9 (Nau) Devi Darshan 6N/7D

On arrival at Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station, our cab will pick you up & drive towards hotel. After freshen up proceed towards famous Shaktipeeth of Mansa Devi. This temple is the holy abode of Mansa Goddess. Devotees gather this place to tie a thread around the tree as it is believed that wishes of people come true by doing it. After darshan of Mansa Devi Ji return back to Chandigarh & visit Rock Garden, Rose Garden & Sukhna Lake. Later drive back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Post breakfast drive towards Naina Devi Temple. To reach the temple at the hill top, you can use the stairs or travel through a cable car. One of the 51 Shaktipeethas, Naina Devi Temple is a popular pilgrimage site in Himachal Pradesh. It is the place where the eyes of Mata Sati fell down.

After Darshan, leave for Mata Chintpurni Temple, a sacred temple that holds immense religious importance. It is said that the head of the goddess was separated from her body, and her severed head fell at the place where the temple now stands. The temple enshrines this headless idol, which is adorned with various ornaments and bright clothes by devotees. The idol of Goddess Chintpurni is depicted without a head, also called as Chhinnamastika Devi who takes away all the worries of the devotees. Later drive to Jwala Ji, situated 35 Km from Chintpurni. On arrival, check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at Jwalaji.

Early morning attend Arti of Mata Jwalaji present in the form of flames. Due to this fact, the goddess is also referred as the ‘Flaming Goddess’. It is located in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, where the tongue of Devi Sati fell and she manifested in nine flames that are named as Mahakali. Annapurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Vindhya Vasini, Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika and Anij Devi. After darshan drive for one hour to reach Bagla Muhi Temple. It is situated in the town of Bankhandi, in the district of Kangra. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Baglamukhi, one of the ten Mahavidyas of the Goddess Durga.

Later proceed to Brajeshwari Temple, also known as the Kangra Devi Temple. It is situated at a distance of 24 KM from Bagla Mukhi. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Brajeshwari, another manifestation of Goddess Durga. It is said to be built over the ashen and burnt breasts of Goddess Sati. Later drive further 25 KM to reach Chamunda Devi for dinner & night stay.

In the morning visit Chamunda Devi temple dedicated to the wrathful form of Goddess Durga or Chamunda. According to the legend Chamundaemerged from an eyebrow of Goddess Durga with an aim to kill demons Chanda & Munda. After seeking blessings from Mata Chamunda, proceed further towards Dharamshala. On arrival visit Kunal Pathri Temple. This temple is where the forehead of Mata Sati fell, hence it is also called Kapaaleshwari Temple. There is a small rock (forehead shaped), on which there is always water, since time immemorial. It never dries & is used by the priest for Goddess. Later drive towards Mcleodganj & visit International Cricket Stadium, Dalai Lama Temple & market. Have dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive further towards Katra. On arrival, check into the hotel. Take Yatra Parchi & return to hotel for dinner & night stay.

Early in the morning, start trekking to the Vaishno Devi Shrine, which is located on top of the Trikuta Hills. One of the holiest shrines in India, Vaishno Devi Temple is the abode of Maa Vaishno Devi, considered a manifestation of Mother Goddess. People from all over the world visit the temple to seek blessings of Maa Vaishno. People believe that no prayer goes unanswered from the temple of Maa Vaishno. Trek back to Katra after Darshan at the temple. On reaching, get back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Enjoy your breakfast and checkout from the hotel. Later you’ll be dropped at the Airport or Railway station and carry on with your onward journey.