Jogini Waterfall Trek, Manali: Route, Time & Season
The easiest waterfall walk above Manali.
Temple lanes, apple orchards and a 150-ft fall — 3–4 km from Vashisht, back by lunch. We add the pickup to your Manali hotel and cab.
- Distance 3–4 km one way
- Time ~1–1.5 h up
- Grade Easy
- Season Year-round (snow Dec–Feb)
- Start Vashisht temple
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Jogini Waterfall trek, at a glance
Jogini Waterfall is a multi-tier fall of about 150 ft above Vashisht village, about 5–7 km from Manali town. The walk starts beside Vashisht temple and climbs 3–4 km on a village trail past orchards to the Jogini Mata shrine at the base. Most people take 1–1.5 hours up and about 3 hours return. It is easy and open all year, but slippery in snow and monsoon.
What you see on the Jogini Waterfall walk
The stops on the trail, from the temple to the fall. Photos show Himalayan temples, trails and waterfalls in general.
Start hereVashisht temple & hot springs
TempleJogini Mata shrine
Main viewLower fall & pool
For fit walkersUpper fall
Dec–FebWinter snow walk
The Jogini Waterfall walk, step by step
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Reach Vashisht
By cab from your Manali hotel — Vashisht village is about 5–7 km from Mall Road. Parking near the temple is limited.
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Visit Vashisht temple
Then take the lane beside the temple uphill.
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Orchards and pine
An easy village trail through apple orchards and pine, with Beas valley views.
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Jogini Mata shrine & lower fall
Rest, photos — and keep off the wet rocks.
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Upper fall (optional)
About 15 minutes more on a steeper path, in dry weather only.
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Back the same way
About 3 hours for the round trip. Soak at the Vashisht hot springs on the way down.
Manali → Vashisht → Jogini
- By cab → Manali to Vashisht village, about 5–7 km.
- On foot → 3–4 km through orchards and pine to the shrine and lower fall.
- Optional → about 15 min more to the upper fall, dry weather only.
- Back → the same way, with a hot-spring soak in Vashisht.
Best time for the Jogini Waterfall trek
| Months | Go? | What to expect |
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| March – June | Best | Pleasant, good flow; busiest in May–June |
| July – mid September | Only in dry spells, with care | Heaviest flow, slippery trail, landslide risk on the roads |
| September – November | Very good | Clear skies, cooler, fewer people |
| December – February | Yes, with grip shoes | Cold (around 0–7 °C), snow or ice on the trail some days; lower flow |
Coming in the snow week? Send your dates — we check the trail and road that morning and plan the rest of your Manali day around it.
What to know before you walk
Suzu Travels is an HP Tourism registered travel agent (Reg. No. DTO-MND-11-243/2022). A local guide is arranged on request with registered local operators. Our checks for this walk:
- No permitIt is a free public village trail — no permit is needed. We re-check for any new local fee before your trip.
- Stay off wet rocksDo not swim or step into the pool, especially in the monsoon — the flow and current rise fast.
- Use the village pathAvoid the rock-wall shortcut to the top.
- Grip in snowDecember to February: grip shoes; snow boots can be arranged on request.
- Daylight and waterGo in daylight and carry water — do not count on shops at the fall; mobile signal is weak.
- Kids and eldersChildren of about 6–10 and up manage with an adult; elderly guests can stop at the lower fall.
Get a quote in minutes
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Tell us your dates
WhatsApp or the quote form — dates, group size, where you stay in Manali.
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We check your date
Season, road and trail conditions, and a local guide on request.
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You get one quote
Vashisht pickup, the rest of your Manali day, hotel and cab in one plan.
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Confirm and go
We send the pickup time and what to carry before you travel.
What your quote depends on
- Cab pickup and drop from your Manali hotel to Vashisht (and on to Old Manali or Solang)
- Whether you want a local guide for the walk (arranged on request)
- Day plan: Jogini alone or with Hadimba, Old Manali and Solang
- Season — the December–January snow weeks and the May–June rush change cab and hotel rates
- Snow boots and jackets on rent in winter
- Hotel nights and package length — today’s rate on WhatsApp within minutes
Manali's easiest waterfall walk
Temple lane, orchards and a 150-ft fall: we add the Vashisht pickup to your Manali hotel and cab in one quote.
Get your Jogini Waterfall trip quote
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply with one plan — Vashisht pickup, your Manali hotel and cab — within minutes.
Manali + Jogini Waterfall
Jogini fits into any Manali stay as a half-day: the walk in the morning, a hot-spring soak in Vashisht, then an afternoon in the cafés of Old Manali (see our Old Manali guide). Add a Solang day and you have a full Manali trip — see things to do in Manali, Manali in November, or our Shimla–Manali tour package. Ready for a longer walk? Try the Bhrigu Lake trek or the Hampta Pass trek.
Jogini Waterfall trek — questions
How long is the Jogini Waterfall trek?
About 3–4 km one way from Vashisht temple. Most people take 1–1.5 hours up and around 3 hours for the round trip.
How far is Jogini Waterfall from Manali?
Vashisht village is about 5–7 km from Manali town (Mall Road / bus stand); the walk starts there.
Is there an entry fee?
Listing sites say entry is free and the trail is used in daylight (roughly 6 am to 6 pm). We re-check before your trip.
Is the Jogini Waterfall trek easy for kids and families?
Yes, it is an easy village trail; children of about 6–10 years and up do it with an adult. Skip the steep rock route to the top.
Can I visit Jogini Waterfall in winter?
Yes, from December to February, but the trail can have snow or ice and the flow is lower. Wear grip shoes — snow boots on rent can be arranged on request.
Is it safe in the monsoon?
From July to September the flow is strongest and the rocks are slippery. Stay well back from the pool and avoid rainy days.
What is the legend of Jogini Waterfall?
The fall is linked to the Jogini, the village goddess worshipped at the Jogini Mata shrine at its base. It is a sacred spot, so keep it clean and respectful.
How do I book?
Tell us your dates on WhatsApp. We add the Vashisht pickup to your Manali hotel and cab plan and send today’s rate — Get Quote.
