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BAM BIR

Tucked between charming local homes and the majestic mountains of Himachal, The Hosteller Bam Bir is where slow mornings turn into golden, glowing sunsets. Inspired....

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AMENITIES

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CCTV

Elevator

Elevator

Front desk

Front desk

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Indoor games

Indoor games

Parking

Parking

Pet friendly

Pet friendly

Pool

Pool

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AVAILABILITY

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

Savour & socialise

Savour & socialise

Good food, great views, and even better company—our café is where the vibe begins.

Pawfect getaway

Pawfect getaway

Furry friends are always welcome, because mountain memories are better together.

Fly Bir high

Fly Bir high

Minutes from the paragliding site, chase thrills, then come back to chill.

Kat Koni charm

Kat Koni charm

Traditional architecture meets modern design, crafted with local soul and style.

LOCATION

Kangra airport, located 64.5 km from the hostel, is the nearest airport connecting Bir to the rest of the country. Other nearby airports include Chandigarh (240 km), Amritsar (263 km), and New Delhi (502 km). 

The nearest broad gauge railway station is Pathankot, 138 km away, while the closest narrow gauge station is Ahju, just 2 km from the hostel. A scenic toy train runs between Pathankot and Ahju.

The Tibetan colony bus stop is just 1.1 km from the hostel, and guests can easily reach the property via local cabs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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2 PM

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11 AM

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Guest visit

9 AM - 9 PM

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Reception

24 Hrs

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Pool

8 AM - 7 PM

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Silent hours

10 PM - 8 AM

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Breakfast

8 AM - 12 PM

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Lunch

12 PM - 3 PM

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Dinner

6 PM - 11 PM

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Common area

24 Hrs

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Hot water

24 Hrs

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Customer support

10 AM - 12 AM

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Guests with local IDs are allowed.

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The Hosteller's Myngl Cafe serves vegetarian options. To maintain the backpacking culture and community spirit we promote self service in all our cafes.

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Parking is available but subject to availability (limited to eight car spaces).

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Towels, toiletries, and locks for dorm rooms are available at an additional charge through the Glu app.

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Swimming Pool Timing: 8 AM - 7 PM (Swimming pool might be under maintenance on any given day).

What is the location of The Hosteller Bam Bir?

The Hosteller Bam Bir is on Khata No 169, Khasra No. 1237/1005, Khatoni No, 226/216, Joginder Nagar, Bir, Himachal Pradesh 175032.

Which is the nearest railway station?

The nearest broad gauge railway station is Pathankot, 138 km away, while the closest narrow gauge station is Ahju, just 2 km from the hostel. A scenic toy train runs between Pathankot and Ahju.

Which is the nearest airport?

Kangra airport, located 64.5 km from the hostel, is the nearest airport connecting Bir to the rest of the country. Other nearby airports include Chandigarh (240 km), Amritsar (263 km), and New Delhi (502 km).

Does The Hosteller Bam Bir have a cafe?

Yes, there is an in-house cafe at the hostel.

Is smoking allowed inside the property?

Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas and not in any rooms or indoor common areas.

Does the hostel have Wi-Fi?

We have good Wi-Fi, which is suitable for workation.

What are some things to do in Bir?

Paragliding in Bir, Billing camping, Trekking. Visit the take of the site shop at the Bir road. Hang gliding, travel by toy train. Visit Bangoru waterfall, explore the cafes of Bir.

Do the rooms have attached washroom?

Yes, all private rooms and dorms have attached washroom.

Is power backup available in your property?

Yes, power backup is available.

What is the best time to visit Bir?

The ideal time to visit Bir is between January and March.

Is the hostel pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed in the hostel. However, pets are allowed in private rooms only and not in dorms.

Is the hostel available for special events?

Yes, you can send an email to contact@thehosteller.com.

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.

Does the hostel have parking?

Yes, parking is available but subject to availability (limited to eight car spaces).

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.

Does the hostel have AC in rooms?

Yes, all rooms have air conditioning.

POLICIES

The Hosteller is a chain of backpacker hostels and is well suited for young backpacking travellers. In line with our brand positioning and community-living model, we do not recommend families and do not permit guests below the age of 18 years. Admission of minors, including infants and children under 18 years of age, is not allowed even when accompanied by legal guardians.

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.

For non-refundable reservations, modification requests (not cancellations) may be considered only if received within 60 minutes of the original booking time and are subject to availability and fare difference, if any. Requests made after this timeframe shall not be accepted.

100% prepayment is mandatory on or prior to check-in to ensure guaranteed booking.

In case anyone is traveling in a group of 2+ more people, we do not guarantee the accommodation arrangement for all the guests in the same dorm room. Allocation of rooms happens in an automated manner subject to availability at the time, varied floor arrangements, etc.

Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and at the discretion of the management and may attract additional charges.

Smoking is strictly permitted only in the dedicated smoking zones within the premises.

Outside food is strictly prohibited inside the hostel.

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.

All guests are mandatorily required to do a pre-arrival contactless check-in via the Glu app (link of which is shared with each guest immediately post booking via Whatsapp). Additionally, it is mandatory for every guest to present a GoI (Government of India) approved photo ID at the time of check-in (valid IDs being passport, aadhar, driving license or a voter ID). For foreigners, it is mandatory to present their passport and a valid visa (in originals) during the time of check-in. All Pakistani guests staying at any of our hostels must carry and present an additional residence permit letter from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad along with the passport and valid visa at the time of their check-in. PAN card or a student id card, etc. shall not be accepted as valid ID cards.

Any form of misconduct including harassment, abuse, intimidation, vandalism, theft, trespassing, or behaviour disruptive to the safety or comfort of other guests, fellow travellers, whether male or female, will result in immediate termination of stay. In such cases, the guest shall be asked to vacate the premises immediately without refund for the unused portion of the stay.

Only female guests are permitted to check into the female dorm. If a male guest books this room type, check-in will be denied as per policy. Modifications to the booking are allowed only within 60 minutes of reservation. No refund will be issued if the booking falls outside the cancellation policy period.

    The Hosteller Bam Bir is pet friendly. We permit pets only for private room guests and not dorm bookers. Pets are strictly not allowed in the dorms. Any damages, in case, incurred during the stay shall be attributable to the pet owners.

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.