Why people go
A shrine in the Shivalik foothills north of Saharanpur, the ninth stop of the traditional Nau Devi yatra, with a busy mela at Navratri.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Dehradun (DED), about 49 km, Chandigarh (IXC), about 96 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Dehradun railway station (DDN), about 32 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Haridwar guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- Saharanpur is about 40 km away; Haridwar and Dehradun are about 2 hours.
- The approach road crosses a seasonal riverbed; in heavy rain check before driving.
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
- Mansa Devi, Haridwar, Haridwar (about 61 km)
- Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar (about 61 km)
- Neelkanth Mahadev, near Rishikesh (about 68 km)
- Kali Mata Mandir, Kalka, Kalka, Panchkula district (about 92 km)
- Mata Mansa Devi, Panchkula, Panchkula, near Chandigarh (about 97 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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