The Himalayan Adventure
Ever wanted to fly among the biggest mountains of the world? Bir Billing offers a great introduction and practice to fly among some of the most scenic mountains available. This is a two week trip focused on polishing your skills and decision making over long hours in the air and repetition over two week period. You should be independent pilot with good active piloting skills and able to make good decisions on choosing your landing options. As well as comfortable flying with pilots of all levels around you, Bir can get quite busy at times.
A Place to stay
We like to stay at the Colonels Resort. The accommodations is very comfortable, quite and the food they offer is just amazing. We ate two times a day at their restaurant every day during our stay and non of us had any issues with the “Delhi Belly”. The location is about 7 minute taxi ride from the official Landing Zone and is on the way up to take-off. We can help with arranging the accommodation at the Colonel’s resort for you.
Travelling to India
You’ll have to arrange your travel plans and visa to get to Bir Billing. It’s quite easy these days. To get your visa you have to apply online – click here and fill out all the necessary details. Make sure your passport has enough left on it’s duration.
You should book your flights to Delhi, India. From there the easiest option is to get a local flight to Dharamshala once in Dharamshala it is about 2-3 h taxi drive to Bir Billing. The taxi drivers are going to wait for you at the airport, make sure you agree on the price before setting your foot in the car. It should be between 2000 – 2500 Rs ₹ (22 – 27 euro)
For local communication you can get an E-Sim card before your arrival in India, this way it will be ready to go once you touch down. I find that this one worked really well. Do your own re-search to make sure you get the best possible option.
13th - 26th October 2024
Price 1950 euros
Included in the fee – course fee.
Extra Expenses
Travelling, living and taxi rides up the mountain as well as taxi as a retrieve back to Bir, if you land out.
Accommodation Costs
Hotels: €5 – 35 per night
Food Costs
India is very reasonably priced. We ate in a restaurant for two weeks two times a day and the total bill was around 170 euros per person.
Payments are accepted through Wise.com an easy, cheap and fast way to transfer money internationally.
Please use tribe@flyingkarlis.com to make your payment.
For more questions and to reserve your dates drop as a line at letsdothis@flyingkarlis.com or use Telegram for a quick question.
FAQ
Q: Who is it for?
A: For independent pilots. The flying around Bir Billing technically is not complex. Making a mistake, dough, can be costly. As we fly in high altitude with high mountains around, landing on top or side of one of them, often means you cannot walk down. Which means helicopter rescue will be needed, if not possible to re-launch. It is available, but it can take a day or more.
Q: What about tracking?
A: Satellite tracking is a must. I will not accept pilots in the course without Live Satellite tracking. Mobile coverage is not available in all of the area where we will fly, to be able to find you in case of emergency Satellite tracking will be the difference between life or death – literally.
Q: Do I need to hike the mountains?
A: This is optional if you preferer. We will be using taxis to take-off, so no need for hiking.
Q: Is this a Vol Bivouac Trip?
A: No. But if you are interested in doing so and are prepared for it accordingly then we will be able to support you from Bir. As your emergency response team as well as helping with planning and preparation.
