Jibhi in Manali
Jibhi is a very small town located in Banjar Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is located at a height of 1600 meters above sea level. The place is best known for its natural beauty and also serves as a base to explore the rest of Banjar and Tirthan Valleys.
Jibhi is a scenic, unpretentious and old Himalayan village settled on the banks of the gurgling Tirthan a river that is a tributary of the Beas river. It is nothing more than a cluster of traditional Himachali houses, some homestays, and a lot of beautiful and vibrant greenery. The forests around it are a mix of oak, deodar, cedar, and pine; which makes the smell of the earth especially woody during the monsoon season.
Jibhi weather also remains favorable pretty much all year round and every season comes with some exciting and adventurous things to do.
Best time to visit Jibhi
It depends on your taste and preferences, summer is the peak season to visit Jibhi that is March to May. The weather stays chilly during the night and pleasant during the daytime.
March to May is the best time to visit Jibhi as the weather remains pleasant. If you are planning an active stay with day treks, visiting neighboring villages, and some adventure activities this is the best time to choose.
Location & How to Reach Jibhi
Jibhi is easily reachable from any major city. Delhi to Jibhi and Chandigarh to Jibhi are the two most common bus routes. There is no direct train, flight, or bus available for Jibhi. AUT Tunnel bus station is the nearest station from where you have to hire a personal cab to reach Jibhi.
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