Jogini Falls

What it is

The stream that drains the ridge above Vashisht drops into the valley in two stages: a lower fall with a pool and a small shrine beside it, and above it the tall one, Upper Jogini, falling in a long white line down the rock. It is the best short walk in Manali — an hour of orchard, pine and village path, ending at cold water, and back down for lunch.

Getting there

To Vashisht first: about 8 min from the Manali bus stand by taxi or autorickshaw, or a half-hour walk across the river and up. The path leaves from the top of the village past the temple; ask for the falls and anyone will point. It climbs through apple orchards, then pine, with a couple of stream crossings on stones, and reaches the upper falls in about 46 min at an easy pace. Down takes about twenty minutes.

The walk

Easy to moderate. The path is a village path, steady rather than steep, with a short sharper section near the top and slippery rock at the water. Shoes with grip, a bottle of water, and a morning start are all it needs; no guide, no ticket. Families stop at the lower fall and its pool; the upper fall is fifteen minutes on and worth it.

When to go

March to June and September to November are the dry months for the path, with the water full. July and August make the crossings awkward and the rock slick. In midwinter the shaded stretches hold ice and the edges of the falls freeze; go carefully and go before noon.

Around it

The hot baths at Vashisht are the obvious way to end the walk. Old Manali is across the river for lunch; the waterfalls itinerary strings this together with Rehala Falls and the Anjani Mahadev walk. Our treks page has the longer walks that start from the same ridge.

Plans that include this

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Day plan · First visitClassic

One day in Manali — the first visit

A one-day Manali plan for a first visit: Hadimba's cedar-grove temple, the Manu shrine, the Vashisht hot springs and the walk to Jogini Falls — no car till two.

Best Mar–Jun · Sep–Dec

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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 · First visitPeak season

Manali in May and June — three days when everything is open

Three days in Manali's fullest weeks, each started before the crowd: Solang at dawn and the Jogini walk, Rohtang Pass newly open, the shaded town after.

Best May–Jun

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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 · 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 · SoloClassic

Manali solo on a budget — four days on foot and by local bus

A four-day Manali plan with no taxi: the town on foot, free hot springs and a waterfall walk from Vashisht, Naggar Castle by local bus, and the forest.

Best Mar–May · Sep–Nov

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