Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Bir

Bir is a town in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 12 temples, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 16 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Sherabling Monastery (4 km), Shree Shiv Baijnath Temple (9 km) and Saurabh Van Vihar (26 km).

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Bir, Himachal Pradesh
Bir, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bir at a glance

Location
Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Coordinates
32.0420° N, 76.7230° E
Places within 50 km
67 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Kullu, 47 km
Railway station
Ahju (AHJU), 4 km
Airport
Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), 56 km

Top places to visit near Bir

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bir: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Bir

50 temples within 100 km of Bir. The closest is Ajeya Pal Temple (1 km); the best-known is Shree Shiv Baijnath Temple (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bir

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bir. The closest is मणिमहेश डल (50 km); the best-known is Parashar Lake (60 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bir

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bir. The closest is Tea Garden (18 km); the best-known is Dhauladhar Nature Park (Zoo) (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Bir

24 buddhist sites within 100 km of Bir. The closest is Buddha Hall (1 km); the best-known is Sherabling Monastery (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Bir

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Bir. The closest is Hidden Waterfall Trek (2 km); the best-known is Bangoru Waterfall (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bir

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bir. The closest is Kangra Valley View Point City of Lights (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Bir

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bir
  2. 4 km Sherabling Monastery · monastery, Kangra
  3. 21 km Saurabh Van Vihar · park, Kangra
  4. 17 km Shree Shiv Baijnath Temple · temple, Kangra
  5. 8 km Chokling Monastery · monastery, Kangra
  6. 1 km Amuzium Illusion Museum · museum, Kangra
  7. 1 km Back to Bir

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How to reach Bir

  • By train: Ahju (AHJU) — about 4 km from the centre
  • By train: Kandrori (KNDI) — about 126 km from the centre
  • By air: Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), Bhuntar — about 56 km by road
  • By air: Kangra Airport (DHM), Kangra — about 57 km by road
  • By road from Kullu: about 47 km · directions
  • By road from Dharamshala: about 53 km · directions
  • By road from Manali: about 62 km · directions

All places near Bir by distance

Within 15 km of Bir

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Bir by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1250Ajeya Pal Temple (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs127मणिमहेश डल (50 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens825Tea Garden (18 km)
Buddhist sites1624Buddha Hall (1 km)
Waterfalls924Hidden Waterfall Trek (2 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints424Kangra Valley View Point City of Lights (7 km)
Forts & heritage517Gandhi Bust (1 km)
Treks412Hanuman Garh Trail (2 km)
Museums211Amuzium Illusion Museum (1 km)
Caves26Mata Vaishno Cave Ashapuri (18 km)
Other attractions36Mobile Signal Tower (1 km)
Parks13Saurabh Van Vihar (26 km)
Churches01C.N.I Church of St. John in the Wilderness (55 km)
Jain sites01Shree Kangra Jain Shwetambar Tirth (56 km)

Bir: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Bir?

Sherabling Monastery (monastery, about 4 km), Shree Shiv Baijnath Temple (temple, about 9 km), Amuzium Illusion Museum (museum, about 1 km), Chokling Monastery (monastery, about 1 km), Saurabh Van Vihar (park, about 26 km), Bangoru Waterfall (waterfall, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bir?

67 places on Spotwander: 12 temples, 1 lake, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 buddhist sites, 9 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Bir?

Ajeya Pal Temple, about 1 km by road; Shiv Mandir (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Bir?

मणिमहेश डल, about 50 km by road; Rani Sui Lake (54 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bir?

Tea Garden, about 18 km by road; Tulip Garden (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bir?

Start in Bir, visit Sherabling Monastery, then Saurabh Van Vihar, then Shree Shiv Baijnath Temple, then Chokling Monastery, then Amuzium Illusion Museum, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Bir?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Bir?

By train: Ahju (AHJU), about 4 km away. By air: Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 56 km by road. By road: 47 km from Kullu.

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