Places to See in Bir Billing

Chokling Monastery: One of Bir's most popular Tibetan monasteries is Chokling Monastery, which is in the middle of the Tibetan Colony. This magnificent monastery is painted in white and is adorned with other bright colours. It has a stupa and a statue of Padmasambhava. The monastery offers unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains and as the monastery is situated just 1 km away from Bir Landing Site, one can also enjoy the beautiful sight of paragliders gliding through the skies.

Sherab Ling Monastery: The main prayer hall of the monastery has a stunning two-storey golden Maitreya statue. Built across a sprawling 3 acres of land, the Sherabling monastery is situated within the Bhatu forest in the foothills of the Himalayan ranges. The path leading to the monastery is full of pine trees on either side and the colorful prayer flags welcome everyone all through the way.The monastery is pretty huge and its complex includes beautiful Buddhist temples, gompas, and stupas. Inside the monastery, the sound of Buddhist monks reciting their prayers creates a spiritual aura.

The Drukpa Kagyu monastery: in Bir was established by the 8th Khamtrul Rinpoche near Palampur in Tashi Jong. It started with about 140 monks living there. The monastery has inscriptions and stone sculptures that portray the various sects and subsects of Tibetan culture. The placid environment of the monastery set in a spectacular backdrop makes it a great place to meditate and seek one’s inner self.

Bangoru Waterfalls: Located at a distance of just 4.5 km from the Tibetan Colony, Bangoru Waterfalls is one of the many small waterfalls in and around Bir. The Bangoru Waterfall looks calm and serene with milky white waters gushing through the rocks. The waterfall is usually devoid of the tourist crowd and the route to the waterfall from Gunehar Village or Billing junction in Bir can be found with Google Maps. The waterfall can be reached by a little trek and is a great spot for a secluded picnic. For those looking for places to visit in Bir Billing amidst the virgin beauty of nature, Bangoru Waterfall fits the bill perfectly well.

Bir Tea Garden: Bir has a pleasant climate that is ideal for growing tea, so tea gardens and tea plantations are found in plenty around here. Naturally, there are tea factories here and The Bir Co-operative Tea Factory Ltd near the Bir Bazaar is the biggest and most popular one.  The factory also allows tourists to enjoy an educational trip inside their premises and gives them an insight into the tea making process. One can also shop for freshly packed tea leaves and tea bags at these tea gardens.