Manali, Himachal Pradesh · Manali travel guide
Temple

Ancient wooden temple surrounded by cedar forest, dedicated to Hidimba Devi and admired for architecture.
| Time to spend | About 1 h (45 min–1.5 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 8–10 AM — shorter queues, cool forest air |
| Avoid | 11 AM–3 PM — peak crowds and photo queues |
| Best months | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Months to avoid | Jul–Aug |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sun: 8 AM–6 PM |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Easy — Short flat walk through deodar forest |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 on Google (46,124 reviews) |
Dhungri Mela in May is busy; monsoon brings landslides and wet paths; winter has snow.



Most visitors spend about 1 h; 45 min–1.5 h depending on pace.
8–10 AM, for shorter queues, cool forest air. The best months are Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Entry is free.
Mon–Sun: 8 AM–6 PM.
Modest dress; remove footwear