Bir-Billing-BHATTU Links

• General Information on the Bir/Billing Area

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

  • Wikipedia Article on Bir

  • Wikitravel Article on Bir

  • The McLeodGanj Weather Geek
    Local weather forecasts for the Dharamshala area, which usually apply fairly well to Bir.

• Local Organisations & Institutions

  (Just the ones that have websites, of course)

  • Deer Park Institute

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

  • Dharmalaya Institute

    Centre for Sustainable and Compassionate Livng

  • Palpung Sherab Ling Monastery

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

• Accommodations in the Area

  Hotels and guest houses (again, just the ones with websites, naturally)

  • Bir Beds (from the Bir Portal)

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

  • Sherab Ling Guest House

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