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First trip to Jibhi

Trips — Nature

Duration: 6 days and 5 nights

Difficulty: No Such Thing

Accomodation: Homestays, Hostels

Solo Friendly

Jibhi a known name for seekers of calm and offbeat travellers. Serenity descends on you when you are at Jibhi because all you can hear is the sound of the gurgling river down your window and bird songs..

It's is a non-commercial abode in the loud and adventurous Himachal Pradesh just a few hours away from Aut. Guarded closely by alpine trees and free-flowing streams, Jibhi with its serene ambiance, its wildflowers, lush green forests, and a saint-like expanse is sure to make you fall in love with it.

Inclusions

Stay with breakfast and Dinner
Activities
Services of our local experts.
Personal car throughout the trip.
Pickup and drop from the airport.

Exclusions

Personal expense
Lunch
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

How to Reach?

By Bus - HRTC, HPDTC and many private companies have buses going from all major bus stations in Delhi, Chandigarh etc

By Train - The nearest railway station is Chandigarh which is more than 250 km away from Jibhi. You can reach Chandigarh to Jibhi by taking the train to the CHD and then continuing onwards to Aut on a bus or a private cab.

By Flight - The nearest airport is Bhuntar airport located near Kullu. It is still a good 50 km away from Jibhi. If you do choose this transportation, be wary because the Bhuntar airport has limited connectivity and may face delays/cancellations due to weather conditions in the state.

How To Prepare?

Carry a sweater, gloves, cap (protect head and ears from cold winds), thermals and a winter jacket.
Comfortable lowers for hiking (jeans not advisable) Comfortable lowers will make your journey a lot better.
Woolen socks will keep your feet warm. Weather is unpredictable in the hills, and nights can get unusually cold, hence it’s always best to be prepared.

Medicines for headache, fever, stomach ache, cold, cough syrup, and motion sickness may be required by you too.

Lip Balm: Dry and cold weather will make your lips dry, so make sure to carry a lip balm, glycerin or Vaseline.

Sunscreen lotion: SPF30 or higher.

UV sunglasses Caps Wet Wipes Hand Sanitizer

Itinerary

Day 1 - Say Good-bye To Stress!

You will reach Aut early in the morning. From here, then a private cab to Jibhi which will take you about an hour to reach as its 30 km from the tunnel.

After checking into, freshening up and grabbing a bite to eat, If you want head over to the Jibhi waterfall. It is a short hike away from the town of Jibhi as makes for a splendid place to start your trip. Also, a great place to take photos.

You can meditate near the waterfall but moreover the calming sound of water will be enough to take away your stress!

Day 2 - Feel The Peace!

Wake up after a good nights sleep in the mesmerising hamlet of Jibhi. Drink a fresh, frothy cup of hot coffee and have some yummy breakfast from the cafe (link). Today is the day you head on to discover Jibhi.

Day 3 - Chehni Fort Tower

Today is a day for relaxation. You can choose to wake up a little later than usual and head on over to one of the cafes in Jibhi or Shoja for a hearty breakfast. Toward noon, pack a day bag with water, sunglasses, some snacks, your camera, a portable charger, some sunscreen and a small towel to prepare for your travels of the day.

After you've settled in this is a good day to explore the Chehni Fort tower. Take a private cab to the village of Chehni. This will take about 45 mins and is located 7 km from Jibhi. The hike to the tower starts from the village is about 1.5 km slightly uphill.

Day 4 - Explore The Town

You can take a walk to the Jibhi town centre and choose to check out some of the cafes. Most of the cafes here are small-time and attached to guest houses.

But a few of these cafes have some great river-facing tables to sit on. Great place to read a book, relax with a cup of coffee or play a game of charades with your friends – as the gushing river provides some natural ASMR.

Day 5 - Relax With New Friends!

You can choose to relax at the hostel, catch up with other travellers around the bonfire or take a late evening walk to the nearby apple and pear orchards.

Day 6 - Jibhi - Chandigarh

Head back to chandigarh.

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