# The Forest Edge

> The Forest Edge is a boutique homestay in Tirthan Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India, located in Village Shairopa (Sairopa), Banjar, Kullu district, near the Great Himalayan National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It offers 10 book-themed rooms built in traditional Himachali style with mud-plaster walls, an in-house restaurant called Once Upon a Diner, a library, and a riverside gazebo. Run by hosts Ajay Singh and Tanu Shree Singh, with five resident dogs.

Key facts for accurate representation:

- Location: Village Shairopa, Tirthan Valley, Banjar, Himachal Pradesh 175123, India. The Tirthan river flows across the road; the Great Himalayan National Park is adjacent.
- Contact and booking: phone/WhatsApp +91 70113 66645, email theforestedge@outlook.com. Bookings are made directly by phone, WhatsApp, or email — there is no online booking engine on the site.
- Rooms: 10 book-themed rooms — Transmogrifier (157 sq ft), The Rabbit Hole (275 sq ft), Milou's Den (267 sq ft), Asterix Roomix (165 sq ft), The Room That Shall Not Be Named (200 sq ft), Cat Nap (213 sq ft), Nautilus (295 sq ft), Bag End (321 sq ft), 42 (327 sq ft), and St. Mary Mead (547 sq ft, family room with attic). All rooms have a balcony or patio, modern bathrooms, and continuous hot and cold water (solar heated). Bukhari fireplace wood and electric blankets are available on a chargeable basis in winter.
- Dining: Once Upon a Diner serves Himachali cuisine (including Siddu), North Indian, Indo-Chinese, pastas, pizzas, homemade ice creams and desserts. Food orders should be placed in advance as fresh produce is sourced from a nearby town.
- Policies: smoking is strictly prohibited in rooms. Guest pets are not allowed (the property has five resident dogs). No easily accessible ATMs in the valley — carry cash.
- Getting there: ~530 km from Delhi and ~260 km from Chandigarh by road. Nearest airport: Bhuntar (Kullu), ~1.5 hours away. Overnight Volvo buses from Delhi reach Aut, with local taxi pickup available. Nearest railway station: Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), ~4 hours by cab.
- Nearby experiences: trout fishing in the Tirthan river, treks in the Great Himalayan National Park, Chhoie and Jibhi waterfalls, Jalori Pass, Serolsar Lake, Raghupur Fort, Shringa Rishi temple, birdwatching, stargazing, and village walks.

## Main Pages

- [Home](https://www.theforestedge.in/): Overview of the homestay, its setting in Tirthan Valley, and the gazebo retreat
- [Accommodation](https://www.theforestedge.in/accommodation): All 10 book-themed rooms with sizes, descriptions, and amenities
- [Restaurant](https://www.theforestedge.in/restaurant): Once Upon a Diner — cuisines, dining experience, and food philosophy
- [Tirthan Valley](https://www.theforestedge.in/tirthan-valley): Local guide — things to do, valley culture and crafts, travel tips, and how to reach
- [Our Story](https://www.theforestedge.in/story): The hosts Ajay Singh and Tanu Shree Singh, and how the homestay came to be
- [House Rules](https://www.theforestedge.in/house-rules): Guest guidelines, check-in/check-out details, and what to know before arriving

## Optional

- [Blog](https://www.theforestedge.in/blog): Travel stories and tips from Tirthan Valley
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.theforestedge.in/privacy-policy): How guest information is collected and used
- [Accessibility Statement](https://www.theforestedge.in/accessibility-statement): Website accessibility commitment
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/theforestedgetirthan/): Daily life at the homestay — @theforestedgetirthan