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.

"Kullu Dussehra" a World Famous Festival

Kullu Dussehra is world famous festival in India. Also Kullu Dussehra is international fair festival in India. Kullu Dusshera commences in month of Octber and start on the day of Dussehra i.e. on Vijayadashmi. Duration of festival is one week. This year Kullu Dussehra will be celebrated from 17 Oct to 23 October.

More than 200 deities come to kullu to celebrate Dussehra. Rath Yatra of Lord Raghunath Idol is attraction of festival. The chariot(Rath) is led by Kullu Raja and deities. Raghunath ji is leading deity of kullu valley. There is historical story behind the celebration of Kullu Dussehra. So every year people of Kullu Valley which is also known as "valley of Gods" pay homage to Lord Raghunath ji.



Kullu Dussehra attracts large no. of visitors all around the world. You can purchase woolen clothes and handicrafts at kullu Dussehra. Kullu Shawls, mufflers are world famous.

You can reach Kullu by air and road transportation. Nearest airport from Kullu is Bhunther airport, a few km away from Kullu. By road you can take direct bus from Delhi ISBT, Chandigarh ISBT to Kullu.

Watch a short video on arrival of deities to Kullu Dussehra.

Adventure Trip to Great Himalayan National Park

Great Himalayan National Park is one of the best National Park in India. GHNP is situated in Kullu Valley, spreading in the area of 1100 square Km. Great Himalayan National Park is situated an altitude of 1700- 5800 meter from sea level. For adventure and trekking lover Great Himalayan National Park is best place to visit.

Great Himalayan National Park is home of more than 375 species which includes animals, birds, reptiles etc. You can find here Leopard, Musk Deer, Brown Bear, Tiger, Monal, Bharal, Goral etc. GHNP is home of different types of bird species. More than 180 types of birds live in GHNP. Also GHNP is home of some of rarest birds in world. The entire Park is covered by dense cedar, fir and pine trees.



Best time to visit the GHNP is from April to June & in Autumn from September to October.

You can reach the Great Himalayan National Park by taking a Volvo Bus from Delhi or Chandigarh to Kullu. By air, nearest airport is at Bhunter, from Bhunter you can hire taxi or bus to Kullu. From Kullu hire Jeep or Taxi to Aut which is at distance of 30 km from Kullu. From Aut take route to Sainj Nala and from there you can start your journey to GHNP. You can check GHNP in Google Map below


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Don't miss to watch wonderful video about GHNP.