Aadi Himani Chamunda Temple, Chandar Bhan – Trekking & Connectivity

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.