Bir is a quaint little village resting in the lap of Kangra valley in Himachal Pradesh. It is the first place that pops up in our minds when looking for a peaceful escape in the mountains. The paragliding capital of India is a perfect destination for adventures and a secret date with the nature. Whether it’s for witnessing sunset hues or escaping your lows by paragliding, Bir leaves you wanting for more. You can either choose this place for a weekend getaway or a long stay for a workation. It is a perfect place to spend some time away in peace and seek some spirituality in the hills.
Bir lets you immerse in an unforgettable scenery of mountains, sunsets, paragliders, monasteries and great cafes. Now with our brand new hostel goSTOPS Bir Landing site, you get to relish the best parts of Bir with everything around.
Where is the goSTOPS Bir Landing Site?
goSTOPS Bir Landing site is an idyllic place for travellers to unwind and relax. Located at the heart of Bir, you witness stunning views of paragliders from the rooftop. It is enclosed by several cafes and shops and is an ideal destination for backpackers. With a huge common area that is vibrant and cool, it lets you connect, vibe and exchange stories. The hostel is known for its lively outdoor garden area with a bonfire, barbeque, swings and much more to call it a night in the hills. The hostel is conveniently located at a distance of just 900 m from the main bus stand.
Address of the hostel: Khasra No. 658, Village Suja, Tehsil Baijnath, Bir, Himachal Pradesh 176077
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All about goSTOPS Bir Landing Site
The property is equipped with a 42-bed dormitory and 5 private rooms, along with a lively common space and an outdoor setting. It has best in-class amenities and a pleasant setting for mingling with fellow travellers.
Dorms for socialising and Private rooms for me time
If you are someone who loves socialising and is comfortable sharing your space, dorms are an ideal choice. Our hostel comes with the utmost cosy yet spacious 4, 6 and 10-bed dormitories. Dorms here have colourful sliding curtains for privacy, a personal charging point and bedside light for your convenience. So, whether you are a solo traveller or a group of friends, the goSTOPS Bir landing site is a perfect fit for your next budget getaway.
On the other hand, for those who think dorms can be a bit overwhelming and do not want to compromise their comfort, we have deluxe double private rooms so you don’t have to worry about sharing your personal space at all! Our private rooms are spacious enough to accommodate two individuals for a restful stay.
A common space to Chill out
goSTOPS Bir Landing site has indoor and outdoor seating areas for travellers to socialise and have fun. The common area is the heart of the hostel where people connect over games and conversations. Inside we have amenities like an amphitheatre, pool table, foosball and many other indoor games. One can also enjoy a barbeque, bonfire and swings in the beautifully lit garden area. With a glimpse of paragliders from our rooftop, you can witness a lovely evening view and call it a day.
Amenities at the Hostel
Being the newest addition to our chain of hostels, the goSTOPS Bir Landing site has been designed with latest aesthetics. Along with well-equipped amenities and pleasing ambiance, you get to socialize over various fun and recreational activities with co-travellers and friends.
- Workation setup: For all the travellers seeking workation in the hills, can get great workation facilities here. With free high-speed wifi, and peaceful workation spots you can attend those zoom meetings without any disruptions.
- Personal Lockers: We have designated personal lockers in the dorm to safeguard the personal belongings of the guests. Even when you are not designated with one, you can keep your belongings in the luggage room for the time being and relax in the common area until your check-in time.
- 24/7 cafe: To satisfy your hunger pangs, we have a 24/7 cafe operating in the hostel. From midnight snacks to tasty meals, you can pick any item anytime from our specially curated cafe menu.
- Indoor games: To take a break from your zoom calls, we have a setup of fun indoor games. You can break the ice by challenging fellow travellers with a game of foosball or enjoy at the pool table with your friends.
- Amphitheatre: After exploring around, come back to the hostel and enjoy movie nights with our special set up of amphitheatre inside.
Things to do around
Situated at the centre of Bir, the goSTOPS Bir Landing site allows you to easily access nearby cafés and all other local outdoor attractions.
- Cafe hopping: goSTOPS Bir Landing site is surrounded by a lot of great cafes around. If you are looking for delicious food to try on, don’t miss out on cafes like Avva cafe, Silver Linings, June 16 cafe, Northern cafe and Musafir cafe. All these places are a short distance from the hostel.
- Sunset at Landing site: Just 3 minute walk from the hostel, you can catch beautiful sunsets and sunrise from the Bir landing site. Just sit there and relax while you see the sky changing its colour from blue to orange and pink hues.
- Monasteries: There are various popular monasteries nearby to visit and experience the monk culture of Bir. Some of the must-visit monasteries are Chokling Monastery, Palpung Sherbaling Monastery and Tsering Jong Monastery.
- Deer Park Institute: Just 700 m from the hostel, Deer Park Insitute is a must-visit attraction in Bir. Apart from learning Buddhism traditions, you can also attend various workshops held here.
- Paragliding in Bir Billing: One thing that you cannot miss while in Bir, is Paragliding. You can glide along with the instructor and take a ride which lasts almost 25 – 30 minutes. The amazing bird’s eye view from the top makes it worth the experience.
Conclusion
goSTOPS Bir Landing Site is all you need for your next trip to the hills. Come witness the best of hostel life at our brand new hostel and experience the best of staying with us in Bir.
