Riverstone Homestay
Tirthan, KulluHomestay
A family homestay on the bank of the Tirthan river near Gushaini, with trout dinners and trails into the national park.
A real family home on the river. Rooms are simple and very clean, and the food is the best we had in the valley.
- A request, not a booking. Nothing is charged now. If the host accepts, you pay at the property.
- The host replies within 4 hours (8am–8pm IST), or within 12 hours overnight.
- This host has their own cancellation charges. See Policies.
What the visit found
Recorded on 8 October 2026, not written by the owner. Full report
- WiFi, measured
- 25 Mbps down · 8 up
- Road to the door
- Short walk from parking
- 3 min walk from parking
- In winter
- Road open all winter
- Power backup
- Partial (lights, WiFi)
- Mobile signal
- Best: Jio 4G, 3/5 bars
- Room heating
- Available
Rooms & prices
Prices are paid at the property. Taxes, if any, are added by the host.
Every room
- Attached bathroom
- Hot water
- Room heater
- River view
- Balcony
- Kettle
River room
₹3,200 / night
Up to 2 guests1 queen bedRoom · 3 like this
Top-floor room with a balcony right over the water; you fall asleep to the river.
Family room
₹4,200 / night
Up to 3 guests1 queen + 1 single bedRoom · 2 like this
A larger room on the middle floor with a queen bed and a single, and a forest-side balcony.
About the stay
Riverstone is the Negi family's home, a three-storey stone-and-wood house a few steps from the Tirthan river. Guests get the top two floors: five rooms, each with an attached bathroom and a balcony over the water. Meals are eaten together in the family kitchen, usually local rajma, siddu and trout from the river. The Great Himalayan National Park gate at Gushaini is a 15-minute walk, and the family can arrange a guide for the park trails.
What's here
- Riverside
- Village stay
- Family friendly
- Trek base
Connectivity & work
- Wi-Fi
- Power backup
Kitchen & food
- Breakfast and dinner (MAP)
Outdoors
- Garden
- Bonfire
Getting around
- Pickup / taxi
Services
- Caretaker on site
- Laundry
Activities
- Guided treks
- Trout fishing
Safety
- First-aid kit
Where it is
This stay
Around the stay
Where the property sits and what's close, noted on our visit.
On the Tirthan river bank, 15 min walk from Gushaini
What's around
- GHNP gate, Gushaini1.1 kmWalk15 min
- Gushaini market1.3 kmWalk18 minDrive5 min
- Banjar town13 kmDrive30 min
At the stay
- Catch-and-release trout fishingAt the property · Permit and rod arranged by the family
- Day hike into the national park1.1 km away · Rolla trail with a local guide, 6–7 h
Hidden gems
Tips from the host & locals, collected on our visit.
Chhoie waterfall · 4 km
A tall waterfall in the forest above Nagini village, with a pool you can sit beside.
Getting there: Drive 10 min to Nagini, then a 45-min forest path.
Best time: Oct–Nov and April–May
Rocks are slippery near the fall; don't climb them.
Tip from Mrs Negi
The region guide
Around Tirthan
The same for every stay in Tirthan: what we'd see, eat and do in town and the valley.
Must visit
Great Himalayan National Park · Gushaini
A UNESCO World Heritage park with forest trails, waterfalls and rare pheasants.
Best time:April to June, Sept to Nov
Jalori Pass · Jalori
A high pass at 3,120 m with meadows, a small temple and views of the Pir Panjal.
Best time:April to November
Must-try food
Riverside trout · Gushaini
Order: pan-fried trout
Homestays and dhabas along the river serve fresh rainbow trout.
Best time:Dinner
Himachali dham · Banjar
Order: chana madra
The festive Himachali meal of rice, madra, rajma and sweet rice on a leaf plate.
Best time:Lunch on festival days
Experiences
Trout fishing · Tirthan river
Catch-and-release fishing with a permit from the fisheries office.
Best time:March to October
Near Gushaini, Tirthan valley 175123
- Aut tunnel1 h 15 min by road
- Bhuntar airport1 h 50 min by road
Parking
Bikes & scooters
Free parking on site
Cars
Parking nearby
Cars park by the road bridge, 3 min walk across the river. Bikes can ride up to the house.
When to go
Open all year.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): landslides can close the road. Check conditions before you travel and keep a day spare.
- Altitude: 1,600 m. Nights are cold even in summer.
Open all year. Trout fishing needs a permit, which the family arranges.
Policies
- Check-in
- From 12:00 pm
- Check-out
- By 11:00 am
- ID
- Government photo ID for every adult
- Booking guest
- At least 18 years old
- No-show
- 100% of the stay
Cancellation
This host has their own cancellation charges. You pay at the property, so the host applies them, not WanderStayz.
| 15 or more days before | Free |
|---|---|
| 7–14 days before | 50% of the stay |
| Less than 7 days before | 100% of the stay |
House rules
Vegetarian kitchen on Tuesdays. No alcohol in the common areas.
Questions
Are meals included?
Full inspection reportEvery item checked on 8 October 2026, by Shivam Goyal
Mobile network
Best here: Jio (4G, 3/5 bars)
BSNL: 4G, 3/5 bars · Airtel: 4G, 2/5 bars · Vi: 3G / slow data, 1/5 bars
- WiFi (measured)
- 25 Mbps down · 8 up
- Power backup
- Partial (lights, WiFi)
- Road access
- Short walk from parking · 3 min walk
- Hygiene
- 5 / 5
- Safety
- 4 / 5
Water & heating
- Water pressureGood
- Hot water round the clockYes
- Safe drinking waterYes
- Room heating availableYes
Rooms & hygiene
- Bedding cleanGood
- Bathrooms cleanGood
- Kitchen cleanGood
- Rooms match our photosYes
- Quiet at nightYes
Safety
- Fire extinguisherYes
- First-aid kitYes
- Emergency numbers displayedYes
- Paths lit at nightYes
- Railings on balconies / stairsYes
Access & season
- Last-mile road conditionOK
- Parking on siteNo
- Monsoon landslide risk checkedYes
Local knowledge
- Asked the host and locals for hidden spotsYes
- Checked signal for every network in the roomsYes
Compliance
- Tourism registration certificate seenYes
- Certificate displayed (QR where required)Yes
- Owner lives on siteYes