International sports sites around Palampur

HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

Established in 2003 with capacity of 23000,  the stadium is home to Himachal Pradesh cricket team for Ranji trophy matches and hosts IPL matches as a home stadium for Kings XI Punjab.

HPCA Stadium

Splendid!! Flamboyant!! Magnificent!! Even these words can't define the paradise in front of your eyes. Known for its unique location it is considered to be the most beautiful stadium in the country and one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. The snow-capped peak of Dhauladhar range in the backdrop, the stadium is at an elevation of 4,780 feet above sea level and is best described as a continuation of Himalayas.
       

Kings XI Punjab

The first International team that played here was the Pakistan cricket team against India in 2005. The first ODI was played between India and England in January 2013, which England won by 7 wickets



   

L-R: Anurag Thakur, Dalai Lama, Preity Zinta

Dharamshala town is best known internationally as the home of the Dalai Lama of Tibet. His holiness The Dalai Lama with Anurag Thakur, president of HPCA  and Preity Zinta, owner of Kings XI Punjab and an Indian actress who doesn't need an introduction.

Bir-Billing - World cup 2015

It is second in the the world and top site in Asia for paragliding because of the incredibly smooth and favourable climatic conditions for take-off. The landing site at Bir is safe with minimum threats of accidents and availability of rescue team.

Human birds in Billing

In 1992, the world record of 132.5kms for an out-and-return flight was set. International teams come in May to challenge the records for the Himalayan Hang-Gliding rally while the paragliders compete in the Himalayan Open in autumn. This place is paradise for paragliders who keep on making and breaking the records.

Suspended in the air

Ready to take-off

After hosting a Paragliding Pre-World Cup successfully for the third time at Bir-Billing last year, now its time for Himachal to host Paragliding World Cup by the Paragliding World Cup Association, France in 2015. The World Cup would be held from October 24 to October 31, 2015 in which around top 150 ranked pilots of the world would participate, besides 500 free flying pilots. The event would be one of a kind due to the elaborate arrangements the state government is planning.

Special Attractions: Acrow Show in air, Hot Ballooning, Live trekking system facility during the event to ensure the security of the pilots, food stalls and a lot more.

Best flying season: September to October, almost open throughout the year depending upon the weather conditions.

Flying is a lot like playing a musical instrument; you're doing so many things and thinking of so many other things, all at the same time. It becomes a spiritual experience. Something wonderful happens in the pit of your stomach. 
— Dusty McTavish