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Hindu temple · Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh

Baba Balak Nath, Deotsidh

Baba Balak Nath, a child saint worshipped across Punjab and Himachal.

Best monthsOct-Apr
BusiestChaitra month (March-April) mela
Nearest airportShimla (SLV)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril (good)
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

A cave temple on the Dhaulagiri hill in Hamirpur district, hugely popular with families from Punjab. Traditionally women offer prayers from a platform outside the cave.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Shimla (SLV), about 78 km, Chandigarh (IXC), about 96 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Jalandhar City Junction railway station (JUC), about 77 km. Smaller stations may be closer.

Tips before you go

  • Hamirpur and Una are the nearest towns.
  • The last part is a climb up steps.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Baba Balak Nath, Deotsidh?
Baba Balak Nath, Deotsidh is in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh.
How do I reach Baba Balak Nath, Deotsidh?
The nearest airport on our list is Shimla (SLV), about 78 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Jalandhar City Junction railway station, about 77 km away.
What is the best time to visit Baba Balak Nath, Deotsidh?
Oct-Apr is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Chaitra month (March-April) mela.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Baba Balak Nath, Deotsidh?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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