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Hindu temple · Kalka, Panchkula district, Haryana

Kali Mata Mandir, Kalka

Goddess Kali (Kalika Devi).

Best monthsOct-Apr
BusiestChaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September-October)
Nearest airportChandigarh (IXC)
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

An old Kali temple in the town at the start of the Shimla toy train, counted among the nine Devis of the northern circuit.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Chandigarh (IXC), about 23 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Kalka railway station (KLK), about 1 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Kasauli guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Easy to combine with the Kalka-Shimla toy train.
  • 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 Kali Mata Mandir, Kalka?
Kali Mata Mandir, Kalka is in Kalka, Panchkula district, Haryana.
How do I reach Kali Mata Mandir, Kalka?
The nearest airport on our list is Chandigarh (IXC), about 23 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Kalka railway station, about 1 km away.
What is the best time to visit Kali Mata Mandir, Kalka?
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 Kali Mata Mandir, Kalka?
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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