If this isn't the best place to be in Tirthan, then I don't know what is. The cottage mesmerizes you at every point, be it its interior spaces, decor or its river kissing location. What an amazing place to be and especially among some highly experienced and warm people like Mr. Panki ji and his wife. The food is beyond words where everyone's hospitality is a cherry on the top. You don't feel like leaving the cottage even after days. Rooms are enormously spacious and cozy with views unmatched. I absolutely enjoyed my time here and among environmentally conscious people.
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If there is one place in Tirthan Valley that I would highly speak about and recommend would be Sunshine Himalyan Cottage. The hospitality of Panki Bhaiya is highly commendable and way way beyond par than most of the highly expensive resorts etc at other places. This Cottage is located next to the river Tirthan, with few steps away you can walk and take dip in this river. The views from this place are simply magical and you can easily spend days living here and sitting on the open area near the river for hours looking at the Sun go down and even for Sunrise.
Having lived all his life in Tirthan Valley, Panki Bhaiya has got very strong roots with this place and is very sentimental about it. His deep knowledge and insights about the Valley alone is highly to be spoken about. He shares and carries with himself a very rich experience which has been gained with years of struggle and lots of expertise carried forward to him by his Father and his Big Brother.
He can talk to you for hours and hours without a blink of eye and you won't even know when and where did the time go by.
He is without a doubt one of the best Hosts you can ever get, who really speaks from his heart and treats you not like guests but more like a visiting Family.
I would recommend this place to everyone and would not give it a miss if I am visiting Tirthan Valley.
The place looks exactly as stunning as in the pictures. The location is perfect, with enormous mountains and the mighty Tirthan river at your display. The rooms are big yet so warm and cosy. The home cooked local Himachali cuisine is to die for! You're going to love the hospitality. Also, there's a friendly pet dog Gabbar Singh to play with, and an area to sing and dance by the bonfire.
The best thing about Sunshine Himalayan Cottages would be the inspiring story shared by its owner, Mr Panki Ji. Spare your early mornings or your late nights to dive into the thrilling episodes of Panki ji's life, including how he left behind his addictions 12 years ago, how he saved a brown bear cub, and how he stood by a Nepali stranger during his last breaths. He also has a personal horror experience to share! ;)
Do visit the place for peace of mind and for living like locals and for cherishing every bit of your existence.
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