlooking Bir and the Kangra Valley, offering programs in sustainable living and contemplative practice, and creating green jobs for local villagers.
A Karma Kagyü Tibetan Buddhist Monastery located in woodlands between Bir and Baijnath, headed by the 12th Tai Situ Rinpoche and also host of frequent visits from Mingyur Rinpoche.
Fun Museum with 1hr of Mind bending fun with illusions. Interactive & immersive experience. Optical and sensory illusions and augmented reality.
A cool little cafe, specialising in South Indian food, coffee. Fast and friendly service.
Made-from-scratch seasonal vegetarian cafe serving wholesome nourishing meals and drinks. Made to order sourdough bread and cakes for little celebrations. Filter coffee. Fresh juices.
A cute cafe. Bright and colourful decor. Ground floor a little noisy due to the proximity of the road. Quieter and larger terrace. Excellent coffee and iced drinks. Fantastic desserts. Welcoming service.
A very organic cafe with outdoor seating. Excellent espresso based coffees. Serene location. Healthy vegetarian meals. Free wifi and small but good selection of books.
Standard airy rooms with attached bathrooms, hot water and LED TVs. Regular & fast food available on order.
A nice place in Upper Bir with homely environment having nine luxurious rooms with attached bathrooms, 24 hot water, great Indian food on order.
Bir Billing Camping is eco-friendly and developed in a sustainable way. They used bamboo in their camp site to build a common bath and toilets. Bamboo is also used for the bases of the tents to elevate them off the ground and reduce the use of concrete. The tents are safe and insulated from rain water. Camping food is mostly cooked from locally grown vegetables by nearby villagers. Waste water is cleaned in a traditional way, by stone sand recycling, and released to orchid trees. Kitchen waste is divided into recyclable, biodegradable and non-biodegradable. All biodegradable wastes are decomposed and utilized accordingly.
Electric heated showers. Restaurant facilities, 12 bedrooms.
Pleasant rooms (16 doubles) with attached bathrooms and solar heated showers. Quiet environment and restaurant facilities.
Dharmalaya is set on a hillside with breathtaking views over Bir and the Kangra Valley, with accommodation for volunteers and programme/retreat participants in private rooms, private tents, shared dormitories, and shared tents. They also provide vegetarian and vegan meals.
All rooms have attached bath.
Surya
A nice place with 14 rooms with 24-hour hot water and Wi-Fi in every corner of the hotel.
Electric heated showers. Nice hostess and husband. Very clean. Fast food joint also with Wi-Fi facility.
Simple, modern and stylish rooms. Hot water. Gated parking. Restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff.
Luxury camp in the hills of Bir.
Spacious and clean rooms with attached bathrooms. Mountain view. Complimentary breakfast. Free Wi-Fi. 24/7 hot water. Hygienic kitchen
A chain hotel with modern spacious rooms and beautiful views from the balcony.
Bir Billing
Services provided include paragliding, camping and trekking. There is an attached washroom in the camps at Bir Billing.
Paramountains
You can park your vehicle here. In this mountain village area, enjoy the luxurious room. Please keep the environment friendly. Food is available on order. Private parties are not permitted, and the house should be treated with care.
Super Deluxe Rooms with Balcony and Mountain View. Includes Breakfast. Peaceful location near adventure activity zone. Ideal for couples, families, and solo travelers. In-room dining, daily housekeeping, and premium amenities available.
By bus
Bir is about four hours from Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj.
By train
By taxi
Taxis are usually available in the Upper Bir bus stand and in the main intersection of the Tibetan colony.
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