Jogini Falls, Himachal Pradesh

Jogini Falls is situated on the Northern edge of Vashisht Village & marks the village boundary. The waterfall cascades down from a height of around 150 feet through multiple levels. There is a small pool at the base formed by the fall and visitors can take a plunge in the water and spend some time. The flow of the water is heaving in monsoons and suggested not to adventure into the water during this time. Jogini Mata temple is at the base of the waterfall. It is a sacred site to the surrounding villages. The locals bring their children for their first tonsure here.

The trek to Jogini Falls is among the best short treks near Manali. The trek route passes through a narrow lane adjacent to the Vashisht temple and goes through apple orchards, tall pine trees, and small water streams. On the way, a few restaurants and guest houses are also available. A gentle walk will take 1 hour to reach the base of the waterfall. The top point of the waterfall can be reached by a walk of another 15 minutes. This is a nice gentle trek that can be completed in 3 hours from Vashisht Temple. The whole trek route is very scenic through beautiful villages aligned with the sprawling valleys. This is one of the best short treks in Manali to enjoy local scenic beauty and village life in the Himalayas.