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Nau Devi Yatra: the nine goddess shrines of the north

Nine temples of the goddess across Jammu, Himachal, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh that families from the north visit as one yatra, often at Navratri: Vaishno Devi, Chamunda, Bajreshwari (Kangra), Jwala Ji, Chintpurni, Naina Devi, Mansa Devi, Kalka and Shakumbhari Devi.

Shri Naina Devi Ji, Himachal PradeshMata Chintpurni, Himachal PradeshJwala Ji (Jwalamukhi), Himachal PradeshBajreshwari Devi (Kangra Devi), Himachal PradeshShri Chamunda Devi, Himachal PradeshMata Mansa Devi, Panchkula, HaryanaKali Mata Mandir, Kalka, HaryanaShakumbhari Devi, Uttar PradeshMata Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

How to do it

Most families do it by road over five to seven days. A common order runs from Katra (Vaishno Devi) down to the Kangra valley (Chamunda, Bajreshwari, Jwala Ji), on to Chintpurni, Naina Devi, Mansa Devi in Panchkula and Kalka, and ends at Shakumbhari Devi near Saharanpur. Avoid Navratri if you dislike crowds, or embrace it for the atmosphere. Jalandhar’s Devi Talab Mandir is an easy addition on the way.

  1. Shri Naina Devi JiBilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh

    Goddess Naina Devi, one of the Shakti Peethas. Nearest airport: Shimla (SLV).

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  2. Mata ChintpurniUna district, Himachal Pradesh

    Goddess Chinnamastika, a Shakti Peetha. Nearest airport: Kangra (DHM).

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  3. Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi)Jwalamukhi, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh

    The goddess as eternal flames, a Shakti Peetha. Nearest airport: Kangra (DHM).

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  4. Bajreshwari Devi (Kangra Devi)Kangra town, Himachal Pradesh

    Goddess Vajreshwari, a Shakti Peetha. Nearest airport: Kangra (DHM).

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  5. Shri Chamunda Devinear Palampur, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh

    Goddess Chamunda. Nearest airport: Kangra (DHM).

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  6. Mata Mansa Devi, PanchkulaPanchkula, near Chandigarh, Haryana

    Goddess Mansa Devi, a Shakti Peetha. Nearest airport: Chandigarh (IXC).

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  7. Kali Mata Mandir, KalkaKalka, Panchkula district, Haryana

    Goddess Kali (Kalika Devi). Nearest airport: Chandigarh (IXC).

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  8. Shakumbhari DeviSaharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh

    Goddess Shakumbhari. Nearest airport: Dehradun (DED).

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  9. Mata Vaishno DeviKatra, Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

    The goddess as three pindis in a cave. Nearest airport: Jammu (IXJ).

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Mata Chintpurni

Himachal Pradesh

Goddess Chinnamastika, a Shakti Peetha

Where
Una district
Best
Oct-Apr
Searches
6,600 a month in India

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the nine Devis of the Nau Devi yatra?
Vaishno Devi (Katra), Chamunda Devi (near Palampur), Bajreshwari or Kangra Devi, Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi), Chintpurni, Naina Devi (Bilaspur), Mansa Devi (Panchkula), Kali Mata at Kalka and Shakumbhari Devi (Saharanpur).
How many days does the Nau Devi yatra take?
By car, five to seven days is comfortable. Vaishno Devi alone usually takes a full day for the walk.
When is the best time for the Nau Devi yatra?
October to April is pleasant. Navratri (March-April and September-October) is the most auspicious time but also the most crowded.

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.