Why people go
A gurdwara on the Parvati river, linked to Guru Nanak, beside boiling hot springs where the langar rice is cooked. Hindu temples to Ram and Shiva stand next to it.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Kullu (KUU), about 25 km, Chandigarh (IXC), about 160 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Kalka railway station (KLK), about 138 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Kasol and Parvati Valley guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- Cover your head inside; scarves are provided at the entrance.
- Kasol is 4 km away.
- The hot spring water is scalding: bathe only in the marked pools.
Visiting from abroad?
Everyone is welcome. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
Other shrines nearby
- Shri Chamunda Devi, near Palampur, Kangra district (about 89 km)
- Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi), Jwalamukhi, Kangra district (about 98 km)
- Bajreshwari Devi (Kangra Devi), Kangra town (about 102 km)
- Baba Balak Nath, Deotsidh, Hamirpur district (about 110 km)
- Shri Naina Devi Ji, Bilaspur district (about 110 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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