If the idea of a self-contained getaway deep into the belly of the Himalayas intrigues you, Barot is more than perfect.
Sitting in Barot Valley's dreamy landscape, Zostel Rajgundha is the apt choice for a self-contained mountain getaway. Begin your morning with a hearty breakfast at the in-house café and fill your day with outdoor adventures.
Amidst the stillness of the Dhauladhar mountain ranges in Barot Valley, Zostel Homes Rajgundha offers you a cosy common room to chill or work, a stocked bar, bonfire evenings, hearty food, and stunning views from your luxe private rooms.
Set amidst verdant rice farms and surrounded by lush mountains, Zostel Home Harabhag (Joginder Nagar) invites you for rejuvenation and solitude.
The sound of car horns is replaced by the endless chirping of native birds. Youâll find traffic, lots of it, but only of flocks of mountain sheep and horses grazing nearby. And instead of skyscrapers and pollution, the window to your workplace hosts snow-clad mountains and clear blue skies. Something that makes Barot stand out is its seclusiveness. Disengage from the humdrum of everyday life as you lose yourself in the lap of nature.
The land of pleasant hikes and magnanimous treks, Barot is no short on remote adventure. Opt between a half-day easy hike, a moderate 2-day camping by the lake, or a full-fledged difficult 12-day trek, the village has options pre-arranged for all types of travellers!
The village of Barot is so remote, that distant dreams of stargazing, playing with sheep and calves, listening to the breeze, and snug bonfires are all very much possible here everyday! And when you have a spectacular mountain view to go with all of these, why would you ever want to miss out on this experience?
The villages of Barot and Rajgundha have the most loving locals, who lead a simple, traditional mountain lifestyle. If youâre lucky, one of them might invite you for a simple and yet fulfilling meal, which no sane traveller would ever deny.
The only way to reach Barot and precisely, Zostel Rajgundha, is through a minimum one-hour hike! The town hides deep into the remote Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh and the roads only go till a point.
Close to Barot is a village named Bara Bhangal, accessible through a trek from Bir/Barot to Manali. This is said to be the remotest town of India and even holds a jail for the grimmest prisoners, just like Kala Pani.
In the 4-day trek to Thamsar Pass Basecamp, you get to camp in the snow amidst snow-peak mountains, visit villages with a population as less as 20 people, and stargaze under the night sky. This moderate to difficult trek is best undertaken between the months of July to September.
