The Nook- Offbeat and Most Romantic Place to stay on your Jibhi Trip

मैं इंतजार करूंगा हाथ में चाय का प्याला लिए

एक हसीन सी शाम में

कहीं दूर पहाड़ों में

किसी छोटी सी घर के आंगन में

तुम आना बहुत सारा कहानियां लेकर

मैं रहुंगा बहुत सारे सपने सजाए

एक किताब हाथ में लिए

उन हसीन सी वादियों में आंखें मूंदे

तुम आना एक फूलो का गुलदस्ता लेकर

मैं रहूंगा किसी अकेली सी शाम में

कोई अनजानी सी धुन को सुनता हुए

उदास बैठा

तुम आना खुशी की तरह

बारिश लेकर

Yes you will be lost in blue skies and poetries will come naturally to you when you are in such a cradle of nature. Located in the Sainj valley, this place is a dream come true.

This Greek styled architecture romantic stay justifies its name in all the ways. The place is located at the perfect corner of serenity, tranquility and calmness away from the bustle of the city.

Little lawn with a mountain backdrop and a romantic cottage

How To Reach

The place is a bit tricky to reach, you need to hike a bit to reach the place but believe me your every sweat will be worth it. Take a bus from Jibhi to Banjar which has a bus depot. From Banjar get another local bus and get down at Aut (get down at the Aut market even though you have to retrace your path because it will get you seats on the bus otherwise it gets crowded)Ask your bus driver( from Aut to Sainj) to drop you at the OP ji house stop- you will find a stone paved way going up from the stop. Remember buses from Aut to Sainj runs till 4pm and are very rare on Sundays (max 2), costing you around 50 INR. Once you move up, you will find rocks with the Nook directions painted on it. If you need any directions, feel free to connect the host Saloni who is ready to help always. If you miss the bus stop, get down at Sainj market, walk your way up then.

Bus stop to get down for The Nook

The NOOK

The place welcomes you with a lush green garden laden with cute little flowers, two chairs and a hammock. Lenny and her four kids welcomes you with a hug. (By the way Lenny is the pet dog they have). We have been alloted a private room in the first floor and we are amazed to find a living room and a bedroom at this price which is truly amazing. The bed is placed right beside the windows and the living room has windows all round to unwind.

The common room overlooking the greenery covered mountains is the perfect place to spend your leisure afternoons or some boozy evenings. The host has made cute little artefacts out if small things and all that makes this place calm yet vibrant. You can also get lost in the books with the backdrop of silence and perfectly draped scenery.

Sumptuous foods at very affordable rates will make your stay even more worthwhile. If you are still hungry like this, take a stroll to the Sainj market for some amazing Thukpas, momos and chowmein. You will also get your doze of booze as well in this market.

P.S. They also have a hidden attic and a 😺 cat.

For places to visit around here. check my next blog.