Village · Seraj · Kullu · 2,700 m

Shoja — the complete village guide

Shoja is a tiny hamlet at 2,700 m, 5 km before Jalori Pass. Cedar and oak forest, 10-12 wooden homes, and the famous Waterfall Point. Cleaner and quieter alternative to Jibhi. Base for the Serolsar Lake day-trek from Jalori.

"Cedar forest, silence, wooden verandahs."

Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Winter snow closes Jalori Pass.
Nearest road-head
Shoja (motorable)
Mobile network
JIO/Airtel work.
Stays
Banjara Retreat, Raju Bharti Guest House. ₹2,500–6,000.

How to reach Shoja

Nearest road-head: Shoja (motorable). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Mandi (70 km).

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Mandi70 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Kasol76 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Kullu77 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Shimla86 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Manali119 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Chandigarh169 km5 hrs2,9003,6004,500Route
Dharamshala191 km6 hrs3,2004,0005,000Route
Delhi510 km15 hrs9,20011,50014,300Route

Things to do in Shoja

  • Waterfall Point (5 min walk from Banjara)
  • Jalori Pass 5 km away
  • Serolsar Lake trek (5 km each way from Jalori)
  • Cedar and oak forest walks
  • Great Himalayan National Park views

Practical tips before you go

Frequently asked questions