The Hosteller
BIR
The Hosteller Bir is located at the prime location just across from the main bus stand, making it exceptionally convenient for travellers. This hostel in Bir, our l....
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AMENITIES
Café
CCTV
Common area
Front desk
Housekeeping
Indoor games
Parking
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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE
Paraglide away
Soar across the skies from Asia’s highest paragliding take off site in Billing, which is about an hour from Bir.
Cycling trails
Bir is surrounded by shallow hills and greenery, making it the perfect place to explore on your bicycles.
Monastery culture
Artistic, colourful and cultural; Bir’s many beautiful monasteries are likely to make your jaw drop.
Fun hostel tours
Book exciting local tours like evening city walks, camping nights and cycling trips from the hostel.
LOCATION
Chandigarh Railway Station - 286 km. One can reach from this train station to the hostel using local cabs or buses.
Tibetian Colony Bus Stop is 5.4 km from the hostel and one can reach from this bus station to the hostel using local cabs or buses.
Kangra Airport, which is 67.6 km. away from the destination, is the nearest airport that connects Bir to the rest of the world. Other airports close to Bir are in Chandigarh (290 km), Amritsar (260 km) and New Delhi (520 km).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Check In
2 PM
Check Out
11 AM
Guest Visit
9 AM - 9 PM
Cafe
9 AM - 2 PM & 5 PM - 10 PM
Reception
24 Hours
Common Area
24 Hours
Strictly mandatory to follow all Covid guidelines as mandated by GOI at all times during the stay. For more details, refer to our policies.
We have a doctor, ambulance, or such facilities on call in case of any emergency.
All common spaces at the hostel are CCTV secured.
What is the location of The Hosteller Bir?
The Hosteller Bir is on Bir Road, Bir Colony, Chogan, Himachal Pradesh 176077.
Which is the nearest airport?
Kangra Airport, which is 67.6 km. away from the destination, is the nearest airport that connects Bir to the rest of the world. Other airports close to Bir are in Chandigarh (290 km), Amritsar (260 km) and New Delhi (520 km).
Which is the nearest railway station?
The nearest broad gauge station is in Pathankot, which is 112.4 km. away from Bir, while the nearest narrow gauge station is in Ahju, barely 3 km. from Bir. A toy train runs from Pathankot to Ahju.
What is the best time to visit Bir?
The ideal time to visit Bir Billing is between January and March
Does The Hosteller Bir have a cafe?
Yes, there is an in-house cafe at the hostel.
Is the hostel pet friendly?
No, the hostel is not pet friendly.
Is smoking allowed inside the property?
Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas and not in any rooms or indoor common areas.
Is the hostel available for special events?
Yes, you can send an email to contact@thehosteller.com
Does the hostel have Wifi?
We have good wifi which is suitable for workation.
Are there lockers in the dorms?
We provide lockers in the dormitories only. Every bed has an attached locker for guests to keep their valuables. It is advised that you carry a lock for the locker if needed. However, availing a padlock from the reception will be subject to availability and at an additional cost. It is advised that you carry a lock.
What are some things to do in Bir.
Paragliding in Bir Billing Camping Trekking Visit the take of Site Shop at the Bir road Hang gliding Travel by toy train Visit Bangoru Waterfall Explore cafes of Bir
Does the hostel have parking?
Yes, but the parking is subject to availability.
Do the rooms have attached washroom?
Yes, all private rooms and dorms have attached washroom.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
If breakfast is included, it will display "Breakfast Included" below the room type. If it is not mentioned, breakfast is not included.
Is power backup available in your property?
No, power backup is not available.
Does the hostel have AC in rooms?
No, air conditioning is not available at the hostel as the weather remains pleasant throughout the year.
Are all the mobile networks available at the property?
Jio network works well.
WHAT HOSTELLERS SAY
1452 Reviews
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Ashutosh
Group
Perfect location. Close to the paragliding landing point. Close to the local market. Close to the bus stop.
Manaswini
Solo
The best place to stay if you are a female solo traveller. The hosts are exceptionally kind and will ensure your stay is excellent and safe. Looking forward to staying again the next time I visit Bir.
Anuj
Solo
It was an excellent experience staying there, located on the main road of Bir, just 1 km from the Bir paragliding landing site. Food was also good at compatible prices.
POLICIES
The Hosteller is a chain of backpacker hostels and is well suited for young backpacking travellers. As a brand, we do not recommend families and do not allow all those below 18 years of age to stay with us, nor do we allow admission of kids or infants under 18 years old, even if travelling with legal guardians.
Guests with local IDs are allowed.
Visitor (Non-resident guests) timings: 9 AM - 9 PM only. In case the guest wants to meet the visitor, they can do so in our waiting area or common spaces. Note, visitors are not allowed inside any of the rooms, at any time.
Drugs/Substance/Alcohol abuse is STRICTLY prohibited at all our hostels. In case anyone is found possessing or consuming drugs/alcohol during their stay, strict action shall be taken against him/her and the person would be asked to vacate the hostel immediately and would be blacklisted from staying at our hostels forever.
All our hostels have dedicated smoking areas. Smoking inside the dorms is strictly prohibited.
We cannot guarantee accommodation in the same dorm room in the case of 3 or 4 people travelling together. Allocation of a room in a specific private room category may vary depending on availability. That will strictly be subject to availability until the time of check-in.
Mavro Cafe (not operated by The Hosteller) serves vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options. To maintain the backpacking culture and community spirit we promote self service in all our cafes.
The Hosteller Bir is not pet friendly.
The Hosteller reserves the right to admission based on the discretion of the management.
For all guest-related policies, refer to the policies which can be located on the main page.
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