Overview
The 8-day Nau Devi Darshan tour package offers an opportunity to visit some of the most sacred and revered temples of the Hindu goddess Nau Devi. The tour starts with a visit to the famous Nau Devi Temple in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, where devotees gather in large numbers to offer prayers and seek blessings. The next stop is the Nau Devi Temple in Chintpurni, where a beautiful idol of the goddess is worshipped.
The tour also includes a visit to the Nau Devi Temple in Jawalamukhi, known for its natural flame that burns continuously from a rock fissure. The package also includes a visit to the Jwala Ji Temple, where one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of Hindu mythology is located.
The tour concludes with a visit to the Nau Devi Temple in Kangra, where the goddess is believed to have appeared in the form of a Pindi (a rounded stone). During this tour, you get to seek blessings at Mata Mansa Devi Temple, Chintpurni, Naina Devi Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, Mata Jwala ji Temple, Brijeshwari Temple, Sheetla Devi Temple, and Vaishno Devi Temple.
Itinerary
After reaching Delhi, start your drive to Chandigarh from where the 9 Nau Devi darshan tour starts. Visit Mata Mansa Devi Temple, dedicated to Maa Mansa, the shrine is highly revered by the devotees. People from far and near, visit the temple to seek the blessings of Maa Mansa. Leave for Chandigarh after Darshan. On reaching Chandigarh, check-in at the hotel. Go for sightseeing at the attractions of Chandigarh. Visit the famous Sukhana Lake, Rock Garden and Tower of Shadows. Enjoy a comfortable stay at the hotel.
On this day, begin your road trip to Naina Devi Temple in the morning. The beautiful shrine of the Goddess is perched atop a hill. Thus, in order to reach the temple, you can either start climbing the stairs or delight in a ropeway ride. Revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, the holy site is believed to be the place where the eyes of Sati fell down. After paying homage, head towards Sheetla Devi Temple. The holy abode of Goddess Sheetla, the shrine remains thronged with tourists throughout the year. Next on the line is Chintpurni Temple which is a highly revered shrine. Also known as Chinnmastika Shaktipeeth, the sanctum sanctorum enshrines Mata Chintpurni who takes away all the stress and worries of the devotees. Ask for a wish with a pure heart and it will be granted soon. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay. Stay overnight at the hotel.
This morning, leave for Dharamshala. On arrival, complete all the check-in formalities at the hotel. Seek blessings at Mata Jwala ji Temple, a revered temple dedicated to Goddess Jwalamukhi. The temple has nine permanent flames that have been named after goddesses- Mahakali, Unpurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Bindhya Basni, Maha Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika and Anji Devi.
Post Darshan, visit Maa Bhagula Mukhi Temple and take the blessings of Maa Bhagula who is known to be the source of every knowledge of the universe. Visit Kangra Devi Temple where Maa Kangra is worshipped in the form of a ‘pindi’.
You are free to spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Kangra.
Go for Darshan at Chamunda Devi Mandir in the morning. One of the seven mother goddesses, Chamunda Devi is also known as Chamundi. Devotees from all over visit the temple to seek the blessings of Maa Chamunda. Go for sightseeing around Dharamshala in the afternoon. Visit attractions like Dalai Lama Monastery and Bhagsu Nag temple.
Get back to the hotel by evening and stay overnight at the hotel.
Leave for Katra via Jammu this morning. On arriving in Katra, check-in at the hotel. Spend the day the way you like. You can go to explore the local market of Katra. Overnight stay at Katra.
Om 6-day, you go for Darshan at Mata Vaishno Devi. Early in the morning, start trekking to the Vaishno Devi Shrine. One of the holiest shrines in India, Vaishno Devi Temple is the abode of Maa Vaishno Devi, who is also known as Mata Rani. Maa Vaishno is considered a manifestation of Mother Goddess.
People from all over the world visit the temple to seek blessings of Maa Vaishno. People believe that no prayer goes unanswered from the temple of Maa Vaishno. Trek back to Katra after Darshan at the temple. On reaching, get back to the hotel and stay overnight.
Start driving to Amritsar and en-route visit Wagah border. A popular attraction of Amritsar, Wagah border is the border connecting India and Pakistan. The key highlight of the place is the evening ceremony that takes place every day. Later, go back to the hotel and stay overnight.
Enjoy your breakfast and checkout from the hotel. Begin the sightseeing tour of Amritsar with a visit to Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple. Later, visit Jallianwala Bagh, a place holding a lot of historical significance. It is the area which commemorates the massacre commissioned by General Dyer during the British Rule. Later, get dropped at the Airport or Railway station and carry on with your onward journey.