Jibhi and Tirthan Valley — 3 Nights in the Banjar Hills
Two nights in the forest village of Jibhi and one beside the Tirthan river, by private car from Chandigarh and back. One day goes to Shoja and Jalori Pass when the road is open; another to the national park’s interpretation centre at Sai Ropa and an afternoon by the water. A short, low-effort break with a long drive at each end and no trekking in the plan.
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Destinations
- Jibhi · Tirthan Valley
- Travel style
- Family
- Stays
- Comfort standard
- Meals
- Breakfast each day at your accommodation
Journey overview
Two nights in the forest village of Jibhi and one beside the Tirthan river, by private car from Chandigarh and back. One day goes to Shoja and Jalori Pass when the road is open; another to the national park’s interpretation centre at Sai Ropa and an afternoon by the water. A short, low-effort break with a long drive at each end and no trekking in the plan.
Route
- Chandigarh
- Jibhi2 nights
- Tirthan Valley1 night
- Chandigarh
Why you'll love this journey
- Two nights in Jibhi, a forest village on the Jalori Pass road above Banjar
- Jibhi waterfall, reached on a footpath through the trees
- Shoja and Jalori Pass, on the ridge between the Beas and Satluj catchments, when the road is open
- The first stretch of the forest path towards Serolsar Lake, walked only as far as you like
- Shringa Rishi temple at Bagi and, for those who want the climb, the stone-and-timber tower of Chehni Kothi
- The Great Himalayan National Park’s interpretation centre and small museum at Sai Ropa
- An afternoon and a night beside the Tirthan river on the Gushaini side
- A private car with driver from Chandigarh and back, with every walk short and optional
Day-by-day itinerary
Your driver meets you at Chandigarh airport or railway station; please plan to arrive by mid-morning. The road runs through Kiratpur, Bilaspur and Mandi to Aut, where it leaves the Manali highway for Larji and the narrower road up through Banjar to Jibhi. It is a full day in the car: we allow eight to nine hours with a lunch stop and breaks, and the last stretch is the slowest. Check in and stop there. If there is daylight left, the path to the waterfall is close by; otherwise it keeps until morning.
The day belongs to the pass road, if it is open. After breakfast the car climbs through Shoja to Jalori Pass, at more than 3,000 metres, for the view towards the snow ranges. A forest path leads from the pass towards Serolsar Lake, about 5 km away; walk the first part and turn back when you have had enough, because the full walk is not planned. From December to March the pass is normally shut by snow, and the day then goes to the waterfall, Shringa Rishi temple and Banjar. The climb to Chehni Kothi is optional in any season.
A short transfer: down to Banjar and up the Tirthan, for which we allow about an hour and a half. On the way, stop at the national park’s complex at Sai Ropa, 5 km beyond Banjar, for the interpretation centre and its small museum. Then check in near the river and leave the afternoon to it. If you want to stretch your legs, the village path from Gushaini follows the Tirthan through the park’s ecozone; go as far as suits you. The park itself is hours further on foot and is not part of this trip. Trout angling can be arranged in season as a paid extra.
Leave after an early breakfast. The car follows the river back down to Larji and Aut and then retraces the highway through Mandi and Bilaspur to Chandigarh airport or railway station. We allow about eight hours with breaks, and hill traffic, roadworks and weather can all add to that, so you reach Chandigarh late in the day. Please book only a late-evening departure, and check the timing with us before you pay for it. The trip ends at the drop in Chandigarh.
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Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 3 nights' accommodation in selected small hotels, guesthouses or cottages, at the comfort level agreed in your quote
- Breakfast each day at your accommodation
- Pickup on arrival and drop on departure at Chandigarh airport or railway station
- A private vehicle with driver for every transfer, road journey and the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- The driver's allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
- Taxes on the accommodation and the vehicle
- 24/7 on-trip support from Live Traveller
Not included
- Flights or trains to and from Chandigarh
- Entry tickets, monument fees and camera charges at every stop
- Great Himalayan National Park permits and camera fees, trout angling licences and tackle, and any local guide
- Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks
- Any sightseeing or service that is not written into the itinerary
- Room upgrades, and access to your room before or after the standard hotel timings
- Travel insurance, tips and personal expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Accommodation, meals & transport
What the journey covers day to day, taken from this package's own inclusions.
🏨 Accommodation
- Comfort standard
- 3 nights' accommodation in selected small hotels, guesthouses or cottages, at the comfort level agreed in your quote
🍽 Meals
- Breakfast each day at your accommodation
🚆 Transport
- A private vehicle with driver for every transfer, road journey and the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- The driver's allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
- Taxes on the accommodation and the vehicle
- Private vehicle
Flights, visa & practical
Arranged separately from the journey itself — listed here so there are no surprises.
✈ Flights
- Flights or trains to and from Chandigarh
🛡 Insurance
- Travel insurance, tips and personal expenses
Every journey is quoted individually for your travel dates and party. Read our pricing terms for how a quotation is prepared. Cancellations and amendments follow our Refund & Cancellation Policy and Terms & Conditions.
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