Billing: Flyers, Mountains and Cows

Billing is a small settlement in the upper reaches of Kangra Valley. A narrow winding road from Bir, near Palampur, ascends to Billing; this road continues further to Bara Bhangal Pass. Billing is the most popular hang-gliding destination in India. Apart from the fall for hang-gliding, Billing also offers splendid views of peaks of Dhauladhar Mountains. The flyers, who take off from here, land in the paddy fields of Bir which is right below in the valley. Billing is 44 km from Palampur and is 14 km uphill from Bir. Here are the pictures of Billing:

Sheep grazing precariously on the slopes - on the way to Billing — Sheep grazing precariously on the slopes (on the way to Billing)

A shanty with Dhauladhars in the backdrop

This flyer is flying exactly above Bir valley

The grassy meadow of Billing makes way for the forested mountains

This flyer has attained remarkable height

Ranthambhore Fort: One of the Oldest Forts in Rajasthan

Ranthambhore is amongst the earliest forts of India. As per some records, it is not only one of the oldest but also one of the most famous forts in Rajasthan. It is situated within the Ranthambhore National Park, which is amongst the most popular travel destinations in Rajasthan. The path within the sanctuary meanders through […]

Chittorgarh: Fort, Monuments, and History

Chittorgarh city has developed at the base of a massive fort – “Chittorgarh Fort”. This fort overlooks the city from above a 180 mt high lone hill. The fort walls enclose about 700 acres of area within them and all the monuments which you will read about further are encased in this fort. At first […]

Kangra Valley

Kangra Valley is one of the most beautiful regions of Himachal Pradesh. This lush green valley is dotted with sun-bathed paddy fields, tea-covered slopes and crisscrossed with gurgling streams. The major part of this valley is overlooked by the towering Dhauladhar mountains. The white-tipped peaks of Dhauladhars are like conscience keepers of the valley. As […]

Offbeat Historical Places in Karnataka

There are numerous historical places in Karnataka. Along with the known sites, there are many lesser-known heritage sites in this state. Karnataka was the hotbed of the religious art and architecture. Several dynasties have ruled in different regions spread across today’s Karnataka. The towns and cities which have served as the bases for these ruling clans […]

Halebidu: The Remains of a Mighty Empire

In the 12th century, Halebidu (also called Halebid) succeeded Belur as the capital of the Hoysala Empire. And the kings, who were great admirers of temple-architecture, continued their building activities here. They built several Hindu and Jain temples. Of all the Hindu temples, Hoysaleshwara temple has the most impressive carvings. It was commissioned by Vishnuvardhana […]