Paragliding: One of the prime reasons for tourists coming to Bir-Billing is paragliding, and why not, it is one of the best paragliding spots in the world and the best in India.

Monasteries: Bir houses some of the most beautiful Tibetan monasteries (like Palpung Sherabling and Choukling monastery) representing the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Sakya traditions.

Bir is also a noted center for ecotourism, spiritual studies, and meditation. It is home to one of the biggest Tibetan Buddhist settlements in India with a number of monasteries and shedras (monastic colleges) of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in Bir.

You can attend their Morning Prayer session or take a cycling tour through the Bhattu forest to reach the monastery, or, just sit there and enjoy the fine architecture open views around.

Tea Factory Tour: There is a whole process involved in how the tealeaf transitions into the drink that reaches you every morning. Try your hand at plucking tea leaves from the garden followed by a tour of the factory (explaining the manufacturing process) and a tea tasting session to conclude.

This huge tea estate spread across 560 acres boasts fine views of the Dhauladhar peaks and is located just 40 mins away from Parvatah.

Pottery: Get your hands dirty in earthen clay and learn pottery from the masters and the best part is that you get to keep your creation. You can club this interesting pottery session with the Tea factory tour, as both the places are located near to each other.

Barot valley: About 54 Kms (a two-hour drive) from Parvatah, Barot is a hidden gem of Himachal situated around the Uhl River famous for trout fishing. Due to its less popularity, it is a perfect place right now, which can offer you some pristine views.

Rajgundha Trek: It is another favorite among the adventure lovers, a 12-13 Km hike from Billing which takes you to the isolated Rajgundha village where you can camp as well. It becomes a popular hike in winters as the trails get fully covered in snow.

Baijnath Shiva Temple: This ancient temple is built in the Nagara Style of temple architecture and is located in Baijnath, a small town between Palampur and Bir (15kms from Palampur towards Bir).

It has a beautiful backdrop of the mighty Dhauladhar range which remains snow covered for more than half of the year. The inner and exterior walls of the temple are full of sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses. The overall design of this shrine is beautiful and it is a necessary visit for architecture lovers and photography enthusiasts.

Village Walks & Nature Hikes: Best way to know a place is to know the people who live there. You can head out for a walk into the village; do not shy from talking to the very warm and welcoming local people. You may get lucky with an invite for a cup of tea by them.

There are also some hiking routes available in the nearby areas, which lead to some hidden waterfalls and natural pool of water.

Exploring the local markets: You have an option to explore the local markets in Tibetan colony, Chauntara, Baijnath, and Palampur. Tibetan colony is quite famous for Tibetan art and handicrafts.

If you need a break in between shopping, you have many beautiful and cozy cafes in that area where you can relax, grab a quick bite or sip into something refreshing.

Deer park institute: Established in March 2006 on the campus of a former Buddhist monastic institute, it is a project under Siddhartha’s Intent Society.

Here, as tourists, you can attend various sessions which include learning to chant, Buddhist retreat sessions, sessions by Himalayan Film School, Rainy season retreat, photography workshop, Netra tantra - yoga and meditation session for slightly experienced in meditation and some sessions on Hindustani Classical music.