Roofless ancient temple, alpine forest
Shikari Devi temple sits at 3,360m in Mandi district, and local lore holds that it has no roof because every attempt to build one has collapsed — whether myth or coincidence, the open-air shrine surrounded by dense alpine forest makes for an unusually atmospheric stop. Best time is May–June or September–October. Reaching it typically means a trek through forest rather than a drive to the door, which keeps footfall low. It works well combined with a stay in nearby Janjheli, turning what could be a quick temple visit into a fuller offbeat Mandi trip built around forest walking and quiet meadow country.
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