Shakti Peeth Yatra package

3 days · 2 nights Temple yatra Up to 1,000 m

The Devi temples of Kangra and Una in three unhurried days, planned around aarti timings so you are never rushed through darshan.

Duration
3D / 2N
Highest point
1,000 m
Distance
About 260 km
Best time
All year, busiest at Navratri

About this trip

The Kangra valley is one of the holiest corners of Himachal for Devi worshippers. Within a few hours' drive of each other are Mata Brajeshwari in Kangra town, Chamunda on the banks of the Baner, the eternal flames of Jwalamukhi, Baglamukhi at Bankhandi and Mata Chintpurni across the hills in Una. Many families come every year, and many come once after a mannat is fulfilled.

We plan this yatra the way our own families do it. Temples come in the right order, at the right time of day, and the driver knows where to park so the walk to the gate is shortest. He also knows which days the queues are long, and on Navratri and Sundays we start early to stay ahead of them.

This is a yatra for all ages. Most of the temples are close to the road, and where there are steps (Chintpurni has the most) we tell you in advance. Food along the route is pure vegetarian.

Highlights

  • Mata Brajeshwari Devi, Kangra, a Shakti Peeth
  • Chamunda Devi on the Baner river
  • Jwalamukhi, where the natural flames have burned for centuries
  • Baglamukhi temple at Bankhandi
  • Mata Chintpurni in Una district

Altitude on the route

m 0 500 1,000 733 Kangra 1,000 Chamunda 610 Jwalamukhi 940 Chintpurni
Kangra 733 m, Chamunda 1,000 m, Jwalamukhi 610 m, Chintpurni 940 m

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Kangra: Brajeshwari Devi

    Pickup at Gaggal Airport, Kangra, Pathankot or Una. Check in, rest, and evening darshan and aarti at Brajeshwari Devi, then a walk through the old Kangra bazaar.

  2. Day 2

    Chamunda, Baglamukhi & Jwalamukhi

    Early darshan at Chamunda Devi. Drive to Baglamukhi at Bankhandi for the havan, then on to Jwalamukhi for evening aarti at the eternal flames. Night stay at Jwalamukhi.

  3. Day 3

    Chintpurni and drop

    Morning drive to Mata Chintpurni. After darshan, drop at Una station, Kangra, Gaggal Airport or Pathankot.

Included

  • 2 nights hotel, twin sharing (Kangra and Jwalamukhi)
  • Pure vegetarian breakfast and dinner
  • Private cab for the full circuit
  • Pickup and drop at airport, station or bus stand
  • Tolls, parking and driver allowance

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Prasad, havan and puja charges
  • VIP darshan passes
  • Personal expenses

Good to know

Navratri crowds

During Chaitra and Sharad Navratri the queues at Chintpurni and Jwalamukhi can run to several hours. We start before dawn on those days.

Dress and footwear

Modest clothing, and footwear stays outside the temples. Carry socks for cold marble floors in winter.

Steps at Chintpurni

There is a walk with steps from the parking area to the temple. For elderly parents we plan extra time.

Stay, pickup and who it suits

Where you stay
Clean, family-friendly hotels close to the temples, with vegetarian kitchens.
Pickup points
Gaggal Airport, Kangra, Pathankot, Una (Amb Andaura) station or Chandigarh on request
Best for
Families, elderly parents, Navratri yatris and groups. For groups of 8 or more we recommend a Tempo Traveller.

Shakti Peeth Yatra: questions

Which are the Shakti Peeths in Kangra?

Mata Brajeshwari Devi in Kangra town and Jwalamukhi are counted among the 51 Shakti Peeths, and Chintpurni in Una is another. Chamunda Devi and Baglamukhi are major Devi temples nearby and are usually part of the same yatra.

Can this yatra be done in 2 days?

Yes, if you skip Chintpurni or start very early. Three days gives elderly yatris time to rest and lets you attend evening aarti without rushing.

Can you add Naina Devi to this yatra?

Yes. Naina Devi in Bilaspur adds one day. Or see our 7-day Nau Devi Yatra, which also includes Vaishno Devi, Mansa Devi and Shakumbhari Devi.

Do you arrange tempo travellers for large family groups?

Yes. Our 12-seater Tempo Traveller with a roof carrier is the most popular choice for families of 8 to 12.

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