Silence of Pines-Jibhi
Silence Of Pines Jibhi
Jibhi is an unexplored gem in Banjar Valley in Himachal surrounded by lush Pine and Cedar forests. It is a good base for hiking, birding, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. It is just one hour away from the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) and 11 km from picturesque Jalori Pass. Tirthan Valley is around 10 km away from here.
The best way to reach Jibhi is by taking an overnight bus for Manali. You need to get down at Aut from where you get a cab or a local bus. Bhuntar airport is 52 km.
It’s a beautiful stand-alone cottage style homestay located in the midst of pine forest, just a walk away from Jibhi River. There are 2 cottages. The first cottage has 2 double rooms. The second cottage has 3 rooms; 1 double room and 2 Family Suites. Each suite can accommodate 4 members. All 5 rooms are spacious and attached with bathroom.
Location: 200 mtr from Jibhi Waterfall
No. of Rooms: 5, Total capacity: 18
How to Reach
Jibhi is well connected by road. There is an option of taking Volvo buses as well from Delhi that will take you till the Aut Tunnel. From there you will get a taxi/local bus till Jibhi. It is a beautiful 33 km drive. It is located 52 km from Bhuntar airport and 270 km from Chandigarh.
Tariff
Classic Room: 3500/-
Family Room Attic: 5500/-
Extra Person: 900/-
Entire Place: 21,500/- (Accommodates 18)
Complimentary: Breakfast
Lunch/Dinner: 250/- per meal
Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays
Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)
What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.
Facilities
Parking • Internet • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Pet Friendly • Toiletries • Library • Bonfire • Pick and Drop Service (paid)
Food
Freshly cooked local cuisine and North Indian vegetarian food is served. Non-vegetarian food is available only on demand. Vegetables supplied to the kitchen come from the local markets. Breakfast is served as per your choice like Paratha with curd or tea, Sandwich, Butter Toast, Omelets etc. Dinner is served with a combination of North India and local cuisine.
Activities
Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Village/ City Walk • Forest Walk • Shopping • Yoga and Meditation • Fishing • Adventure Sports
Points of Interest
Jibhi Waterfalls (200 mtrs) • Tandi village (6km) • Chehni Fort (8.5km) • Shringa Rishi Temple (8km) • Baloo Temple (11km) • Jalori Pass (12km)
Excursions
Gada Gushaini village (17km) • Jalori top (20km) • Raghupur Fort (22.5km) • Trek to Serolsar Lake (25km ) • Kullu (60km) • Naggar (82km)
Know your Host
Pritam Dev Kashyap along with his wife Naina Kashyap manages the stay. They are educationists and have been running an ITI institute in Banjar since 2011.
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