Jibhi is a very popular place in Himachal Pradesh, which is surrounded by lush green forests and mountains. If you are planning to visit a cool place with your family or partner during the summer holidays, then why not include Jibi in your list like other places in Himachal. Jibhi is one such tourist destination of Himachal, which is untouched by industrial places and is surrounded by natural things. Dense deodar forests, serene freshwater lakes, and ancient temples make this place quite attractive. Let us tell you about some of the best places here.
Jalori Pass
Jalori Pass has located 12 km from Jibhi at an altitude of 10282 feet above sea level. At the top of the Jalori pass, there is a temple dedicated to Mahakali, where you can enjoy some mesmerizing views of the Tirthan river, the valley, and the pine forest. This place is also perfect for posting on Instagram. At the top, there are some small dhabas where you can enjoy lunch. Jalori pass also serves as some of the most beautiful short treks like Serolsar Lake, Great Himalayan National Park, and Lambir. You can take a government bus or private taxi to reach here.
Serolsar Lake
Serolsar Lake is located at a distance of just 5 km from Jalori Pass and is one of the best places to visit in Jibhi. If you are going to Jalori Pass, then do not miss this natural beauty at all. Surrounded by a dense deodar forest, it is situated at an altitude of about 3100 meters above sea level. There is a temple here named Buddha Nagin which is associated with Serolsar Lake by the local people. Local people believe that the water of the lake has medicinal properties. The water of this lake is very clear and the reason behind being clean is very interesting. A bird named Abhi is found here, who picks up everything that falls in the lake like tree leaves, small wood, etc. and throws it out. To reach this place, you have to complete a 5 km track, which is 2 hours away from Jalori Pass.
Raghupur Fort
Raghupur Fort is situated at an altitude of 10800 feet above sea level, 3 km from Jalori Pass. The fort is in ruins, but you can see every single view of the Kullu and Mandi area from here. Raghupur Fort is famous for its spectacular views of the Himalayan mountain ranges. The grasslands here look like wall paper in the phone. At the top, you can see the shepherds along with the goats which add to the beauty of the place. After reaching the top, there is no source of water and food, so whenever you reach the top, buy food and water from Jalori pass and move forward. To get there, you will have to complete a 3 km track and it will take you 1 hour to reach Jalori Pass.
Shringa Rishi Temple
Shring Rishi Temple is situated in Baggi village, about 9 km from Jibhi. This temple is famous for its amazing beauty. This temple is dedicated to Rishi Shringa who is one of the 18 main deities of Kullu Valley. Shringa Rishi was a great sage in the era of Ramayana. For this reason, this temple has great religious importance among the local people. Every year thousands of devotees come here to seek the blessings of Lord Shringa. You can visit this temple from April to November, due to snow it is a bit difficult to go in other months. You can reach here in 10 to 15 minutes.
jibhi waterfall
Located at a walk of 1 km or 15 minutes from the main market of Jibhi, Jibhi Waterfalls is one of the best places to visit. It is only a 5 km walk from the main road, so you can also drive your car there. The road leading to the waterfall is also very well maintained, in which you will see some wooden bridges to cross the river. Also, the area around the waterfall is very clean. There is also a bridge just below the waterfall, where you can take a bath.
Mini Thailand in Jibhi
Nestled amidst rich forested area, Mini Thailand is a hidden gem in Jibhi. The place gets its name from the stone hut structure along with a pond on the course of the river. Tourists call it Mini Thailand while locals call this place as Kuli Katandi. The water of the pond is so crystal and clear that you can even swim in it.
