JIBHI & TIRTHAN VALLEY PACKING GUIDE 2020
Jibhi is a charming unexplored hamlet in the Himalayas, be prepared to be pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming beauty of this place and the meadow nature walks surrounding it. Jibhi is a non-commercial abode in the loud and adventurous Himachal Pradesh just a few hours away from Aut. Guarded closely by alpine trees and free-flowing streams, Jibhi with its serene ambiance, its wildflowers, lush green forests, and a saint-like expanse is sure to make you fall in love with it.
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations, finds its true meaning here as it takes close to about 15 hrs to get to this pristine hamlet.
During this trip you will even visit Jalori pass which (3120 meter) is one of the highest Motorable passes of lower Himachal Pradesh which connects Shimla to Manali via Banjar Valley.
Located amidst the tall Kharshoo trees at a height of about 10,000 feet the nature trail to Serolskar Lake is 6-km-long from Jalori Pass.
In order to make your trip slightly more convenient, we would recommend you to carry the following:
Medicines:
Medicines for headache, fever, stomach ache, cold, cough syrup, and motion sickness may be required by you too.
Also carry any other medicines, specific to your health conditions.
Make sure you consult your family doctor before taking this trip, in case you have the slightest doubt about your fitness & health.
Clothes:
Carry a sweater, gloves, cap (protect head and ears from cold winds), thermals and a winter jacket.
- Comfortable lowers for hiking (jeans not advisable)
Comfortable lowers will make your journey a lot better.
Woolen socks will keep your feet warm.
Weather is unpredictable in the hills, and nights can get unusually cold, hence it’s always best to be prepared.
Gadgets:
Spare camera batteries: Carry at least one spare set of batteries required by your camera.
Battery power bank: If you are an avid smartphone user and planning to log your route on your favorite GPS App, then make sure you are carrying a power bank with at least 10000 mAH capacity to keep your mobile phone running throughout the day.
Enough memory cards to last you the entire trip.
Miscellaneous:
Umbrella or a Rain Poncho(Poncho recommended for the Hike)
Eye Mask, Neck Pillow, Light Blanket, Ear Plugs for the bus journey.
Book to Read/Board Games/Uno/Playing Cards
A torch
Body Care:
Lip Balm: Dry and cold weather will make your lips dry, so make sure to carry a lip balm, glycerin or Vaseline.
Sunscreen lotion: UV rays at high altitude can be quite damaging to the skin, even during the slightest of winter, so don’t forget to carry a good quality sunscreen lotion with a rating of SPF30 or higher. One can apply it a couple of hours before going out under the sun.
UV sunglasses
Caps
Wet Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Eatables & Drinks:
Chocolates, biscuits, dry fruits and nuts: Carrying a couple of chocolates, a pack of biscuits along with dry fruits such as almonds, raisins and cashews is a good idea.
Dry fruits provide instant energy and easy snack and don’t take up too much space.
Tip: Carry an Insulated Tiffin especially if you’re on medication so that you can have something packed for during the journey from the previous night’s place of stay.
Bags:
One big rucksack for clothes. A small one for medicines, tuck and other valuables and gadgets and other personal and body care essentials etc. Waist bags can be very useful and handy. (You could find all these at a reasonable price at a Decathlon Store nearby)
ID Cards : Mandatory to carry a Government approved photo ID Address Proof (i.e. Aadhar/Passport/Voter’s ID/DL and not PAN CARD)
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From Boarding from Delhi or elsewhere, please be critical to following these as communicated to you by Tripver or by your Trip Captain as it is the most common and troublesome issue for a Trip Captain. More so since it’s not fair to those who make it on time. Be nice to your Captain and, he/she will reciprocate to maybe even go overboard the itinerary to cover an additional place or two.
Food: Expect reasonably simple food at the places you’re visiting considering their remoteness.
Money: Withdraw money before your journey. You’ll find an ATM or two in Jibhi but their functioning is often erratic, so it’s advisable to carry enough cash from Delhi.
Washrooms: During the journey, availability and cleanliness may be an issue and although our drivers and Trip Captain’s try to make the stops as per pre-searched or in some cases the best possible judgment, these are some constraints while traveling offbeat.
Traditional rubber hot water bottle, Politely request the camp owner to fill hot water from the kitchen on request. We strongly recommend you to carry this as usualy in winters in Himachal is extreme & unpredictable. There will be fewer or no heaters in Jibhi as its an offbeat location. The temperature at night drops below zero degrees leading to freezing of the water pipelines till the sun comes out. This is a usual occurrence in the winter season.
The clothing you choose to pack will have a huge impact on the enjoyability of your travel. That’s why it’s smart to choose your clothing carefully — remember, you’re going to spend much of your time outdoors so staying warm and dry should be your number one priority.
The vistas from an altitude of about 3000 meters above sea level will leave you spellbound especially if you’re lucky enough to have a clear sky to witness a star-studded night and a splendid sunrise.
Lastly, we are a plastic neutral community and expect our travellers to support us in this case, refrain from littering, and keeping our hills clean.
Let’s keep our hills clean!
Travelers found or observed using offensive language or behavior with other travelers or any person connected to delivering the Tripver experience, under extreme cases may be terminated from the trip by the Trek Leader and blacklisted from subsequent community trips.
This is a journey of your lifetime, it’s our advice that you enjoy this trip not as a tourist but as a traveler.
Hope this helps! Sit back relax and get ready for a memorable trip and a tryst with nature.
