Shri Chamunda Devi Temple

Chamunda Devi Temple is a Hindu temple in the town of Chamba. It is also the only wooden temple with a gable roof in Chamba town. It was built in 1762 and dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, known as the "Goddess of War".

The Chamunda Devi temple dates back to 1762 and was built by Raja Umed Singh. The temple is based in wood and has a gabled roof, making it the only wooden temple around. It previously had a steep terrain to climb and reach for and had 378 stone paved steps to climb for. But with the recent development, a roadway had been made which means it can be easily accessible via road traveling of 3 kms. The Chamunda temple is surrounded with Pathair and Lahla forest of whose lush greenery makes it such a perfect venue for outings and traveling. The Chamunda temple adhering to its location at the top of the hills overlooks the town making it quite a mesmerizing view.

The Chamunda temple is in the devotion of the Goddess Kali who is also known by as the Goddess of War. The Chamunda temple is carved beautifully with great interiors plated with silver sheets and intricate carvings like wood carvings, toys, pottery and more. The temple also showcases the popular paintings of Kangra. The shrine of Goddess Chamunda is pretty simple and sober, something that makes it even more enchanting. The place is often flooded with people during the Navaratras and has an influx of people on other time of the year too.

Blessed to visit this religious temple. Nice scenery and can visit with the family. You will also get parking for easily if visited in regular days.

Temple has timing, which is not indicated on net or map. Please check opening times before going there.

The Shrine located on Hill top 360 degree view of Chamba Market. Enough Space to sit around and had meditation session in the morning.

It was perfect Visit no hustle in searching located temple is visible from far away.

It has old history the temple was destroyed once and rebuild again.

Must visit place whenever you are in Chamba

Small temple with a wonderful view. Very neat and clean-well maintained as well. As a tourist - The Laxmi Narayan temple is much more beautiful and vast as well as architecturally unique.

The place is so peaceful and has such a great view of the district chamba, it's just mesmerizing.

Best place in chamba town. Whenever you feel sad or low just visit this place and surround yourself with peace ️ and calmness away from all negativity.
This is one of the highest point where you get to all whole Chamba town.
It is one of my favourite place in Chamba town.

A beautiful temple to visit. Away from the hush of the city. One can view the landscape of whole chamba

Lovely wind was blowing during the evening aartii
All that hardwork and pain in legs while on stairs paid off at the endChamunda Devi Temple is nestled in a spectacular position on the spur of Shah Madar range of hills and opposite to the Chamba town. It is a major holy place for pilgrims that sits on the bank of river Baner and just 15 km away from Dharmshala. It was built by Raja Umed Singh in the year 1762. It's the only wooden temple with gabled roof in Chamba. Earlier, the temple was accessed through a stone paved steep path that take 378 steps, but now travelers can reach by road as it is easily accessible and only 3 km away. Once you are here, you'll find the thick forests of Pathiar and Lahla that make it a perfect tourist attraction in Himachal Pradesh. The temple overlooks an enchanting view of the beautiful township, down the hill. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, who is known as the Goddess of War.

The interior of the sanctum is embellished with carved silver sheets. The temple complex includes handicrafts centre that has various items like woodcarvings, wooden toys, honey, black pottery, Kangra tea and world popular Kangra Paintings. The architecture of the shrine is quite simple and sober but the religious influence is simply overwhelming. It has beautiful carvings rendering floral themes and different idol, overlooks enchanting views of the Chamba Valley and Himalayan range. During Navratras, people from all over the India visit in swarms and get the blessings of Chamunda Devi.

Loved it.if weather is good and winds are gushing.you would not be leaving the place which gives a nice view of whole Chamba

Beautiful place. Always breeze there. Dam view. Beautiful location. But narrow road reaching there

Not a major attraction for tourists. It's a small temple. However you can have a panoramic view of Chamba Valley and Town from there.

A must-visit place in Chamba. This centuries old (over 1000 years) temple is so beautiful that you would like to spend your entire evening in peace. The evening Aarti has been my most spiritual experience. You get an amazing view of the city of Chamba from the hilltop.

Totally a place where you can find a great piece of structural of wood craft. The whole temple is made of wood.

IT is fantastic place.you should visit here.the people behavior is very good.the river along the path is very beautiful and clean.

Beautiful temple on the mountain Madar range hills. Holy place and worship of Mata Kali. Must visit with your family and friends.