Chāmuṇḍā Devī Temple
The Devī on the Baner river under the Dhauladhar
⭐ Why it is famous
A powerful Śakti shrine where the image is kept veiled; the riverside setting with the Dhauladhar snows behind is unforgettable.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Moved to its present site in 1762 after the Devī is said to have consented in a dream.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 06:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Bathe at the Baner ghāṭ
- Navarātri melā
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Chāmuṇḍā Devī Temple, Palampur, KangraMaranda (Kangra Valley) (MRND) — 10 km
Palampur bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Kangra (Gaggal) (DHM) — 30 km
10 km from Palampur, 19 km from Dharamshala.
🪔 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
- Palampur tea-estate stays
- Dharamshala hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- McLeod Ganj
- Bir Billing paragliding
- Tea gardens