Himachal Pradesh · North India

Janjehli & Shikari Devi travel guide

A hidden valley and a roofless temple

Janjehli & Shikari Devi
Narender Sharma, Blue Particle Solutions · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
How long
2–3 days
Stay a night
₹800–3,500
Food a day
₹250–800
Nearest railhead
200 km away
Nearest airport
90 km away

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About Janjehli & Shikari Devi

An untouched valley in Mandi district with apple orchards, wooden villages and the climb to Shikari Devi — a hilltop shrine that, legend says, can never hold a roof.

Things to do in Janjehli & Shikari Devi

  1. Shikari Devi Temple

    3 h · Free

    Open-roofed shrine at 3,360 m with views to the Pir Panjal.

  2. Janjehli Valley Walk

    2 h · Free

    Orchards and wooden houses along the stream.

  3. Bootpatri & Pandav Shila

    1 h · Free

    A rocking stone that moves with a finger push.

  4. Chhatri Temple

    45 min · Free

    Old wooden temple in a nearby village.

Where to stay in Janjehli & Shikari Devi

  • Janjehli

    ₹900–2,500

    Rest houses and homestays in the valley.

What to eat

  • Homestay meals

    local dish · veg

    Siddu, rajma and fresh apples in season.

Good to know

  • The road to Shikari Devi is closed by snow in winter.
  • Carry cash — ATMs are only in Chail Chowk or Thunag.

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