Why people go
One of the most visited and richest temples in Himachal, on a hilltop in Una district. Devotees come to have their worries (chinta) taken away, and many tie a red thread on a wish.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Kangra (DHM), about 44 km, Amritsar (ATQ), about 118 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Jalandhar City Junction railway station (JUC), about 69 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
Tips before you go
- Buses run from Una, Hoshiarpur and Jalandhar; the last stretch is a short walk up the bazaar.
- Combine with Jwala Ji and Kangra on a two-day Devi circuit.
- 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.
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Other shrines nearby
- Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi), Jwalamukhi, Kangra district (about 28 km)
- Bajreshwari Devi (Kangra Devi), Kangra town (about 38 km)
- Shri Chamunda Devi, near Palampur, Kangra district (about 51 km)
- Baba Balak Nath, Deotsidh, Hamirpur district (about 51 km)
- Shri Devi Talab Mandir, Jalandhar (about 68 km)
Frequently asked questions
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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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