Jana Falls is a beautiful natural waterfall inside a small
hamlet known as Jana at an expanse of about 39 km from the bus stand of Manali
in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
One can trek up the hill to reach the top of the hill which
provides a better view of the waterfall and its lovely surrounding. The short
trek up the hill is fairly easy and will serve you with many interesting things
on your way. While trekking you will be rejuvenated by the chirping of the
birds and the rhythmic flow of the trees which creates a musical wave to re
energize you.
On the way you will also find some floras, avian faunas and some
animals. Almost for 20 minutes trek up the hill there will be no body to bother
you except nature and you.
As you inch closer to the falls, you will hear a captivating
roar produced by the plummeting of the falls from a distant height to form a
pond like below. The first sight of the falls is quite hidden and will be a
surprise for any of the visitor as the water unexpectedly rushes from a cluster
of rocks and overlooks a wooden bridge.
The local dhaba and small shops in the vicinity of the falls
are heaven for the hungers serving exotic local cuisines including foods like
brown rice, kadi, rajma, aata ka namkeen along with stimulating hot coffee and
tea all of which are prepared by the local villagers.
After the trek feast your
eyes with some scenic sights and relish these culinary delights to satiate your
hunger and later take some rest under the shady trees which provides absolute
ambience for a little rest.
As a whole, the serenity and tranquility of this place
provides a perfect ambience to spend some couple of hours away from the hustle
and bustle.
This short trip to not so massive yet enchanting fall will
leave you with an untouched and very pure experience.
Best time to Visit: An ideal time to pay a visit to this
falls is from the month of September to June, though it can be visited
throughout the year. Or you can visit it during monsoon when this fall although
not so massive will be in its full flow.
Accommodation: As the falls is located in a remote
place, no hotels and resorts are located in and around its vicinity. So after
visiting the falls you have to come to Manali or Naggar for accommodation. Some
of the nearest hotels to this falls are Heritage Village Resort and Village
Heart Cottage.
How to Reach:
By Air: Bhuntar (about 50 km) is the closest
airport.
By Train: Joginder Nagar (50 km approx) is the
nearest railway station.
By Road: You can avail a taxi or get on a bus
from the railway station and airport to reach Manali and from there you can
hire a motorbike or a taxi to reach Jana village, from Jana you have to trek up
the hill to reach this splendid falls.
Travel Tips:
Carry some woolen clothes with you as
it can get cold at any time.
Carry a camera to click some
memorable moments.
Nap at the vicinity of the falls for
some rest amidst nature.
