If you are a fan of the unexplored, this tiny Himalayan hamlet of Jibhi is meant just for you. Nestled in the Banjar Valley, with ribbon-like Beas river flowing at its heart, Jibhi is a paradise for the travelers, who want to wind off and just relax. Just like me as you can see below:)
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If you’ve been following us, you would know that we are on a 7 day trip to Tirthan Valley. After spending 4 days in Gushiani and staring at the prettiest Tirthan river, we decided to proceed towards our next destination-Jalori Pass and Serolsar Lake.
Serosar Lake & Jalori Pass- The Hidden Gems of Himachal
If you are on a quest of unexplored places Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake might just be those hidden gems you are looking for. While these destinations are awesome I would say- the road to these destinations is equally picturesque. But what won us about the site was the interesting folklore about the place. It is said that the lake is cleaned by the birds here. Read on to find more.
If you have been following us, you would know we have been on our 7 day trip to Tirthan Valley. For quite a while Tirthan was in our bucket list and thankfully we made it to the places. Our itinerary was jam-packed and Chehni Kothi was our next destination.
The Legend of Chehni Kothi
Chehni Kothi or Chaini Kothi is a ten-story tower temple in the Himalayan hamlet of Chehni. There are many interesting folklores surrounding this place. According to locales, these 17th-century structures were built by medieval Kullu kings who used it mainly to fortify their kingdoms. The wooden towers were especially used to garrison the troops. Unfortunately, the tower lost some stories in the 1905 earthquake.
How to reach Chehni Kothi
Actually no motor-able road takes you here. And this makes the hike to this place even more fascinating. From Banjar bus station you can take a taxi to Shringa Rishi temple and then the trails take you to Chehni Kothi.
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Tirthan Valley is known for its gurgling streams, apple orchards, and majestic mountains. We had planned a 7 day trip to the place and next on our list was Chhoie or Choi Waterfall. We had already visited GNHP National Park and in the land full of streams visiting this local tourist spot was a must.
Choi or Chhoie waterfall is a major attraction in the Tirthan Valley. The waterfall lies Great Himalayan National Park and calls for a steep trek to the place. Mind you, what may seem to be just a waterfall for us, is in fact place of worship for the locals. So one must avoid littering at these places. Continue reading The Jungle Book Adventure at Chhoie Waterfall
Lazing in the lap of nature, chucking all the office chores, and shutting out the toxic pollution, our escape to Tirthan valley was coming out to be more than just fine.
We had parked ourselves at Gushiani, at a homestay by the breathtaking Tirthan river. While there were lots of things to do in our bucket list, the first one obviously was the trek to Great Himalayan National Park.
The site is declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Situated in the Kullu region, it is one of the most scenic national parks of the world boasting rich alpine flora and fauna. Both Abhishek and I have over the past switched to active lifestyles so we’re quite confident about concluding the long treks.
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As a child living in the plains, I would wonder what would be living in the hills. Dad, mom gave me a fair dose of family holidays. But those touristy vacays couldn’t satiate my appetite for travel.
Continue reading Eternal Bliss in Hilly Paradise of Gushaini, Tirthan Valley