Why you'll love this
- 1553 CE Hidimba pagoda
- Ghatotkach tree shrine
- Old Manali cedar forest
- Local Manalis storyteller-guide
Overview
Hidimba Devi is a four-story pagoda temple built in 1553 CE and dedicated to Hidimba, wife of the Pandava Bhima. Our guide walks you through the cedar forest, the temple carvings and the Ghatotkach tree shrine — 2 hours, easy pace.
Getting to Kullu: most travellers reach Kullu, the base town for this experience, by road. Compare verified one-way cab fares for Udhampur to Kullu taxi (from ₹7,200), Gurdaspur to Kullu taxi (from ₹5,450) and Batala to Kullu taxi (from ₹6,100), or see all Himachal taxi routes.
Taxi to Kullu — reach the Hidimba Devi Temple & Old Manali Walk base
All taxi routes →Book a one-way or round-trip cab to Kullu, the base for Hidimba Devi Temple & Old Manali Walk. Verified sedan fares; SUV and tempo traveller available for groups.
- Udhampur to Kullu taxi fare287.8 km · approx 7 h drive₹7,200sedan est.
- Gurdaspur to Kullu taxi fare217.3 km · approx 5 h drive₹5,450sedan est.
- Batala to Kullu taxi fare243.9 km · approx 6 h drive₹6,100sedan est.
- Rupnagar to Kullu taxi fare166.4 km · approx 4 h drive₹4,150sedan est.
- Zirakpur to Kullu taxi fare200.9 km · approx 5 h drive₹5,000sedan est.
- Kathua to Kullu taxi fare211.6 km · approx 5 h drive₹5,300sedan est.
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What's included
Included
- Certified guide
- Bottled water
Not included
- Transport
Safety & rules
Small groups with local hosts. Hygiene standards maintained for all food and utensils. Please inform of allergies or dietary needs at booking. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
