Himachal Pradesh’s Jibhi and Tirthan Valley are popular destinations among tourists, especially adventure travellers. And if you can hear the mountains calling, consider these five offbeat homestays and boutique hotels in the valley to make your rebound trip memorable. By Bayar Jain
5 homestays and boutique hotels to make your trip to Jibhi and Tirthan Valley memorable
Mudhouse Hostels by Experiential Living Project, Jibhi
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Located in the Banjar Valley of Jibhi, this hostel is a result of love and labour, both of which resonate throughout the property. Cosying in an off-the-beaten part of the valley by a stream, with the thunderous roars of the nearby Jibhi waterfall echoing throughout the premises, this experiential hostel offers 12 bedded dorms, two private rooms with attached balconies, a duplex cottage, and a plethora of memories. Adding to the homely atmosphere is their 24×7 cafe, which dishes out scrumptious foods at every hour of the day. What truly makes this hotel stand apart is the range of activities organised here. From an Alternative Living Project that required guests to build their own shelter, cook their food, and go back to the basics to The Mountain Circle, where workshops aimed at curating happiness were organised, they’re bound to surprise pleasantly.
Whitestone Cottages, Kullu
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Nestled on the banks of the serene Tirthan river, Whitestone Cottages imbibes tranquillity in its every core. The green environs coupled with the amiable hospitality of the staff elevates the experience. With four cottages credited to its name, each with a valley or riverside view, rusticity paints the entire space here. If sitting back and unwinding isn’t your choice of vacation, then you can indulge in a range of cottage-offered activities like treks, bio-diversity walks, bonfires, visits to waterfalls, angling, white water rafting, rock climbing, rappelling and more.
JJ Resorts, Bhuntur-Kullu
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Located on the Bhuntur-Kullu road, JJ Resorts celebrates the vibrancy of the region and amps it up by teaming it with modern-day luxuries. The decor’s elegancy paired with the cosy vibe makes it a ‘home away from home’. The Baes river nearby, however, reminds that you’re in an unimaginable pretty place. Traditionality lies at the heart of the accommodation, as is evident in each of the 26 rooms and suites, and multi-cuisine restaurant.
Norwegian Wood Cafe & Cottages, Banjar
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If you’re looking for rustic wooden cabins overlooking snow-capped mountains in the distant, then your search ends here. While gorgeous all-year-round, this beauty amplifies itself during the winter months when a white carpet of snow dresses the entire space. When here, you’ll find yourself lost in the sounds of the environment, with a delicious plate of Asian food to accompany.
Kudrat – A Boutique Homestay, Kullu
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When a hotel’s name translates to ‘nature’, you can be assured to find exactly that in each space. Nestled in village Bandal adjoining a beautiful Deodar forest, the homestay faces the snow-capped Tirth peaks as well as distant views of the famous Tirthan river. Closer to the homestay, birds chirp in melodious harmony. Draped in the traditional architecture of the region, the best way to soak in the Tirthan experience here is by lounging on the easy chairs of the balconies in the five rooms.
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Bayar Jain
Senior Content Manager
Equipped with a degree in Sociology (Honours) from the University of Delhi, and a post graduate diploma in English Journalism and Mass Communication from Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, Bayar enjoys sharing stories of people, places, and different cultures. When not typing her travel tales, you can catch the hobbyist photographer capturing the next frame, dabbling in arts and crafts, or gushing over puppers and kittens.
