Day 1
Bus
Took Bus to Aut from ISBT Kashmere gate for Rs 650 and got off at Aut Tunnel entrance. Then took a local bus to Banjar Village. Total time taken - 13 hrs
Day 2
Mountain
Do try Siddu dish when in Shoja. It tastes amazing with melted ghee and provides warmth. Shoja was completely engulfed under sheet of snow which looked so good during Sunset hours.
A great option to stay while in Jibhi/Shoja. Jalori Pass is just 5 km from this hostel. Lot of variety of food available. Chinese, Italian, Israeli, etc. Beds are super comfy and regulations are enforced really well. Rates are cheap and ambience
Day 3
Amazing place to eat (breakfast for sure!) The chicken curry is must try along with naan. Dogs will give you good company while you wait for food
Waterfall
Rs 20 entry fee pp and you get to see beautiful waterfall which is mesmerizing to the core
Lake
While on the road towards Shoja you'll se a big board going in the forest. It leads to a place where water has gotten collected and forms a bluish area Good for some creative clicks and small hiking experience.
Day 4
The road to Jalori Pass was fully covered in snow. One could only walk/trek to reach the pass otherwise possible to reach by vehicle itself (during summer/when snow is not there). The views were too good. One just couldn't miss clicking pictures!
Mountain
Situated at an altitude of 10k feet. Jalori Pass acts as an important route connection between Rampur valley and Banjar Valley. Shimla is just 150 km from this pass. The road was fully cleared on the other side of pass that went towards Shimla.
Walk
It took us barely 40 mins to descend down and reach a sickk café. Firgun Café, more about it in next saga.
Restaurant
Do Try hot chocolate at this café. You'll ask for more. Interiors and roof are best place to chillout by yourself or loved ones
Day 5
Trek
6 km from Main Road. It took me 1hr 15 mins to reach this 500-800 yrs old fort at a height of 2200 meters.
Monument
Having a height of about 30 metres and being build in an earthquake prone area without concrete or steel is quite astonishing.
Bus
