Dharamshala, Sept. 30 -- After a two-month suspension during the monsoon, paragliding activities at Bir-Billing have resumed, but the season has got off to a slow start this year due to low tourist turnout, especially fewer foreigners.

According to officials of the Billing Paragliding Association (BPA), only around 50-60 flights are being conducted daily at Bir-Billing - the world's second-highest paragliding site - compared to hundreds at this time in a normal season. Tourist numbers remain low and the activity is yet to pick up pace.

Paragliding in Himachal is suspended every year from July 15 to September 15 to avoid mishaps due to inclement weather. This year, activities resumed at Bir-Billing on September 21.

Anurag Sharma, BPA pr...