Himachal Tourism

Shikhari Devi Temple in Janjehli Valley

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Shikari Devi Temple is situated in Janjehli valley. Janjehli is a samll village in Mandi District and is famous for Shikahri Devi temple. From Mandi District Janjehli is at a distance of 80 km. Janjehli valley is full of fruit orchards and in winter season you can enjoy the snowfall. Entire valley get covered by snow in winter.

Shikhari Devi temple is situated in the apex of hill and is at height of 3300 meter from sea level. From the Janjehli valley Shikhari Devi is at a distance of 12 km. Shikhari Devi Temple is a roof less temple. Shikhari Devi temple was build at the time of Pandva's. Other route to reach Janjehli valley is via Karsog valley which is also in Mandi. From Chindi which is Karsog valley, Shikhari Devi is at distance of 18 km.


Shikhari Devi is also a wild life century and is full of herbals and flowers. You can see beautiful wild flowers in between the way. A deep dense pine trees forest and heap of unmelted snow make track more beautiful.

You can reach Shikahri Devi by road transportation. From Delhi, Chandigarh ISBT you can take bus to Mandi and from Mandi you can hire taxi or take bus to Janjehli Valley.

Best time to visit Shikhari Devi temple is in summer season. April to June is best time to visit the Shikhari Devi Temple.

Bhimakali, a Religious Temple to Feel Spritiuality

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Bhimakali Temple is one of the most beautiful and ancient temple in Himachal Pradesh. A temple to feel divine, spiritual experience. Bhimakali temple is situated in small hill station Sarahan which is known for its natural beauty. Surrounded by Himalaya, Show covered hills, lush greenly of trees makes this place more beautiful. Bimakali temple has its unique architecture, which gives the combined look of Hindu and Buddhist style. Most of the temple build by wood and is a marvelous example of hills architecture.

Bhimakali ji have temples of Shri Raghunath ji and Shri Narsingh ji also. On the second courtyard of temple there is Shri Raghunath ji and in opening courtyard Sikhara Temple dedicated to Shri Naringh.


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Bhimakali Temlpe is situated a distance of 180 km from Shimla. By air nearest air port is in Bhuter, which is a few km away from Shimla. By train nearest station is Shimla, you can get train from Kalka to Shimla.

From Delhi its on a distance of 550 Km. You can take a bus from ISBT Delhi to Shimla, also from Chandigarh ISBT you can get Bus or Taxi to Shimla. From Shimla you can hire jeep and taxi to Sarahan also state road transport buses are also available for Sarahan. Best time to visit temple is from March to November.