Anjani Mahadev

What it is

A shrine to Shiva under a rock wall at the head of the Solang meadow, where a stream comes off the cliff and in the coldest weeks freezes into a column of ice that is worshipped as a natural lingam. In summer it is a waterfall, a small temple, and a bowl of meadow and cliff with the peaks close above — one of the best short walks in the valley, and the quiet end of a Solang day.

Getting there

To the road above the Solang meadow, about 23 min from the bus stand, then on foot: a path climbs through meadow and boulders to the shrine in about 46 min at an easy pace, and comes down in about 21 min. Ponies are offered at the road. No ticket, no guide.

When to go

January and February for the ice column, when the cold has built it; the path is icy then and the middle of the day is the time. April to June and September to November for the waterfall and the walk in the dry. July and August are wet underfoot and the stream is loud.

The walk

Easy to moderate, on a path that is clear all the way, with the shrine visible under the cliff for the last stretch. Shoes with grip, water, a layer for the top; the bowl under the rock is colder than the meadow. Two to three hours for the round trip with time at the shrine.

Around it

Solang is the meadow you climb from; the Beas Kund trek starts from Dhundi on the road above; the tunnel is on up. The waterfalls itinerary pairs this walk with Jogini.

Plans that include this

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1 night · 2 days · Slow travelWaterfalls

Waterfalls and short walks around Manali

A slow two-day Manali plan on foot: the Jogini falls above Vashisht, a rock shrine above Solang, Rehala Falls on the Rohtang road and Bhrigu Lake in season.

Best Apr–Jun · Sep–Oct

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2 nights · 3 days · FriendsAdventure

Manali with friends — three days of paragliding, waterfalls and the snow line

A three-day Manali plan for a group: paragliding off the Solang ridge at dawn, the Jogini falls and hot springs on foot, then the Rohtang road to the snow line.

Best Mar–Jun · Sep–Nov

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2 nights · 3 days · CouplesClassic

Manali for couples — three unhurried days

A slow three-day Manali plan for two: late starts, hot springs in town, the castle terrace and a waterfall lunch at Naggar, then Solang at dawn and the river.

Best Mar–May · Sep–Dec

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2 nights · 3 days · TrekkersWalks & treks

Manali day hikes — three days on foot, home every night

Three days of walking from Manali with a bed every night: Jogini Falls from Vashisht, the Anjani Mahadev climb and the sanctuary forest, then a temple walk.

Best Mar–Jun · Sep–Nov

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3 nights · 4 days · First visitAutumn

Manali in October — four days in the clearest month

Four days in Manali's clearest month: the cedar grove and hot springs, Rohtang Pass before it closes, Solang and the shrine walk, the orchards of Naggar.

Best Oct–Nov

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3 nights · 4 days · First visitClassic

Four days in Manali — the valley, the pass and the meadow

A four-day Manali itinerary: the temples on foot, a full day up to Rohtang Pass with the permit sorted, a slow day at Naggar Castle, then waterfall walks.

Best May–Jun · Sep–Oct

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