Himachal Pradesh · North India

Jwalamukhi & Chintpurni travel guide

Eternal flames and Shakti Peeths

Best time
Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov
How long
1–2 days
Stay a night
₹700–4,000
Food a day
₹250–900
Nearest railhead
60 km away
Nearest airport
45 km away

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About Jwalamukhi & Chintpurni

Two of the great Shakti Peeths of the Kangra hills — Jwalamukhi, where natural flames burn from the rock, and Chintpurni on a ridge in Una — with Kangra’s rock-cut Masroor temples nearby.

Things to do in Jwalamukhi & Chintpurni

  1. Jwalamukhi Temple

    2 h · Free

    Nine natural flames worshipped as the goddess.

  2. Chintpurni Temple

    2 h · Free

    Shakti Peeth of Chhinnamastika on a ridge.

  3. Baglamukhi Temple, Bankhandi

    45 min · Free

    Yellow-washed temple of the goddess Baglamukhi.

  4. Masroor Rock-cut Temples

    1 h · ₹25 entry

    8th-century monolithic temples carved from one rock, above a pool.

  5. Pong Dam Wetland

    2 h · Free

    Bar-headed geese and thousands of winter birds.

Where to stay in Jwalamukhi & Chintpurni

  • Jwalamukhi town

    ₹700–2,500

    Dharamshalas and hotels near the temple.

  • Chintpurni

    ₹800–2,500

    Hotels by the temple bazaar.

What to eat

  • Temple bhandara

    street food · veg

    Halwa-chana prasad at the shrines.

  • Kangri dham

    local dish · veg

    Madra and teliya maah at local eateries.

Good to know

  • Navratri (Mar–Apr and Sep–Oct) brings huge crowds — go early in the day.
  • The Vande Bharat to Amb Andaura is the easiest train from Delhi.

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