Hidimba Devi Temple

Hidimba Devi Temple — locally known as Dhungri Temple — is Manali's most iconic and photographed landmark, a magnificent 16th-century pagoda-style wooden temple set within a serene ancient cedar forest. Dedicated to Hidimba, the demon princess and wife of Bhima from the Mahabharata, the tiered pagoda rooftop adorned with carved wooden panels and deer antlers is a masterpiece of Himalayan hill architecture. Built in 1553 by Maharaja Bahadur Singh, Hidimba Devi Temple Manali is a must-visit cultural, architectural, and spiritual heritage site in Himachal Pradesh.