Tirthan Valley- A refreshing getaway

Jibhi is a quaint Himalayan village situated on the banks of Tirthan river in Himachal Pradesh. It’s a peaceful pastoral hamlet which has recently started to gain popularity in the travel bucket-list of those who want to seek peace in mountains with a twist of adventure.

Himachal Pradesh

Starts: from Delhi

Ends: at Delhi

Group Type: Mixed Gender

Dates

Start: 7:30 PM, 1 Oct

End: 8 AM, 6 Oct

~~₹ 22500~~

₹ 21000

About the Tour

This trip to Tirthan Valley has been designed especially for the autumn season as the weather in the valley is extremely soothing. It also offers an active getaway over the long weekends from your busy lives in the metro cities. It’s a power-packed itinerary that relaxes you in the lap of a remote Himalayan valley and recharges you to deal with the work stress once you are back to your routine life.

Jibhi is a quaint Himalayan village situated on the banks of the Tirthan river in Himachal Pradesh. It’s an offbeat destination and a peaceful pastoral hamlet. Jibhi has recently started to gain popularity in the travel bucket list of those who want to seek peace in mountains with a twist of adventure. The freshness in the air of the Himalayas, the gushing sound of the river, hidden waterfalls, dense pine, and cedar forests keep the visitors captivated. The sights of traditional stone and wooden houses definitely soothe the eyes in the backdrop of majestic snow-clad Himalayas. The warm locals and the fresh pahadi food keep calling travelers back.

Don’t we all want to run from the maddening crowd and noise of metros to the places where we can experience this true bliss?

Let’s escape to Tirthan Valley for a short break. Let’s be close to nature, relax, unwind, connect with ourselves, challenge our limits a bit and let our inner child be alive again in beautiful mountains, in a fun and diverse group.

If you are all about nature, adventure and little bit of roughness, then this trip is a treat for your soul!

Trip Highlights

1. Jibhi Waterfall

The soul soothing Jibhi Waterfall is tucked inside a dense forest. The fall makes a lovely clear water on the ground pool where one can relax by taking a swim or simply dipping their feet. It’s a great place to relax, unwind and listen to the music made by waterfall and birds. There are also cute wooden bridges constructed near waterfall which gives place a perfect fairy-tale look.

2. Jalori Pass

Located at an altitude of 10, 800 feet above sea level, Jalori pass is the connecting link between Shimla and Kullu district. During winter, the pass is closed because of heavy snowfall. Though, it’s the first Indian pass which opens up during the arrival of summer. It’s also the closest mountain pass to Delhi and sits into the bucket list of every adventure seeker.

3. Trek to Serolsar Lake

The round-shaped pristine Serolsar Lake, surrounded by dense Alpine forest, is the hidden gem of Himachal Pradesh. It’s one of the high altitude lakes of the region, located at an elevation of 10, 490 feet. There is a myth that one cannot even find a single leaf floating on the surface of the lake as birds take them out to keep the water clear. It is also believed that lake-water has medicinal properties. The trek to Serolsar lake is an easy one and it starts from Jalori Pass.

4. Mata Buddhi Nagin Temple

Mata Buddhi Nagin (old snake goddess) is believed to be the mother of all snake deities. The temple is located next to Serolsar lake. In fact, Legend says that Mata Buddhi Nagin lived in a golden palace at the bottom of the lake.

5. Shringa Rishi Temple

The temple of Shringa Rishi is considered very sacred by locals as they believe that the deity protects them. Shringi Rishi is one among the eighteen chief deities of Kullu. As per the epic of Ramayana, Lord Rama and his brothers were born after a huge yajna was performed by Shringa Rishi.

6. Trek to Great Tower of Kothi

Great Tower of Kothi (or Chehni Kothi), almost 45 meters tall, is the tallest standing structures in the western Himalayas. It was built in the 17th century and have survived even the powerful earthquakes like the 1905 Kangra one. Though, it lost its uppermost two storeys in that earthquake. Witnessing Great Tower of Kothi is also a great visual treat because its architecture has used indigenious Pahadi methods for construction. The trek to Chehni Kothi is an easy one and it starts from Shringa Rishi Temple.

7. Picturesque Views

The greatest benefit of visiting a remote Himalayan village such as Jibhi is that you get treated with picturesque views. Every view is unique in itself, and it soothes the eyes and soul of the visitors. Not to mention that you can click countless breathtaking photos during your Tirthan Valley trip.

8. Witnessing Traditional Architecture

While the modern construction methods have taken over the traditional pahadi style of construction, in Tirthan Valley you would still get to see a lot of centuries-old traditional houses and temples. The traditional style of construction uses locally available materials such as wood, mud, and stones. These are also designed keeping weather conditions in mind such as rain and cold. The traditional homes in Tirthan Valley are warm, cozy, and beautiful.

9. Bahu Lake

Located at a distance of a few kilometers from Jibhi, we have the serene Bahu lake. Bahu Lake is located in Bahu Village, and the road from Jibhi to Bahu offers a great view of the Great Himalayan National Park.

10. Balo Temple

Balo Temple is a beautiful wooden temple that is believed to be more than 800 years old. It can be reached from Bahu Lake by doing an hour-long scenic hike. Please note that it’s going to be an optional hike on the trip. If you don’t wish to visit Balo Temple, you can simply relax and unwind near Bahu Lake.

11. Bonfire & Group Games

Stay excited for this part as usual!

12. Unforgettable social experience

Our small group size ensure a personal touch, and our group leaders make sure to bond the entire group like long lost friends. Hence, along with an amazing travel experience, you are in for a great of great social bonding.

Your Itinerary

Day 1: Start from Delhi

Meet the entire group and group leader for introduction and orientation in Delhi. We will board a comfortable Volvo/Scania Bus for our overnight journey to Aut. From Aut, we’ll board pre-booked local vehicles for journey until our destination, Jibhi.
Pick up Point: Kashmere Gate Metro Station at 7:30 PM

(If you are an outstation participant, we recommend landing in Delhi latest by 4:30 PM)

Please note that if you are based out of Chandigarh (or any other city which comes on route) you can get in touch with us for the pick-up/drop on the way.

Day 2: Arrival in Jibhi and Relax

Deboard the Volvo in Aut & board the vehicle to Jibhi
Breakfast (on the way, cost excluded)
Reach our guesthouse/homestay
Check-in & freshen-up
Lunch
Jibhi Waterfall (a relaxing excursion)
Bonfire & Group Games
Dinner

Day 3: Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake

Breakfast
Drive to Jalori Pass
Trek to Serolsar Lake (easy to moderate trek, 5.5 km one way)
Visit to Mata Buddhi Nagini Temple near Lake
Lunch near Serolsar Lake
Descend
Scenic stop at Shoja
Drive back to Jibhi
Evening games and activities
Dinner

Day 4: Drive to Bahu Lake

Wake up leisurely and have breakfast
Drive to Bahu Lake
Balo Trek (very easy, 2.5 km one way)
Lunch
Back to Jibhi
Group Activity
Dinner

Day 5: Great Tower of Kothi

Wake up Leisurely and have breakfast
Check-out
Hike to Shringi Rishi Temple
Chehni (Chaini) Kothi Trek (easy, 2.5 km one way)
Walk around Chehni Village
Lunch
Departure for Delhi (leave for Aut in local vehicles followed by Volvo to Delhi)
Dinner (on the way, cost excluded)

Day 6: Arrival in Delhi and Goodbye

We are supposed to reach Delhi by 8:00 AM as per the schedule, but still, keep some buffer time in hand if you have an onward journey on the same day. Because of uncertain traffic and road conditions, we can’t predict the exact time. Better to check with us while booking your return journey tickets.
We will drop off the participants as per the respective pick-up points, and exchange warm hugs, and goodbyes until we meet again.

If you are an outstation participant, we recommend booking a flight after 2 PM.

Important Information

Ex-Delhi (add 5% GST to the applicable tariff):

22500 INR per person to/from Delhi (regular tariff)

21000 INR per person if you book from the first five seats

After the first 5 seats,

21500 INR if you book the slot number between 6-10

22000 INR per person for two or more people traveling together

22000 INR per person if you are solo but have already traveled with us 🙂

Else, 22500 INR per person

Please note that 5% GST would be added to the final applicable cost.

To make a booking, please send:

WhatsApp/ Call : 9999749677
Email: chandni@transformingtravels.com

Note:

Please note that if Transforming Travels isn’t able to execute the trip because of any covid regulations that directly affect the itinerary, then we will either reschedule the trip, refund, or give you the credit for the amount you paid, but your money won’t be lost at all. As it’s subjective to the situation, we will also take a call as per the situation.

All transport from Delhi to Delhi (Volvo from Delhi to Aut and back, and private vehicles from Aut to Aut transportation within Tirthan Valley). AC won’t be functional in the hills.
Stay in comfortable rooms with attached western toilets in comfortable guesthouse(s)/ homestay(s) for three nights on a twin-sharing and same-gender basis for solo travelers. Couples will be given private rooms.
Local trekking guides
Day 2: Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Breakfast and Lunch
Entrance tickets as per the itinerary
Activity costs as per the itinerary
Friendly and knowledgeable group leader throughout the tour

All the meals not listed in Inclusions. We pay for what we eat.
Any side dish or extras which ain’t a part of the set menu of included meals
Any expense on any items/services which are personal such as driver tips, medicines, toiletries, sun protection creams, snacks, laundry, STD calls, etc
Any extra expenses incurred due to delays arising from bad weather conditions or any unanticipated or uncontrollable conditions
Any extra expenses incurred because of any delays caused by Volvo journey or any kind of change in Volvo schedule including the cancellation
Please note that if the access road to Jalori Pass (or any other place) in the itinerary happens to be covered by snow or damaged by rain/landslides, then the cost of 4*4 vehicles hired to traverse the same has to be borne by the participants.
Any medical expenses
Any other expenses of any nature not included in the INCLUSIONS section

The group size will be limited to a maximum of 24 people: 23 participants + 1 group leader and a minimum of 6 people: 5 participants + 1 group leader.
We don’t distribute any packed water during this trip. Hence, we recommend everyone get water bottles that can be refilled. Why add non-biodegradable waste to the environment if we can easily manage it without doing so?
Please note that Jibhi being a remote village, and an offbeat tourist destination is prone to long power cuts, especially in the touristy season. Hence, carry your power banks and flashlights religiously as per the packing list. However, in the last few months, the place has not witnessed long power cuts but better to be prepared.
If you are traveling from such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, or any other city, then do get in touch with us so that we can guide you on how to reach from airport to the pick-up point. We might also be able to connect you with your fellow travelers from these cities.
Most of the snow melts by April beginning and rains are over by early September, but weather changes are always unpredictable. If snow affects any part of our trips, then please cooperate with the trip leader.
A total of 10 meals are a part of the package with pre-decided menus. Lunches would be basic vegetarian but fresh, homemade, and scrumptious as they would be arranged around trekking routes. Eggs are offered for breakfast and chicken for dinner, among other vegetarian items.
Please prepare yourself mentally that it’s a very active trip and for a few people, a long road journey could be tiring but Volvo makes it very comfortable. Although, everything is worth the effort because Tirthan Valley is no less than heaven!
Please note that Idea & Vodafone have poor/no reception in Jibhi. Airtel & Jio works quite well.
Volvo is a third-party service and as a tour operator, we don’t have any control over the number/timings of meal/refreshment breaks or restaurant choices. We recommend participants to carry some snacks with them.
Please note that most of the properties in Jibhi have fewer than 6 rooms, and hence we have to use multiple stay options for this trip. Rooms differ from each other in terms of shape, size, view & amenities. Please understand that this is an adventure trip and you have to spend minimal time in the room. Please extend your cooperation on the same.

A mix of summer and winter clothes
Raincoat/poncho
A small day bag
Refillable Water Bottle (better to carry Milton flasks to fill your bottles with hot water)
Sunglasses/ Hat/ Headgear
Trekking/ Hiking shoes
Flip flops for hotel
Sunscreen
Torch/ flashlight
Power Banks
Neck Pillow for road journey
A light blanket/ shawl for night journey
Bluetooth Speaker (if you are an entertainment enthusiast)
Any prescribed medication
POSITIVE ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM & SMILES!-MOST IMPORTANT

We suggest bringing one luggage bag (backpack or a small suitcase) along with a daypack.

60 days before the trip: 90% refund
60-41 days before the trip: 70% refund
40-31 days before the trip: 50% refund
30-21 days before the trip: 40% refund
20-16 days before the trip: 30% refund
15-8 days before the trip: 10% refund
Less than 7 days before the trip: No Refund

The cancellation policy is calculated on the total trip tariff, not on the token amount.

Participants will be respectful to their fellow guests, organizers, and the hosts
Participants have to show a little degree of flexibility during the tour
It’s the duty of participants to assess whether they are physically fit or not for the tour before joining it
Please note that neither we assign any seats in the vehicle nor do we take any special requests for that. Be it a first seat, window seat, or the last seat, we expect participants to be flexible with their choice considering the fact that it’s a group tour. Although, we encourage participants to shuffle seats with each other during the journey to support each other.
Transforming Travels reserves the right to modify the place of stay or the itinerary without any prior notice.
Every participant should carry a personal sanitizer and keep sanitizing their hands at regular intervals.
The laws and customs of the areas we visit can be very different from those we are used to. Be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend, especially if you are visiting religious areas. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with and respect local laws and customs. If you fail to do so, we will have no liability to you for any cost, loss, or damage you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel arrangements.
Please note that if a Government rule asks for a negative RT PCR test report for any places that are a part of our itinerary, then it’s your responsibility to get that test done & bring the report.
Outstation participants are advised to keep a good amount of buffer time while booking their flights. Please keep as much buffer time as you can. Still, if someone misses their flight because of any unpredictable circumstances then Transforming Travels won’t be liable.

Important Information

Cost

Ex-Delhi (add 5% GST to the applicable tariff):

22500 INR per person to/from Delhi (regular tariff)

21000 INR per person if you book from the first five seats

After the first 5 seats,

21500 INR if you book the slot number between 6-10

22000 INR per person for two or more people traveling together

22000 INR per person if you are solo but have already traveled with us 🙂

Else, 22500 INR per person

Please note that 5% GST would be added to the final applicable cost.

To make a booking, please send:

WhatsApp/ Call : 9999749677
Email: chandni@transformingtravels.com

Note:

Inclusions

All transport from Delhi to Delhi (Volvo from Delhi to Aut and back, and private vehicles from Aut to Aut transportation within Tirthan Valley). AC won’t be functional in the hills.
Stay in comfortable rooms with attached western toilets in comfortable guesthouse(s)/ homestay(s) for three nights on a twin-sharing and same-gender basis for solo travelers. Couples will be given private rooms.
Local trekking guides
Day 2: Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Breakfast and Lunch
Entrance tickets as per the itinerary
Activity costs as per the itinerary
Friendly and knowledgeable group leader throughout the tour

Exclusions

All the meals not listed in Inclusions. We pay for what we eat.
Any side dish or extras which ain’t a part of the set menu of included meals
Any expense on any items/services which are personal such as driver tips, medicines, toiletries, sun protection creams, snacks, laundry, STD calls, etc
Any extra expenses incurred due to delays arising from bad weather conditions or any unanticipated or uncontrollable conditions
Any extra expenses incurred because of any delays caused by Volvo journey or any kind of change in Volvo schedule including the cancellation
Please note that if the access road to Jalori Pass (or any other place) in the itinerary happens to be covered by snow or damaged by rain/landslides, then the cost of 4*4 vehicles hired to traverse the same has to be borne by the participants.
Any medical expenses
Any other expenses of any nature not included in the INCLUSIONS section

Basic Info

The group size will be limited to a maximum of 24 people: 23 participants + 1 group leader and a minimum of 6 people: 5 participants + 1 group leader.
We don’t distribute any packed water during this trip. Hence, we recommend everyone get water bottles that can be refilled. Why add non-biodegradable waste to the environment if we can easily manage it without doing so?
Please note that Jibhi being a remote village, and an offbeat tourist destination is prone to long power cuts, especially in the touristy season. Hence, carry your power banks and flashlights religiously as per the packing list. However, in the last few months, the place has not witnessed long power cuts but better to be prepared.
If you are traveling from such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, or any other city, then do get in touch with us so that we can guide you on how to reach from airport to the pick-up point. We might also be able to connect you with your fellow travelers from these cities.
Most of the snow melts by April beginning and rains are over by early September, but weather changes are always unpredictable. If snow affects any part of our trips, then please cooperate with the trip leader.
A total of 10 meals are a part of the package with pre-decided menus. Lunches would be basic vegetarian but fresh, homemade, and scrumptious as they would be arranged around trekking routes. Eggs are offered for breakfast and chicken for dinner, among other vegetarian items.
Please prepare yourself mentally that it’s a very active trip and for a few people, a long road journey could be tiring but Volvo makes it very comfortable. Although, everything is worth the effort because Tirthan Valley is no less than heaven!
Please note that Idea & Vodafone have poor/no reception in Jibhi. Airtel & Jio works quite well.
Volvo is a third-party service and as a tour operator, we don’t have any control over the number/timings of meal/refreshment breaks or restaurant choices. We recommend participants to carry some snacks with them.
Please note that most of the properties in Jibhi have fewer than 6 rooms, and hence we have to use multiple stay options for this trip. Rooms differ from each other in terms of shape, size, view & amenities. Please understand that this is an adventure trip and you have to spend minimal time in the room. Please extend your cooperation on the same.

Packing List

A mix of summer and winter clothes
Raincoat/poncho
A small day bag
Refillable Water Bottle (better to carry Milton flasks to fill your bottles with hot water)
Sunglasses/ Hat/ Headgear
Trekking/ Hiking shoes
Flip flops for hotel
Sunscreen
Torch/ flashlight
Power Banks
Neck Pillow for road journey
A light blanket/ shawl for night journey
Bluetooth Speaker (if you are an entertainment enthusiast)
Any prescribed medication
POSITIVE ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM & SMILES!-MOST IMPORTANT

We suggest bringing one luggage bag (backpack or a small suitcase) along with a daypack.

Cancellation Policy

60 days before the trip: 90% refund
60-41 days before the trip: 70% refund
40-31 days before the trip: 50% refund
30-21 days before the trip: 40% refund
20-16 days before the trip: 30% refund
15-8 days before the trip: 10% refund
Less than 7 days before the trip: No Refund

The cancellation policy is calculated on the total trip tariff, not on the token amount.

Terms and Conditions

Participants will be respectful to their fellow guests, organizers, and the hosts
Participants have to show a little degree of flexibility during the tour
It’s the duty of participants to assess whether they are physically fit or not for the tour before joining it
Please note that neither we assign any seats in the vehicle nor do we take any special requests for that. Be it a first seat, window seat, or the last seat, we expect participants to be flexible with their choice considering the fact that it’s a group tour. Although, we encourage participants to shuffle seats with each other during the journey to support each other.
Transforming Travels reserves the right to modify the place of stay or the itinerary without any prior notice.
Every participant should carry a personal sanitizer and keep sanitizing their hands at regular intervals.
The laws and customs of the areas we visit can be very different from those we are used to. Be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend, especially if you are visiting religious areas. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with and respect local laws and customs. If you fail to do so, we will have no liability to you for any cost, loss, or damage you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel arrangements.
Please note that if a Government rule asks for a negative RT PCR test report for any places that are a part of our itinerary, then it’s your responsibility to get that test done & bring the report.
Outstation participants are advised to keep a good amount of buffer time while booking their flights. Please keep as much buffer time as you can. Still, if someone misses their flight because of any unpredictable circumstances then Transforming Travels won’t be liable.

Booking/ Query

If you have any questions or concerns, then please feel free to contact us using the below-mentioned details. Alternatively, fill this form and our team will get back to you at their earliest.

This trip can also be personalized as per your needs, with your friends & family. If interested, please reach out to us.

To book this trip, please Call/ WhatsApp/ Email using the below-mentioned details.