Peace Out in Blissful Jibhi : Open Sky Domes

I am a Mountain person, every few weeks I want to just run away from the madding crowd of city and look for seclusion in the hills. And I am fortunate enough to have a partner who matches this madness !!

This time we have selected Jibhi, a pastoral hamlet situated in Banjar Valley of Himachal Pradesh.

Serenity descends on you when you are at Jibhi because all you can hear is the sound of the gurgling river down your window and bird songs. And all you have got to do is cherish the lush green mountains loaded with pines and cedars. Or walk away on any of the numerous beautiful nature trails which are present around this offbeat place in Himachal in almost every direction.

Jibhi has become fairly popular among Indian travelers in recent years. However, tourists from other countries discovered this treasure more than two decades ago. During that time, there were hardly any guest houses, hotels, or infrastructure to support tourism here. The village is still not too commercialized and only accommodation options you would find are Jibhi homestays run by locals.

We have selected an unusual stay this time, Peace Out by Moonstone Hammock. This glamp-site is nestled in a lush green valley surrounded by pine forests and freshwater lakes. We have checked-in into their Open-Sky dome. What a place to be!!

We were welcomed by their friendly pups Casper and Laila !! My son enjoyed a lot with them, playing and hugging around.

Things that we did in Jibhi:

Day one was spent at Jibhi Waterfall. It is one of those rare places which has been gracefully beautified by the man without spoiling its natural aura. There are wooden bridges, streams, and a cemented pool around the fall.

It is a good spot to spend some time with your partner & kids and chill in the middle of nowhere. Splashing in the pool and enjoying with local vendor's pet rabbit.

Our nights were spectacular. We slept under the stars and woke up to mesmerizing views in our Open Sky Domes. Bonfire and live music were add ons provide by the owner !!

Mornings were like having sumptuous breakfast with a view!

Second day was meant for Mini Thailand, that what they call it !! Its a kind of natural pond formed on the path of river surrounded by lush green Himalayas. Crystal clear water with huge natural rocks forming Phuket like views.

We spent our last day at Jalori Pass. At an altitude of 10,800 feet, it is probably one of the least explored passes of Himachal and is truly an undiscovered beauty in every way. We went there by our car, the drive from Jibhi to Jalori is spectacular.

We just sat there in one of the meadows covered with snow, enjoying our coffee and maggie.

Jibhi is definitely an offbeat place to visit in Himachal, which is still less touched!!