9 (Nine) Devi Darshan Yatra Package with Dharamshala Sightseeing
5 Himachal Devi Darshan
Duration : ( 7 Days / 6 Nights)
Major Temples to be Visited : Mansa Devi, Naina Devi, Chintpurni,Jwala Ji, Kangra Devi, Chamunda Devi, Baglamukhi, Kunal Pathri & Vaishno Devi
Nine or Nav Devi Darshan means having darshan of 9 incarnations of Goddess Durga located at different places in North India. The worship of the goddess Durga removes all sins and faults of the devotee. Out of the nine major abodes of the Goddess Shakti or Durga, seven are in Himachal Pradesh and one each in J & K and Chandigarh.
Nine (9) Nau Devi Darshan Yatra Package with Dharamshala Sightseeing 6 Nights / 7 Days with accomodation & cab. Call 9816684040.
The temples visited during the yatra are Mansa Devi temple in Chandigarh, Naina Devi, Chintpurni Devi, Jwala Ji, Bagla mukhi, Brajeshwari Devi ( Kangra Devi), Chamunda Devi, Kunal Pathri and Vaishno Devi.
The beautifully crafted itinerary also includes Dharamshala and Mcleodganj Sightseeing. Accommodation along with private cabs, transport expenses, meals, toll taxes, parking are part of the package tour provided by us.
Itinerary for Nine (9) Devi Darshan
Day 1
Chandigarh Arrival & Mansa Devi Shaktipeeth Darshan
Night Stay : Chandigarh
On your arrival at Chandigarh our Devi Darshan Taxi Driver/ representative will receive you from Chandigarh Airport/ Railway station. We will drive towards hotel and check in to the pre-booked room. After freshen up we will visit the famous Shaktipeeth of Mansa Devi. . This temple is the holy abode of Mansa Goddess. Devotees horde this place to tie a thread around the tree as it is believed that wishes of people come true by doing it. After darshan of Mansa Devi Ji we will visit Rock Garden & Sukhna Lake. If you wish you can visit Market of Sector 22 and do shopping for yourself and your nears and dears. Night stay at hotel.
Day 2
Chandigarh – Naina Devi ( 104 Kms / 2 Hours)- Chintpurni Devi- (109 Kms / 3 Hours).
Night Stay : Chintpurni Devi
After breakfast check out from your hotel and drive for about 3 hours to reach Naina Devi located at a distance of about 104 kms from Chandigarh. The temple is actually located atop a hill, like any revered Devi shrine, and can be reached via a curvy road. A series of concrete stairs lead to the main shrine. A cable car facility is also available for better mobility of the pilgrims from the base point to the hill top. There is also a trekking route for the pilgrims to reach the summit of the hillock where the shrine of Naina Devi is located. The eyes of Devi Sati fall at this place. Later we will drive for about 3 hours to reach Chintpurni Shaktipeeth located at a distance of about 110 kms from Naina Devi Ji.
Chintpurni Shaktipeeth is also known as Mata Shri Chhinnamastika Devi. Visit Garbha Griha & have darshan of Mata Ji.According to legend the head of Devi Sati fell at this place and is thus considered one of the most important of the 51 Shakti Peeths. The Goddess is depicted in a pindi (phallic) form at the temple & is also known as Shri Chhinnamastika Devi who takes away all the worries of her devotees. The term 'Chhinnamastika' means 'without the head'. Night stay at hotel in Chintpurni.
Day 3
Chintpurni- Jwala Ji – Bagla Mukhi- Brajeshwari Devi (Kangra)- Chamunda Devi.
Night Stay : Chamunda Devi
Early morning we will drive for about one hour from Chintpurni to Jwala Ji Temple situated at a distance of 33 kms. Jwala Devi is the presiding deity present in the form of flames. Due to this fact, the goddess is also referred as the 'Flaming Goddess'. As per the legends Jwala Ji Devi temple is also one of the 51 Shaktipeeths where the mouth or tongue of Devi Sati fell here at the time of self-sacrifice. Ever since, the Goddess occupied the place and she manifested in nine flames that are named as Mahakali, Annapurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Vindhya Vasini, Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika and Anji Devi respectively.Seek the divine blessings from Jwala Mata Ji & spend some time visiting the nearby temples such as Gorakh Dibbi & Garbh Grih.It is said that centuries ago, a shephard saw the flames for the first time and Raja Bhumi Chandra, the ruler of the area had the original temple built. The Mughal Emperor Akbar installed a gold parasol and Maharaja Ranjit Singh had the dome gilded. Across the courtyard is Devi`s bed chamber and above the temple is the shrine of Baba Gorakhnath.
Later proceed for Brajeshwari Devi ( Kangra Devi) situated at a distance of about 34 Kms from Jwala Ji. The main deity of this temple is Bajreshwari Devi who is also known as Vajrayogini or Nagarkot Dhaam . She is also the incarnation of Parvati, the Goddess or Aadi Maya on the Earth. It is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of Devi Mata Ji.It is said to be built over the ashen and charred breasts of Goddess Sati. The sacred and holy shrine is known for its extreme wealth it has gathered overages. Later we will drive for about 26 kms to reach Chamunda Devi for night stay at hotel.
Day 4
Chamunda Devi- Kunal Pathri Devi - Dharamshala-Mcleodganj Sightseeing
Night Stay : Mcleodganj
In the morning visit Chamunda Devi Temple dedicated to the wrathful form of Goddess Durga or Chamunda who in Hindu Mythology is the symbol of female power. The idol of Goddess Chamunda in the temple is considered so sacred that it is completely hidden beneath a red cloth and is kept so always. According to the legend Chamunda emerged from an eyebrow of Goddess Durga with an aim to kill demons Chanda and Munda. Seek blessings from Goddess Chamunda & drive to Dharamshala. On reaching Dharamshala visit Kunal Pathri Mandir. This temple is where the forehead of Sati fell, hence it is also called Kapaaleshwari temple. There is a small rock (saucer or forehead shaped), on which there is always water, since time immemorial. It never dries, though it is used by the priest for goddess.When it is about to dry, there is rainfall and the rock fills up with water, through a small opening in the roof.
Later we will drive towards Mcleodganj and visit Dalai Lama temple, Dal Lake & Mcleodganj market.Night stay in hotel.
Day 5
Dharamsala – Katra (233 Kms / 6 Hours)
Night Stay : Katra
Post breakfast we will drive towards the holy town of Katra. The drive usually takes around 6 Hours from Dharamshala to Katra. On reaching Katra, check in to your pre booked hotel and relax. Get your Yatra Parchi and later proceed for the holy yatra of Mata Shri Vaishno Devi Ji nestling on top of the Trikuta Hills at a height of 1,700 mt. You will start your yatra from Katra, which lies 13 kms from the shrine and is the base for the pilgrimage. Pilgrims can hire a pony or a palanquin for the yatra and can also go on foot.
Katra to Vaishno Devi – 17 Kms
From Katra, you will climb one km to Banganga, where the goddess is believed to have stopped to drink water; then after a couple of kms you will reach Charan Paduka where the goddess stopped and looked behind while running away from the Bhairon Nath; 6 kms further is the cave shrine of Ardhkunwari, where it is believed she rested and meditated for nine months.
The last halt before the actual shrine is the Bhawan, where there are arrangements for wash- and- change, accommodation and for depositing luggage and valuables.
The vaishno devi cave is 30 metres long and just one-and-a half mt high. At the end of the cave are shrines dedicated to the three forms of the mother goddess – Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasarasvati. A rock just opposite these Pindees in the main Bhawan oozes out continuous natural water and is said to mark the presence of Lord Shiva in the temple.
Pilgrims have to enter in small groups through a narrow opening and walk through ice-cold waters to reach the shrines. According to legend, the mother goddess hid in the cave while escaping a demon (Bhairon Nath), whom she ultimately killed.
Day 6 : Vaishno Devi – Katra Journey
After darshans do visit Bhairon Nath mandir. It is said that your visit to the Vaishno Devi Darbar remains incomplete if you do not visit the shrine of Bhairon Nath while returning, which is 2.5 kms from Bhawan. On reaching Katra relax at the hotel.
Day 7 : Katra - Return Journey
From Katra railway station you can catch your return train next morning and start your return journey.
Note: All our tours are customizable meaning if you also want to spend more days in North India and wish to visit Amritsar, all you need to do is ask! The team at Tour Trip Mart.com would like to thank you for choosing to visit 9 Devi Temples with us.
In case you can free up some additional vacation days, consider extending your journey with a visit to one of our many other incredible destinations in Northern India. Don't want the experience to end? We can also arrange a stopover in Jammu on your way home, where we can give you a quick taste of another unforgettable vacations!
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Accommodation
Location | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | |
| Chandigarh | Jullundur | Emerald | Best Western Maryland | |
Chintpurni | Himalayan | President | President | |
Chamunda | Atithi | Surbhi Hill Resort | Vatika | |
| Mcleodganj | Sky Lark | Anand Palace | Aamod Shiva | |
Katra | Maha Luxmi | Ginger | Asia Vaishno Devi | |
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