Devi Darshan Tour in Kangra

On arrival at Jammu railway station / Airport pick up and get transferred to Katra situated in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, where the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is located. On arrival check-in at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Katra.

After buffet breakfast start trek to the holy shrine. Vaishno Devi Ji resides in a Holy Cave located in the Trikuta hills. The shrine is a distance of approximately 14 kilometers (8.4 miles) from Katra. This trek requires a steep uphill climb up to Sanjichhat (around 3 Kms from Adkuwari) and then a downward climb for another 3 Kms till Bhawan.  Vaishno Devi is an appearance of the Hindu Mother Goddess of Mahakali, MahaSaraswati, and MahaLakshmi which is indicated to be nearly a million years old. After darshan, trek back to your hotel at Katra.

Overnight at the hotel in Katra.

Proceed to Dharamshala by road. Dharamshala also known as a little Lhasa, is magnificently set to the background of the Dhauladhar Mountain range. The town has been the seat of his Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the leader of the Tibetans, since 1960. In the Evening stroll around Mcleodganj which is a charming Tibetan settlement. A giant prayer wheel ornaments the main street and in the monastery, a serene statue of the Lord Buddha presides over the gentle chanting of the monks. Also, visit the Bhagsunag temple. Overnight at hotel in Dharamshala

After breakfast drive to Kangra enroute visiting Chamunda Devi temple which is the distinguished holy shrine of Goddess “Chamunda” who is the slayer of the demons Chanda and Mund. The Goddess is said to be the furious form of Durga who was granted the immense powers to kill the demons. The temple is positioned on the banks of Ban Ganga. After Darshan at Chamunda, the journey continues to Brajeshwari Devi Temple. The temple also called Kangra Devi is in the heart of the city amidst a huge market hence easily approachable. This temple is believed to be more than 1000 years old. Sati’s charred breasts fell down at this part of Nagarkot village, making it a Sakthi Peeth. Late afternoon returns back to Dharamshala.

Overnight at the hotel in Dharamshala.

After breakfast continue your holy tour to Jwala Ji. According to mythology the half-burnt tongue of Sati fell at this place when Lord Vishnu cut through the corpse of Sati. No idol is placed in the temple and the flame is only worshipped which lights up naturally through rock as the manifestation of Goddess Jwalamukhi.

After Darshan continue to Chintpurni. Also known as Chinnamastika temple, it is here that the head of Sati fell here. Chinnamastika, as the name suggests, is the goddess without the head. The temple is built in a pyramid style of architecture where the image of Mata Chintpurni is placed in the form of a Pindi. In the evening time, you can join the Sandhya Aarti at the temple. Overnight stay at the hotel in Chintpurni.

After breakfast drive to Chandigarh en-route visiting Naina Devi. Raja Bir Chand got this temple constructed in the 8th century. According to mythology, her eyes fell at this place. Shri Naina Devi Temple is also known as Mahishapeeth because of the defeat of demon Mahishasur by the Goddess. The Temple is located on a hilltop. The temple can also be reached by a cable car facility that moves pilgrims from the base of the hill all the way to the top. After darshan, continue towards Chandigarh. In time drop at Chandigarh Railway station or Airport for onward journey.

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