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Hindu temple · near Palampur, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh

Shri Chamunda Devi

Goddess Chamunda.

Best monthsSep-Nov, Mar-Jun
BusiestChaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September-October)
Nearest airportKangra (DHM)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary
  2. FEbruary
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril (good)
  5. MAy (good)
  6. JUne (good)
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember (good)
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember

Why people go

A riverside temple on the Baner stream between Dharamshala and Palampur, with Dhauladhar views. It is part of the Nau Devi yatra and close to the Kangra tea gardens.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Kangra (DHM), about 15 km, Amritsar (ATQ), about 160 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Jalandhar City Junction railway station (JUC), about 120 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Dharamshala is about 15 km away.
  • The older Aadi Himani Chamunda shrine is a steep trek higher up.
  • Remove shoes at the entrance; free shoe stands are provided.

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.

Part of

Nau Devi Yatra

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Shri Chamunda Devi?
Shri Chamunda Devi is in near Palampur, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
How do I reach Shri Chamunda Devi?
The nearest airport on our list is Kangra (DHM), about 15 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Jalandhar City Junction railway station, about 120 km away.
What is the best time to visit Shri Chamunda Devi?
Sep-Nov, Mar-Jun is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Chaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September-October).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Shri Chamunda Devi?
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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