Aadi Himani Chamunda Temple,
Chandar Bhan – Trekking & Connectivity
The temple can be accessed
through a moderate trek from the starting point of the temple. This trek offers
you a spectacular view of the mid Dhauladhar ranges as well as the Kangra
Valley. The trek can be completed in a single day and the devotees can
even stay at the temple premises. Also, the devotees can pitch their tents at
the top but be advised, this place often sees sub-freezing temperatures even
during the summers.
The temple remains open between mid
of April and mid of November. Devotees can visit any time in the year, but the
temple priest and his aides would not be available apart from that window
period. This trek can be approached from two sides, one via the Jadrangal
village, a 15 minute’s walk from the new Chamunda temple located near the main
road. This trail is frequented by pilgrims & it is a much straighter and
paved with stone steps.
Devotees need to climb few
thousand steps to reach the top. The other trail starts from Jia Village. This
trail is also a well-marked trail but passes through a dense forest. Devotees
need to walk for about 15 Kms to reach the temple. The route is dotted with
shops, solar lights and shelters. There is no perennial water point available
on this trek route or at the temple, so it is advisable to carry your own
water.
The temple provides a dormitory
and bedding for pilgrims and trekkers. Jadrangal is located at about 8 Kms from
Jia, 8 Kms from Chamunda Marg Railway Station, 14 Kms from Dharamshala, 14 Kms
from Dharamshala Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Palampur, 20 Kms from Kangra Airport,
23 Kms from Kangra, 94 Kms from Pathankot and 99 Kms from Pathankot Airport. Jadrangal
is situated on Dharamshala to Palampur route.
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