Jogini Falls: Activities, Things To Do, Best Time, Location, Nearby Places, Manali

Jogini Falls: Activities, Things To Do, Best Time, Location, Nearby Places

Jogini Falls in Kullu Valley is calling you. This is the best time to visit and enjoy Jogni Falls, which is a waterfall on one of the streams of River Beas. 

If you don't know much about Jogini Falls but would still like to explore this destination, keep reading this travel guide. And don't forget to book your trip with Japji Travels when you are finished with this article.

• Jogini Falls :- is a waterfall with a stream running down to join the river Beas in the Kullu Valley below. It is sacred to the the village goddess Jogini & is therefore a place of female power, known as a shakti peeth.

Jogini Falls are on the Northern edge of Vashisht Village & mark the village boundary. Land on the other side of the falls belongs to the village of Goshal.

Sacred to the Vashisht Village protective goddess, who is said to reside inside the rushing waters of the beautiful falls.

Below the falls there is a small shrine, almost unnoticeable but important. Below that is a Main Shrine (small temple) said to be more recent.

Villagers go to Jogini Devi to make offerings & to ask for her intercession. As it is such a peaceful, even soporific, sacred place, villagers also go there occasionally to sleep. Special occasions are marked by the cooking of food & the performance of rituals.

Jogini Falls Location  

Jogini Falls is situated 5 kms from Manali in Kullu Valley. You will need to drive to Vashisht village to reach this beautiful water body. 

Numerous small streams join the Beas river in Kullu Valley. Jogini Falls is located on one such stream. You would be amazed to know that this water fall is dedicated to Goddess Jogini Devi. 

Since this water body is named after a goddess, Jogini Falls is also a place of Shakti worship. Thereare two temples near the falls, one is small in size and the other one is bigger. 

Apart from being a spiritual center, JoginI Falls also offers a stunning view of the nearby snow clad peaks. Indeed, traveling toJogini Falls is an unforgettable experience. 

Things to Do at Jogini Falls 

There are several things to do at or near Jogini Falls. 

• Go shopping - Since Manali is hardly 5 kms away, you can spend your time buying things in Manali. Visitors can pick up shawls, woolen clothes, honey, souvenirs and silver jewelry. Don't forget to buy Tiberan handicrafts in Manali. 
• River Rafting - You can also raft down the Pirdi reiver near Kullu. The entire river rafting trip is 14 kms and is operated by experienced professionals. 
• Wildlife Sanctuary - There is a wildlife sanctuary near Manali and you can see several beautiful birds and flowers here. Not only this, this sanctuary also has brown bear, ibexand snow leopards.Since this forest is spread over 3,000 hectares, you would need a full day exploring the jungle.
• Pandoh Dam - Don't forget to visit the Pandon lake and dam. The beautiful lake which is formed by damming Pandoh river will take your breath away. 
• Hadimba Devi Mandir - When you are free from Jogini Falls, you can visit Hadimba Devi Temple near Manali. This 500-year old temple is dedicated to Hadimba Devi, wife of Bhimsena of Mahabharat. 

More Actvities in and around Jogini Falls 

• Attend the world-famous Banjara Fair in Manali. This hestival is held during May. 
• Rock climbing - Test your musclesby climbing on the rocks in Manali. Don't worry, you will have a trained professional by your side. 
• Paragliding - Manali is one of the best places in the world for paragliding. 
• Trek to Jana Falls - This is another beautiful waterfall nearManali. However, you will have to trek down to Naggar to see this waterbody. 

Best Time to Visit Jogini Falls

• May -October
• Minimum Tempreature - 10 -12 degrees 
• Maximum Temperature - 24-26 degrees

Jogini Falls Nearby Places 

• Solang Valley
• Rohtang Pass
• Kullu
• Shimla
• Hampta Pass
• Parvati Valley 
• Kasol 

Jogini Falls: Activities, Things To Do, Best Time, Location, Nearby Places Highlights 

• Drive time from Delhi - 10 hours plus
• 5 kilometers from Manali
• Situated on a stream that joins Beas
• Surrounded by tall snow-capped peaks

Jogini Falls: Activities, Things To Do, Best Time, Location, Nearby Places