
The Hosteller
BIR
Bir is where the mountains hum with the whispers of the wind, monks chant in ancient monasteries, and the sky becomes a playground for dreamers. From the first ligh....
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AMENITIES
Bonfire
CCTV
Common area
Front desk
Garden
Housekeeping
Indoor games
Parking
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AVAILABILITY
Hurray! Book for 7 guests or more to get group booking discount.
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
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.
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
Reception
24 Hrs
Pool
NA
Silent hours
10 PM - 8 AM
Breakfast
9 AM - 12 PM
Lunch
12 PM - 2 PM
Dinner
5 PM - 10 PM
Common area
24 Hrs
Hot water
24 Hrs
Customer support
10 AM - 12 AM
Guests with local IDs are allowed.
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.
Parking is available but subject to availability (limited to five car spaces).
Hair dryer and heater are available on a chargeable basis through the Glu app.
Towels, toiletries, and locks for dorm rooms are available at an additional charge through the Glu app.
Transfers and rentals are available for your convenience on a chargeable basis through the Glu app.
Laundry service is available at an additional charge through the Glu app.
Please note bonfire timings are 7 PM to 10 PM.
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 Wi-Fi?
We have good Wi-Fi, 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, parking is available but subject to availability (limited to five car spaces).
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.
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 abuse is STRICTLY prohibited at all our hostels. In case anyone is found possessing or consuming drugs 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.
Smoking is strictly permitted only in the dedicated smoking zones within the premises.
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.
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.
100% prepayment is mandatory at our hostels on or prior to check-in to ensure guaranteed booking.
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.
Outside food is strictly prohibited inside the hostel.
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 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.










