Bir Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in Himachal Pradesh, India
About Bir
Bir is a small mountain town in northern Himachal Pradesh with a large, well-established Tibetan community. Set against the backdrop of the Dhauladhar Range of the Indian Himalayas, the town is picturesque, although the rubbish-strewn roadsides and waterways of the Tibetan Colony (down the hill from Bir proper) are an unfortunate contrast to its golden roofed temples, and to the greenery of Upper Bir (Bir Proper) and the surrounding villages. The Tibetan Colony is actually in the village of Chowgan. Bir proper, sometimes referred to as "Indian Bir" or "Upper Bir", is the small market and surrounding farming community located in the foothills above Chowgan. The founding of Bir: Local accounts indicate that Bir was first settled by immigrants from Bengal around 1600 CE. These families settle
Top Attractions in Bir
Explore the best things to see and do in Bir:
- ★Dharmalaya Institute
- ★Palpung Sherab Ling
Where to Eat in Bir
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Avva's Cafe
Where to Stay in Bir
- 🏨Bhawani Guest House
- 🏨Bir Billing Camping
- 🏨Bir Resort Hotel
- 🏨Chokling Guesthouse
- 🏨Dharmalaya Institute
- 🏨Emaho Guesthouse
Bir Travel Guide Sections
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