The best source of general information on Bir, including accommodation, dining, history, and more

Local weather forecasts for the Dharamshala area, which usually apply fairly well to Bir.

One of the main attractions for students of meditation and the wisdom traditions of India

Centre for Sustainable and Compassionate Livng

Monastic seat of Kenting Tai Situ Rinpoche (in nearby Bhattu)

Working to provide excellent homeopathic care for the local and international community in the Bir area, and expanding awareness of healthy lifestyles

Currently offers tent and dormitory accommodations, with private rooms becoming available in April 2013.

Small, family-run place with a few new rooms. Rural, mostly peaceful, surrounded by forest. Closest to Dharmalaya Institute. Until they get their own website, you can contact them through Dharmalaya.

A five-story compound at Sherab Ling Monastery that has modern, spartan rooms with good facilities and a restaurant and shop.

One of the most high-end places in the Bir area, with some standard rooms plus a few semi-eco rooms and cottages. Good for groups and couples.

If you're looking for luxury accommodations on your way to/from Bir, consider the Mirage, a 'Boutique Himalayan Homestay' in the Andretta artists' village, a traditional Himachali mud house lovingly restored as a bed-and-breakfast with modern amenities.

For a complete list of accommodation options in the Bir area, see the Bir Portal's 'Bir Beds' page.