Jibhi is an offbeat village of Himachal surrounded by Mountains, a River running side by side, Happy people and some cool cafes around, a perfect gateway to see the serene beauty of nature.
This was my third solo trip, and I chose Jibhi to explore. Here I am giving you a complete guide, so keep Jibhi in your bucket list.
How to Reach:
I started from Pune, here I am providing the route from Delhi.
Route 1: Delhi -> Aut -> Banjar -> Jibhi [I follow this one]
Route 2: Delhi -> Mandi -> Banjar -> Jibhi
Quick tips before booking:
1. Always prefer HRTC buses over any other buses; they are the best on this route without a doubt.
2. Any bus going to Manali will pass through Aut and Mandi, one can hire a direct taxi to Aut for 1500/- to Jibhi.
3. You can also take a break on Mandi and explore Prashar Lake nearby, and the next day start for Jibhi
4. Local transport and taxis are available, so you do not need to worry. Public transport is cheap, and you will also enjoy the beautiful scenery along with the hustle and bustle of locals.
5. The best time depends on what you are looking for, but if you want fresh snow and want to spot snowfall so choose winter, late December to January.
6. 4 days are ideal to see major attractions, and one can also spend a week there.
7. Every attraction Jibhi is in a different direction, so you can cover only one place in a day, and that is before sunset. After that, one can enjoy an evening at the cafes around.
I reached around 7 am to Aut, the temp was down it was so cold, I asked around from where I will get bus to Jibhi they said go to Banjar and from there to Jibhi, I waited for bus enjoying my Tea and view of Mountains and bus came, reached to Banjar in 1 hour I guess and from Banjar the bus was around 10, I took my breakfast talk to locals and observe around. You can direct taxi 300 from Banjar to Jibhi, but I waited for the bus and reached Jibhi for just rupees 10. While travelling, don’t be in much hurry, be patient to wait and in the meantime observe around, interact with locals and admire the beauty.
Where to stay:
Jibhi Heaven: Comfort of Hotel, Feel of Home-stay
I stayed at Jibhi Heaven, after looking at some places, I chose this one and as I was on my solo trip, so looking for a safe place.
Tarun is a host at Jibhi Heaven.
Beautiful, Comfortable, Wooden, Clean Rooms public bus will drop you very nearby. The view of the mountains from the room’s balcony is soothing to the eyes.
Along with that kitchen is available where you can cook your own food, enjoy the weather of Himachal at Jibhi heaven with beautiful rooms, homemade food, some DIY activities, a Bonfire and events.
Sightseeing can also be booked from here. He also arranges Camping and Trekking, so you can talk to him about this too.
You can rent a bullet to explore nearby places, also explore some offbeat destinations with Tarun. as I was Solo, Tarun become my guide and we explored all the places on bullet (beautiful roads of mountains on bike) and he also let me know so many things about the places and he is good in photography too.
How to book:
You can book Jibhi Heaven from Airbnb, MMT, Site(www.jibhiheaven.com) or directly by calling [+91-9625106862]. I stayed here for five days and I enjoyed each and every day from my stay to surroundings to the food to the mountains to the weather and to these great, simple and caring people.
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Things to do:
You can never say how many days are good to see any place, it’s totally up to you. Sometimes two days are enough, sometimes a long month can be less, still, 4 days are ideal to explore all the places.
DAY-1
1. Jibhi Waterfall
Today I was late, so I went to the waterfall on foot, and many people on the way talked and smiled.
A small waterfall in the town with small wooden bridges makes the place attractive, a river runs through the town, and bridges surround it.
One day can be well spent in exploring the local and around. A few shops sell traditional stuff.
DAY-2
2. Bahu
its a beautiful village around 7 km from Jibhi and the way was more beautiful, mountains roads, bullet, cold and scenic views what else you want, vehicle will go up to some extent after that you have to do little trek to reach temple surrounded by dense forest of Devdar tress, and pin drop silent.
One can spend a day here doing camping and just chilling, reading a book around nature, drawing or listening to favourite music.
DAY-3
3. Jalori pass & Serolsar lake
This place was so beautiful as I never seen fresh snow all around and trees, mountains and all covered with snow, white and green what a great combination, this place left me speechless, because I don’t imagined it this beautiful, vehicle go up to Jalori pass after that you have to trek 5 km to reach the Serolsar lake [the lake was frozen and fresh snow all around to play, to fall and to enjoy]and that is worth to walk and way was so scenic and snow all around, a temple, a dhaba and white snow all around. [Dhaba can serve hot Maggi, rajma chawal, khadi chawal and chai], rest my pics will speak.
Tips:
1. Public transport also goes up to Jalori. All you need to take care of timings. You can also camp at Jalori, and a temple stay is also there, but better to book a vehicle so you can completely enjoy the place without any timings.
2. Wear bright colours in snow for better photography.
DAY-4
4. Chenni Kothi
This large fortified tower with a temple inside was built of wood & stone around the 17th century. locals stay all around, one can interact with them, also, the way to reach here is so beautiful.
You can skip this one if running out of time and explore
Raghupur [360 view of Kullu district] instead.
I went in December, so after 4 pm it’s too cold to stay outside. I spent my evenings getting cosy in beds with my favourite book, soup and music.
The best time spent with yourself, to think about the future and understand yourself and more.
More Places:
5. Raghupur [360 view of Kullu district]
6. Mandi [Can explore Prashar lake]
7. Tandi [Near by Village]
8. Sojha [Near by Village]
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Destinations: The GHNP, Jalori Pass and Tirthan Valley