My first visiting to Bir Billing. I had heard tons of things about the quiet monasteries, green hills and of course the paragliding. Being a low-budget traveler that does not like dirty and unsafe places, I did not know where to stay. That is when another logistical buddy informed me, Just book Hotel Appas.
You will be glad that you did.” He was correct. I got to Bir; late in a cool morning, after a long journey out of Delhi. I drove according to Google Maps to the Appas road which is close to Gandhi Chowk. Hotel Appas is one of the best hotels in bir billing that gives vibes of warm and natural. The employees were welcoming and did not chase me out of my room as I settled in without any problem.
Home Like Feeling
A Room Where the Home Feeling was there Simple but comfortable room- clean sheets, hot water in the bath, and the window which opened the view of pine trees and blue skies. I recall being there with a cup of chai simply basking in silence. I never travel with anyone; safety is the thing emerging in my mind all the time. However, at Hotel Appas, I was very comfortable. The personnel was polite and easy-going but not too pushy or business-like as it is in many other places.
Food with a Touch of Love
One of my favorite parts of the stay? The food. I ordered a basic thali — dal, sabzi, roti — and it tasted like something my mom would make. Not fancy, but fresh, warm, and made with care.
There were days I came back tired from walking or sightseeing, and instead of going out, I would simply call the kitchen. Within minutes, the food would arrive — hot, tasty, and satisfying.
Adventures Made Easy
The best part? Hotel Appas arranged my paragliding flight. I didn’t need to search around or get cheated by random agents. The hotel staff booked a certified pilot for me. The next morning, they even arranged a cab to the take-off site in Billing.
The flight itself was magical — floating in the sky above Bir, with snow-capped mountains in the distance and green fields below. After landing, I walked back to the hotel with the biggest smile on my face.
Small Moments, Big Memories
The services were not the only things that made my stay at Hotel Appas so special. It was trivial: the staff who knew how I like my tea, said where I can find a trail to go trekking nearby, or the best time to go to a neighboring monastery without the crowd.
📍 Hotel Appas
Appas Road, near Gandhi Chowk, Bir Colony, Chaugan, Bir, Himachal Pradesh – 176077
📞 Phone: 063892 00001
🌐 https://hotelappas.com/