Chandigarh – Nainadevi (125 Km 2hrs ) – Chintpurni / Sheetladevi (150 Km. 2½ hrs) – Kangra (70 Km 1½ hrs)
This morning, start driving to Naina devi Temple (Bilaspur). You can travel through the cable car that takes you right to the hill top where the temple is located.
Naina Devi Temple is one of the most important places of worship in Himachal Pradesh. The temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeethas where the eyes of Sati fell down. From Naina Devi Temple, start driving to Sheetla Devi Temple which is dedicated to Mata Sheetla Devi. The temple is also known as a ‘Shakti Peeth’.
Chintpurni Temple, located in Una district is a revered temple where it is believed that every wish asked from a true heart is fulfilled.
Kangra – Jwala ji (35 Km 1 hr.) / Bhagula Mukhi / Kangra Devi / Mata Kapal Pathri / Mata Kangraji / Mata Jawala ji
Start driving to Dharamshala in this morning. On reaching, check-in at your pre-booked resort. Begin the day with Darshan at Mata Jwala ji Temple which is dedicated to Goddess Jwalamukhi. The temple is believed to have nine permanent flames that have been named after goddesses- Mahakali, Unpurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Bindhya Basni, Maha Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika and Anji Devi.
Later, go to seek blessings of Maa Bhagula Mukhi who is known to be the source of every knowledge of the universe. Also visit the Kangra Devi Temple where some parts of Sati fell. Maa Kangra is worshipped in the temple in the form of a ‘pindi’.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Night Halt at Kangra.
Kangra – Chamunda Devi (70km. 1 ½ hrs.) – Dharamshala (30km. 30 Minutes) – Dalai Lama Monastery
Leave for Chamunda Devi Mandir in the morning. Also known as Chamundi, Chamunda Devi is one of the seven mother goddesses. People from all over visit the temple to seek the blessings of Maa Chamunda.
In the afternoon, go for a sightseeing tour of Dharamshala and visit attractions like Dalai Lama Monastery and Bhagsu Nag temple. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Dharamshala / Katra (250 Km. 5 – 6 hrs.)
This day, start driving towards Katra via Jammu. On reaching, check in at the hotel. The day is free to spend at leisure. You can explore the local places of Katra. Overnight stay at Katra.