Travelling to
Jaipur
Rajasthan
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Hilltop Shaktipeeth in Bilaspur district near the Punjab border, where Sati's eyes are said to have fallen; ropeway available.
Shri Naina Devi stands on a hilltop in Bilaspur district, overlooking the Gobind Sagar area near the Punjab border. Tradition says Sati's eyes fell here, and the temple is credited to Raja Bir Chand of Bilaspur in the 8th century. Pilgrims climb on foot or use the ropeway. Navratri fairs in March-April, July-August and October draw huge crowds.
Shaktipeeth of Goddess Chhinnamastika in Una district with a gold-plated shrine, reached on foot through a pilgrim bazaar.
early 13th century Shiva temple
Hanuman temple on Shimla's highest hill (about 2,455 m) with a 108-ft Hanuman statue, reached on foot or by ropeway.
1553 pagoda-roofed wooden temple to Hidimba Devi set in a deodar forest above Manali, built over a cave shrine.
Hilltop Shiva temple above Kullu whose lingam is said to be shattered by lightning and restored with butter; closed in winter.
Hanuman temple on Kasauli's highest point inside an Air Force Station; ID needed and phones/cameras not allowed.
17th-century temple of Lord Raghunath (Rama), Kullu's presiding deity and centre of the Kullu Dussehra.
1852 neo-Gothic Anglican church in deodar forest at Forsyth Ganj, burial place of Viceroy Lord Elgin.