The Journal

Notes from the valley.

Practical guides and quiet stories from Bir Billing — written to help you plan a better trip and see more of the mountains.

Bir Billing holds the highest paragliding take-off in India. Here's how a tandem flight works, what it costs, the best season, and how to prepare.

From tent types to bonfire nights and what to pack — a practical guide to camping in Bir Billing and making the most of the valley.

Two days, one night, and a sky full of paragliders. Here's how we'd plan a weekend camping package in Bir Billing.

Why Bir Billing has become one of India's most loved camping destinations — and what makes a night at the riverside camp special.

A hidden hamlet ringed by mountains, reached on foot or by bike. Here's how to plan the Rajgundha valley trek from Bir.

A short walk from camp leads to cold, clear waterfalls. Here's how to find the Gunehar and Bangoru falls and when to go.