Kullu to Jibhi Taxi & Cab Booking

Jibhi is about slowing down rather than sightseeing. Walks lead to Jibhi waterfall and the old temples in nearby villages, and Chehni Kothi, a tall stone-and-timber tower, is a short drive and walk away. Jalori Pass, at around 3,100 m, is about 12 km above Jibhi, and from there trails lead to Serolsar lake and the Raghupur fort ruins. The Tirthan valley, with trout farms and the Great Himalayan National Park, is just below Banjar.

Kullu makes a natural base for the quieter valleys to its south. A good plan is two nights in Kullu or Manali, then two or three in Jibhi, with day trips to Jalori and the Tirthan valley. On the way out, the drive back to Chandigarh or Delhi rejoins the main highway at Aut, so you don't need to backtrack through Kullu.

With one car for the whole trip, the driver can also handle local outings from Jibhi, which is useful because taxis in the Banjar valley are fewer than in Kullu.

The road from Aut to Jibhi follows the Tirthan river at first, then climbs past Banjar on a narrow, winding two-lane road with few places to pass. It's well used by local buses and homestay guests, but slow. Our drivers know where the homestay turn-offs are, which matters because many aren't signposted from the road.

From Jibhi, there's no need to return through Kullu unless you're staying there. For Chandigarh or Delhi, the route goes down to Aut and joins the highway south through Mandi. For Shimla, the road over Jalori Pass to Ani and on to Shimla is shorter on the map but slow and only open when there's no snow; most drivers prefer the highway in winter. For Manali, it's about 3½–4 hours back up the valley. Tell us your next stop and we'll price a one-way trip instead of a return to Kullu, which usually works out cheaper overall.