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A little closer to the mountains
In-room jacuzzi with coloured lights beside a large glass door with a Himalayan mountain view at HOGS Panorama, a hotel near Hadimba Temple

HADIMBA DEVI TEMPLE · PRINI

Stay near Hadimba Temple

The cedar forest in the morning. Coffee on our terrace after.

STAY AT HOGS

near Hadimba Temple

If you plan to visit Hadimba Devi Temple, a hotel near Hadimba Temple that offers quiet nights and parking makes the day easier. HOGS Panorama in Prini has 11 rooms with valley and mountain views, basement parking, Wi-Fi and DO NTHNG – Himalayan Brew, our cafe and bar, open daily 10 AM to 10 PM. Go early, beat the crowds, and come back for breakfast. Enquire for your dates.

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GETTING THERE

Getting from HOGS
to Hadimba Temple.

By road from HOGS Panorama
Hadimba Templea short drive — message us for the best route
Mall Roada short drive — message us for the best route
Old Manalia short drive — message us for the best route

Winter snow and holiday traffic can add time; check road status.

A taxi from Shuru Road, Prini, is the simplest way to reach the temple; ask your driver to wait or to return at an agreed time. If you drive, parking near the temple fills up in peak season, so an early start is your best protection.

Aim to be at the gate shortly after it opens. Midday in season is when queues build, and the forest light is at its best in the early hours. Check timings locally on the day, as they can change.

THE PLACE

Hadimba Temple
in a few lines.

Hadimba, also spelled Hidimba, Devi Temple stands in the Dhungri cedar forest above Manali. The Dhungri forest Manali visitors walk through is a draw in itself, and the tall trees around the temple are as much a part of the visit as the building.

Hadimba Temple history is commonly dated to the mid-1500s. It is a wooden, pagoda-style temple with layered roofs that suit the forest setting, and a shrine to Ghatotkacha is nearby.

Most visits take under an hour. Hadimba Temple Manali timings can vary with the season and the day, so check locally rather than relying on a printed time. Among the things to do near Hadimba Temple, a slow walk in the forest is the best. Dress modestly, expect queues in season and keep an eye on your belongings in the crowd.

A PLAN

A half-day plan from a hotel near Hadimba Temple

  1. 7:30 – Early tea and a light snack; leave before the crowds.
  2. 8:15 – Taxi to the temple and arrive close to opening time.
  3. 9:00 – Walk the cedar forest and the Ghatotkacha shrine.
  4. 10:30 – Head back before the midday rush.
  5. 11:30 – Brunch on our terrace; DO NTHNG opens at 10 AM.
  6. 6:30 – An evening at DO NTHNG: espresso or a cocktail, and ask about live music.

WHY PRINI

Why stay in quiet Prini
instead.

If you stay near Hadimba Devi Temple, remember that Hadimba is a morning visit, and a morning visit starts the night before. Whether you search for a hotel near Hidimba Temple or Hadimba, sleeping in quiet Prini means you wake rested, with no traffic noise to fight, and can leave early while the road is still easy.

Back at HOGS you can have breakfast with the mountains in front of you, then decide how to spend the rest of the day. Parking is in our basement, which helps if you are travelling with elders or children.

STAY NEAR HADIMBA TEMPLE

Eleven rooms,
one quiet address.

  • Valley View Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple: king bed with a grey headboard, tray ceiling and wall lights, balcony door beyond
  • Valley View Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple: king bed with a towel swan, a TV and a window onto mountains and rooftops
  • Valley View Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple: bed with a towel swan, a TV unit, wooden wardrobe and mirror
  • Valley View room at HOGS Panorama in Manali: a king bed with a grey throw, two teal armchairs and a small table beside a window over misty mountains and green rooftops
  • Valley View room with a king bed, a grey padded headboard wall, two wall lights and a glass door to a balcony with chairs

Valley View Room

4 rooms · Up to 3 guests · King bed

A calm king-bed room with a wide window onto the misty mountains and a balcony just beyond the glass.

  • Balcony
  • Closet
  • Electric Kettle
  • TV
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
View room
  • Signature View Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple: king bed and TV beside tall windows onto the mountains
  • Signature View Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple: glass balcony door with mountains beyond, a TV and a green chair
  • Signature View Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple: wooden wardrobe, mirror and plant beside a window onto the hillside
  • Signature View Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple: bed with a mirror, kettle table and curtained window behind
  • Signature View room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony door onto misty mountains, two teal armchairs, a television unit and a king bed

Signature View Room

4 rooms · Up to 3 guests · King bed

Wake up to the valley through floor-to-ceiling glass, with a balcony door and a cosy corner by the window.

  • Balcony
  • Closet
  • Electric Kettle
  • TV
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
View room
  • Premium Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple: bed on a patterned rug, green chairs by the balcony door and a small desk
  • Premium Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple: king bed with a grey padded headboard, wardrobe and mirror under a timber ceiling
  • Premium Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple: king bed facing a TV, with green chairs by a window to the balcony
  • Premium Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple: king bed, TV unit, kettle table and a wooden wardrobe
  • Premium room under a pitched timber ceiling with a king bed and grey throw, wall lights, two teal armchairs and a large window over the town and mountains

Premium Room

2 rooms · Up to 3 guests · King bed

A king-bed room under a warm pitched timber ceiling, with a big window onto the town and the mountains.

  • Balcony
  • Closet
  • Electric Kettle
  • TV
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
View room
  • In-room jacuzzi with coloured lights beside a large glass door with a Himalayan mountain view at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple
  • Close view of the lit, bubbling in-room jacuzzi with the bed, armchairs and a mountain-view glass door behind it, Jacuzzi Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple
  • In-room jacuzzi in the foreground with a king bed and a gable glass door framing the evening mountains, under a timber ceiling at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple
  • White in-room jacuzzi under a pitched timber ceiling with a glass door and evening mountain view beyond, Jacuzzi Room at HOGS Panorama, near Hadimba Temple
  • Jacuzzi Room at HOGS Panorama with the in-room jacuzzi beside a king bed, a wood-panelled wall, an oval mirror and a timber ceiling

Jacuzzi Room

1 room · Up to 2 guests · King bed

A king-bed room for two with an in-room jacuzzi, wooden interiors under a pitched timber ceiling, and a glass door to a private balcony with views of the mountains.

  • Jacuzzi
  • Balcony
  • Private bathroom
  • Electric Kettle
  • TV
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
View room

EAT AND DRINK WITHOUT LEAVING

DO NTHNG,
on site.

DO NTHNG – Himalayan Brew is our cafe and bar, on site at HOGS Panorama and open daily 10 AM to 10 PM: espresso, comfort food, cocktails, a terrace with views and live music nights. It was started by two riders, Gazal and Saloni.

A live acoustic set on the terrace with guests seated behind at DO NTHNG – Himalayan Brew, our cafe and bar near Hadimba Temple, Manali
An orange citrus cooler with mountains behind it at DO NTHNG – Himalayan Brew, our cafe and bar near Hadimba Temple, Manali
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PACKAGES

Stay for
an occasion.

Seasonal and couples packages at HOGS Panorama. Open one to see what is included.

KEEP EXPLORING

More near
Hadimba Temple.

Also see Mall Road and Old Manali. For planning, read Manali itinerary: 3, 4 and 5 days, browse the rooms at HOGS Panorama and meet DO NTHNG – Himalayan Brew. Where we are has every area on one page.

QUESTIONS

Hadimba Temple,
answered.

How far is Hadimba Temple from HOGS?

The temple is a short drive from our address on Shuru Road in Prini. We have not published an exact distance yet, because we only quote numbers we have measured on the map, and traffic changes the time. Message us and we will share the best route.

What is the best time to visit Hadimba Temple?

Early morning is usually best, before the crowds build and while the light in the cedar forest is soft. Midday in peak season can be very crowded. Check opening timings locally on the day, and plan to be back at HOGS by late morning for breakfast.

What is Hadimba Temple known for?

It is known for its wooden, pagoda-style design in the Dhungri cedar forest above Manali, and it is commonly dated to the mid-1500s. A shrine to Ghatotkacha is nearby. It is one of Manali’s best-known sights, so expect visitors, especially in season.

How long does a Hadimba Temple visit take?

Most people spend under an hour at the temple itself, longer if there is a queue or you enjoy the forest walk. Add the travel time each way, and allow extra in peak season. A half-day plan from HOGS comfortably covers it with breakfast and a rest.

Is Hadimba Temple open in winter?

Visitors go in winter as well, but weather and road conditions can change plans, and timings may vary. Check locally before you travel and wrap up warm. Message us on WhatsApp on the day, and we will tell you what we know about road status.

STAY NEAR HADIMBA TEMPLE

Your quiet base
is waiting.

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