Mālinīthān
Temple ruins where Kṛṣṇa and Rukmiṇī rested
⭐ Why it is famous
A 10th–12th century temple site at the foot of the Siang hills, tied to the legend of Kṛṣṇa's journey with Rukmiṇī.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Excavated ruins of a Chutiya/Kamarupa-era stone temple, with fine carvings of Indra, Sūrya and Nandi.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Open 08:00 – 17:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free entry; an ASI site with a small active shrine
- Inner Line Permit required for Arunachal
- Peaceful, rarely crowded
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Mālinīthān, Likabali, Lower SiangSilapathar (SLPR) — 25 km
Likabali bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Dibrugarh (Mohanbari) (DIB) — 240 km
From Silapathar in Assam to Likabali (25 km); ILP checked at the border.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Guesthouses at Likabali
- Hotels in North Lakhimpur
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Siang river valley
- Akashiganga
- Pasighat (80 km)
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–March