Chamunda Devi Temple Travel Himachal Pradesh

Out of the many fascinating monuments in Himachal Pradesh, the Chamunda Devi Temple that is located near Dharamsala is one of them. This fascinating temple is located at a distance of 15 km from Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh. The Chamunda Devi Temple is dedicated to goddesses Durga. The nearby places around the temple provide an excellent venue for meditation and prayer to attain spiritual attainments. The nearby mountains, rivers and the lush green forest adorn the beauty of the temple. You can find a pond near to the Chamunda Devi Temple. A large number of devotees come to take bath in this pond and the nearby Ban Ganga River to this temple. There is also a cave live scoop that is situated behind the temple. Tourists can also hire private vans and private taxis from Dharamsala to reach to the temple. The state transport also ensures comfortable access to the temple. The Yatri Niwas ensures a high class comfortable accommodation during your Chamunda Devi Temple sightseeing tour.

The legend associated to the temple

According to Hindu mythology, two demons namely Chanda and Munda were harassing goddess Ambika. They threw their arrows at her. Then goddess kali emerged from the folds of Ambika. She fought against those demons single- handedly and finally killed Chanda and Munda. At this, Ambika got pleased at Kali and declared that she would be worshipped at this place as Chamunda. It is believed that this temple is more than 700 years old. A cave like scoop is there at the back side of the temple. Many Hindu devotees from the entire globe come to avail India tour to witness this fascinating temple in India. You should never miss any opportunity to witness this beautiful temple located to a height of 1000m.

Climate
Winters are quite cold and it is recommended to carry woolen cloths, if you visit at this time of the year. In summers, the weather remains pleasant for traveling. So, it is recommended to travel in summers.

Transportation

By Air: The closest airport to Chamunda Devi Temple is at Gaggle. It is 28 Km from the temple.

By Train: Noranda near Palampur, which is 30 Km from the temple is the nearest narrow gauge line railway station.

By Road: Chamunda Devi Temple is located to a distance of 16 Km from Dharmsala. Taxis and private buses ensure comfortable accessibility of the temple to other parts of Himachal Pradesh.