Hadimba Devi Temple
A 1553 pagoda temple in a deodar forest, dedicated to Bhima's demoness wife from the Mahabharata.
- Timings
- Around 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Entry fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 minutes – 1 hour
- Best time
- Early morning
About Hadimba Devi Temple
Built in 1553 by Raja Bahadur Singh, Hadimba is a four-tiered wooden pagoda standing in a cedar grove above Manali — the roof shingled, the doorway carved with dancers and animals. The shrine encloses a natural rock rather than an idol, marking where Hadimba is said to have meditated. The surrounding deodar forest does as much work as the temple itself: tall, cool and quiet even when the courtyard is busy. Dhungri fair in May is the big local festival.
Insider tips
- Arrive before 9 AM or after 5 PM — the courtyard is small and fills fast
- The angora rabbit and yak photo touts outside are pushy; a firm no works
- Ghatotkacha's tree shrine is a short walk further into the forest and usually empty
Hadimba Devi Temple — common questions
What are the Hadimba Devi Temple timings?
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Hadimba Devi Temple is open Around 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
What is the entry fee for Hadimba Devi Temple?
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Entry: Free.
How much time do you need at Hadimba Devi Temple?
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Plan for roughly 45 minutes – 1 hour.
What is the best time to visit Hadimba Devi Temple?
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Early morning.
How crowded does Hadimba Devi Temple get?
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High crowd levels overall — go early to avoid the worst of it.
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