Hadimba Temple Manali | Kullu Manali Tourism

Hadimba Temple

At the foothills of the Himalayas and surrounded by cedar forest, lies the temple of Goddess Hadimba. Built-in the 15th century, locals believe that it was the home of Hadimba and her brother. The doors of the temple are made of intricately designed wood, while the floors are of whitewashed stone. The cone-shaped crest of the temple is four-tiered and depicts a unique style of ancient construction that adds to its appeal. The Indian epic Mahabharata mentions that when the Pandavas were in the Himachal region while in exile, one of the Pandavas, Bheema, fell in love and got married to Hadimba. They had a child and named him Ghatotkach. When the Pandavas were going back to their kingdom, Hadimba stayed back with Ghatotkach. It was then that Hadimba started meditating here and succeeded to attain the status of a goddess. Devotees always crowd the Hadimba temple, which increases prominently during the festive season.

Quick Information
  • Weather In Manali Weather:
    25ºC/-7ºC
  •  Best Time to Visit Kullu Manali Best Time to Visit
    May to June
  • Manali Tour Packages Ideal Duration
    2 hours
  • Nearest Airport Manali Nearest Airport
    Chandigarh Airport

How to Reach Hadimba Temple / Distance Chart

The distance between Manali and Hadimba Devi Temple is 3kms. There is the proper road up to the temple, and you can easily get there by a personal car. You can also take the flight of stairs, which take you to the temple from the main road. From the gate of the temple, a few ascending stairs take you to the main temple, which you have to cover on foot. You can get to Manali very easily from Chandigarh Airport or Station by our luxury Volvo buses or personal cars. Any city you depart from, we will do all the necessary train and flight bookings for you. Contact us today for a reservation.

Kullu Manali Tours By Air

Manali is connected to the major cities like Delhi (548kms), Chandigarh (309kms) by the highway. Get your train or flight bookings done by us from your departing city to Chandigarh station or airport, respectively. From there, travel to Manali by choosing from various luxurious transportation options from us, which includes personal cars, tempo travelers, and Volvo buses. Affordable and reliable transportation options are also provided for in and around Manali trip.

Kullu Manali Tour Packages By Train

The nearest railway station is the Chandigarh station, which is about 318 km from Manali. With your train tickets booked by us in scheduled time, travel first to Manali from your departing city. Our personal car or tempo traveler will wait to receive you at the station. You can also opt to travel to Manali by our comfortable and luxurious Volvos. For your hassle-free travel in and around Manali, book any of our personal cars or tempo travelers.

kullu Manali By Car By car

Manali is connected to the major cities like Delhi (548kms), Chandigarh (309kms) by the highway. Get your train or flight bookings done by us from your departing city to Chandigarh station or airport respectively. From there, travel to Manali by luxurious transportation options from us which includes personal cars, tempo travelers, and Volvo buses. Affordable and reliable transportation options are also provided in and around Manali.

Top Things to Do in Hadimba Temple

Hadimba Devi temple in Manali is a place that tourists rarely miss. There is nothing much to do at the temple other than to roam about and enjoy the feeling of ancientness. There are many rocks scattered around the temple premises where you can sit and relax. Take some time to explore the surrounding cedar forest that offers a quiet and calming ambiance.

Hadimba Temple Kullu Manali
Inside the temple, an enormous stone is worshipped as Goddess Hadimba daily. In this temple, there is a stone with the carving of a foot that is believed to be of Goddess Hadimba. Locals worship this foot imprint as they consider it to be very sacred and bring good luck. At a distance of about 70m from the temple, there is another shrine dedicated to her son, Ghatotkach.
Kullu Manali Hadimba Temple
Today everyone has a camera and needless to say, when you are visiting someplace like the Hadimba Temple, photography is a must. This is the ideal place if you want to take back a piece of ancient Manali. Hadimba temple lies in a small clearing of the woods at the foothills of the Himalayas. The charm of the sanctuary gives an opportunity to bring out the photographer in you.

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Best Places to Eat / Restaurants Near Hadimba Temple

2kms uphill from Manali, in the village of Dhungri, lies the enchanting temple of Goddess Hadimba. In and around the temple, pamper your taste buds with different types of momos sold at stalls. But if you are looking for a proper brunch, you better stick to the main town center of Manali. Explore the restaurants and the mouth-watering cuisines they offer and pick the one you like. Some are mentioned here for your kind consideration:

  • Hotpot (Old Manali)
  • Café Meraki (Manu Temple Road)
  • Leki Restaurant (Manu Temple Road)
  • Il Forno (Hadimba Road)
  • Espresso Coffe & snacks (Old Manali)
  • Blue Elephant Café (Manu Temple Road)
  • La Taberna (Old Manali)
  • Bella Pasta (Old Manali)
  • Adarsh Restaurant (The Mall)
  • Best Places to Stay / Hotels near Hadimba Temple

    Hadimba temple is not very far from the main town of Manali. You can stay in Manali and visit Hadimba Temple whenever you want. Some of the good stays near Hadimba Temple are mentioned below:

  • Nirvana Retreat Homestay (Hadimba Temple Road)
  • Hotel Pine Grove (Hadimba Temple Road)
  • The Destination Manali (Hadimba Temple Road)
  • Shingar Regency (Hadimba Temple Road)
  • Broadways Inn Manali (Hadimba Temple Road)
  • Glacier Resorts (Hadimba Temple Road)
  • Kapoor Resort (Hadimba Temple Road)
  • Snow Peak Retreat (Hadimba Temple Road)
  • Ancoram Cottages (Hadimba Temple Road)
  • Manali Heights (Manali tehsil)
  • Read More about the Tour of Hadimba Temple

    Hadimba Temple, built in the 15th century, is dedicated to Goddess Hadimba Devi. Locals also believe that it was the home of Hadimba and her brother. Thus, due to the connections of the temple with Mahabharata, Hindu devotees swarm the temple in festive seasons. Things to do in and around the Hadimba temple include observing the beautiful Hindu architecture, meditating in the quiet atmosphere, and getting in touch with the local culture of the place. Hadimba Temple organizes an annual festival in May, which makes it the best time to visit it, with the temple shining and crowded with Hindus. For further tourist information about opening time/closing time, visit our website.

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