Our Devi Darshan tour packages cover the main goddess temples of Himachal Pradesh along with Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir. You can choose the 8-day 9 Devi Darshan from Delhi (from ₹18,500 per adult) or the 6-day 5 Devi Darshan from Amritsar (from ₹14,500 per adult). Both include hotels, daily breakfast and a private vehicle with driver.
Most of these temples are Shakti Peeths. According to the Puranic story, Goddess Sati gave up her life at her father Daksha's Yagna. Lord Shiva carried her body across the universe in grief, and Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra to divide it. The places where parts of her body fell became Shakti Peeths, and most traditional lists name 51 of them. In Himachal, Naina Devi is linked with Sati's eyes, Jwalamukhi with her tongue and Chintpurni with her feet.
9 Devi vs 5 Devi Darshan: Which one should you Choose?
Pick the 9 Devi Darshan if you have a full week and want every major Devi temple on this circuit, including Naina Devi and Mansa Devi. The 5 Devi Darshan suits devotees with less time, or those already travelling to Amritsar.
| 9 Devi Darshan | 5 Devi Darshan |
|---|
| Duration | 8 days / 7 nights | 6 days / 5 nights |
| Start and end | Delhi to Amritsar | Amritsar to Amritsar |
| Devi temples | Mansa Devi, Naina Devi, Chintpurni, Jwalamukhi, Baglamukhi, Bajreshwari (Kangra Devi), Kunal Pathri, Chamunda Devi, Vaishno Devi | Vaishno Devi, Chamunda Devi, Bajreshwari (Kangra Devi), Jwalamukhi, Chintpurni |
| Other stops | Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Wagah Border, Golden Temple | Wagah Border, Golden Temple, McLeodganj |
| Price from | ₹18,500 per adult | ₹14,500 per adult |
| Good for | Families with a week to spare, first-time Devi Yatra | Short trips, travellers coming via Amritsar |
The name "9 Devi" is used for slightly different temple lists by different operators. The nine shrines in our package are the ones listed above. Sheetla Devi near Chintpurni is also visited on the way.
Temples Covered on the Himachal Devi Darshan Circuit
Seven of the nine temples are in Himachal Pradesh. Mansa Devi is in Panchkula, Haryana, and Vaishno Devi is above Katra in Jammu and Kashmir.
| Temple | Location | What to know | 9 Devi | 5 Devi |
|---|
| Mata Mansa Devi | Panchkula, Haryana, next to Chandigarh | Main temple built 1811 to 1815 by the Raja of Mani Majra | Yes | No |
| Naina Devi | Hilltop in Bilaspur district, about 100 km from Chandigarh | Linked with Sati's eyes; reached by steps or ropeway; overlooks Gobind Sagar lake | Yes | No |
| Chintpurni (Chhinnamastika) | Una district, about 55 km from Una town | Linked with Sati's feet; vehicles stop about 1.5 km before the temple | Yes | Yes |
| Jwalamukhi (Jwala Ji) | Kangra district, about 30 km from Kangra | No idol; devotees pray to natural flames | Yes | Yes |
| Baglamukhi | Bankhandi, 26 km from Kangra | Dedicated to one of the ten Mahavidyas | Yes | No |
| Bajreshwari (Brajeshwari) Devi | Nagarkot, Kangra town | Also called Kangra Devi or Nagarkot Dham | Yes | Yes |
| Kunal Pathri | Near Dharamshala, Kangra district | Small hillside temple | Yes | No |
| Chamunda Devi (Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham) | On the Baner river, about 15 km from Dharamshala | A few steps down from the road | Yes | Yes |
| Mata Vaishno Devi | Trikuta hills above Katra, J&K | Cave shrine (Bhawan) at about 5,200 ft; 12 to 13 km trek | Yes | Yes |
Route and Approximate Road Distances
These are approximate figures for the 9 Devi route. Drive times depend on traffic, weather and darshan queues.
| Stretch | Approx. distance | Approx. drive time |
|---|
| Delhi to Chandigarh | 250 to 260 km | 5 to 6 hrs |
| Chandigarh to Naina Devi | 100 km | 2.5 to 3 hrs |
| Naina Devi to Chintpurni | 110 km | 3 hrs |
| Chintpurni to Jwalamukhi | 32 to 35 km | 1 hr |
| Jwalamukhi to Kangra | 30 km | 1 hr |
| Dharamshala to Chamunda Devi | 15 km | 30 to 40 min |
| Dharamshala to Katra (via Pathankot) | 230 to 250 km | 6 to 7 hrs |
| Katra to Amritsar | about 230 km | 5 to 6 hrs |
| Amritsar to Wagah Border | about 30 km | 45 min |
Devi Darshan Package Price and Inclusions
Prices start at ₹14,500 per adult for the 5 Devi Darshan and ₹18,500 per adult for the 9 Devi Darshan, on twin sharing. GST at 5% is charged extra. Rates are higher during Navratri, Diwali, Christmas, New Year and long weekends.
Included: hotel stay on twin sharing, daily breakfast, sightseeing by a private vehicle, driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and state taxes.
Not included: lunch and dinner, entry fees, Naina Devi ropeway ticket, pony, palki, battery car or helicopter at Vaishno Devi, train or air fare to the starting city, insurance and personal expenses.
Price changes with group size, hotel category and dates. Share your travel dates and number of people for an exact quote.
Best Time for a Devi Darshan Yatra
March to June and September to November are the easiest months for this route. July and August bring heavy rain to the hills, and landslides can close roads. In winter, the Vaishno Devi Bhawan can drop to around minus 2°C at night, so carry warm clothes from December to February.
Navratri is the most popular time for Devi Darshan. Expect long queues and higher hotel rates. Chaitra Navratri 2027 begins on 7 April 2027. Sharad Navratri falls in September or October, and its dates change every year.
How to Reach the Starting Point
- 9 Devi Darshan: pickup from any Delhi airport, railway station or hotel.
- 5 Devi Darshan: pickup from Amritsar airport or railway station.
- Starting from Chandigarh, Jammu or Pathankot is possible on a custom itinerary.
- Nearest airports on the route: Chandigarh, Gaggal (Dharamshala) and Jammu (about 50 km from Katra).
- Nearest railway stations: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK), Pathankot, Una and Chintpurni Marg.
Vaishno Devi Yatra: What to Know before You Go
Every pilgrim needs an RFID Yatra Access Card from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. It is free, issued at counters in Katra or booked online, and it is checked at Banganga.
- Distance: about 12 to 13 km on foot from Katra to the Bhawan, one way.
- Altitude: Katra is at about 2,500 ft and the Bhawan at about 5,200 ft.
- Other options: pony, Palki, battery car on part of the route, or a helicopter from Katra to Sanjichhat, followed by about 2.5 to 3 km to the Bhawan.
- Bhairon temple sits further above the Bhawan; many pilgrims visit it to complete the Yatra.
- Keep an original photo ID for each person, including children.
Our package covers your hotel in Katra and transfers. The trek, pony, palki and helicopter are arranged and paid for on the spot. For a Vaishno Devi-only trip, see our Vaishno Devi tour packages.
Tips for Senior Citizens and Families
- Use the ropeway at Naina Devi to avoid the steps.
- At Chintpurni, vehicles stop about 1.5 km before the temple. The walk is a gentle uphill through a market.
- Jwalamukhi has a short climb, and Chamunda Devi has a few steps down from the road.
- At Vaishno Devi, book a pony, Palki or helicopter if walking 12 to 13 km uphill is difficult.
- Ask us to add a rest day after Katra if you are travelling with elderly parents.
- Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed inside several temples. Lockers are usually available nearby.
Customise your Devi Darshan Tour
Both packages can be changed. Common requests are:
- Starting from Chandigarh instead of Delhi or Amritsar
- Adding Naina Devi to the 5 Devi Darshan
- Adding Baijnath temple near Palampur, or Shiv Khori near Katra
- Upgrading hotels or switching to a Tempo Traveller for larger groups
Plan with Pilgrimage Tour India
Our tours run on our own fleet with drivers who know the hill roads of Kangra and the Katra route. Read our guest reviews (link: /guests-reviews) before you book, and check our booking process and payment options.
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