Skip Bir, 6 Himalayan Hamlets That Are Known For Paragliding 

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Beyond Bir

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Where To Go?

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1. Solang Valley, Himachal Pradesh

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2. Manali, Himachal Pradesh

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3. Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand

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4. Ranikhet, Uttarakhand

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5. Bhimtal, Uttarakhand

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6. Auli, Uttarakhand

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