Shikhara Journeys

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Visiting Jwalamukhi Temple

Himachal Pradesh · Ancient Shaktipeeth site; present temple structure substantially rebuilt, with Mughal-era gilding tradition from Akbar · dedicated to Jwalamukhi (the flame goddess, a form of Durga)

Getting there

Airport

  • Kangra Airport, Dharmsala Sub-District 31.3 km
  • Sundernagar Mandi International Airport Himachal, Sundarnagar 67 km

Railway station

  • Tripal Railway Station, Kangra 18 km
  • Haripur Railway Station, Dera Gopipur 21.6 km

Bus stand

  • Surani Bus Stop, Khundian 1.3 km
  • Lagru Bus Stop, Dera Gopipur 7.1 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Mar · Apr · Sep · Oct · Nov

Festivals: Navratri (Chaitra and Sharad)

Where to stay

  • Hotel Shree Om 0.4 km
  • Sharma Hotel 0.4 km
  • Hotel Amba 0.4 km
  • Hotel Raj 0.5 km
  • Hotel Kings Regency 0.5 km
  • Hotel Jawalaji 0.5 km

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On the day

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