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Hindu temple · Jwalamukhi, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh

Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi)

The goddess as eternal flames, a Shakti Peetha.

Best monthsOct-Apr
BusiestChaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September-October)
Nearest airportKangra (DHM)
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

There is no idol here: the goddess is worshipped as natural flames that burn from cracks in the rock inside the sanctum. It is one of the main stops on the Himachal Devi circuit.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Kangra (DHM), about 33 km, Chandigarh (IXC), about 141 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Jalandhar City Junction railway station (JUC), about 92 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

  • Kangra (Gaggal) airport is about 50 km away.
  • Queues are short early in the morning outside festival days.
  • 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.

Official information: Kangra district page.

Part of

Nau Devi Yatra

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi)?
Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi) is in Jwalamukhi, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
How do I reach Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi)?
The nearest airport on our list is Kangra (DHM), about 33 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Jalandhar City Junction railway station, about 92 km away.
What is the best time to visit Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi)?
Oct-Apr is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Chaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September-October).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi)?
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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