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Shri Guna Devi Temple

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Adventure / Trekking | Pilgrimage
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : There is no entry fee to visit but trek may chargeable.
  • Distance from near by city 14.7 Kilometers from Dharamshala
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips Carry plenty of water to stay hydrated and Carry a camera to take some mindblowing shot here. Maintain serenity and silence into the temple.

This Shri Guna Devi Temple is a small Hindu temple which is named after the place where it is situated i.e. Guna. The proper location is actually 8 Km away from the place of McLeod Ganj. It is one of the religious and most holy places to visit in McLeod Ganj.

The temple is situated in the laps of Kangra Valley at an altitude of 2310 meters. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, one of the Hindu goddess.

Also, Guna Devi Temple is a holy and one of the significant pilgrimage platforms for only “Gaddi Shepherds”. The surrounding of the temple is beautiful and green with the tall oak and deodar trees. There is a small lake which is named as Laka lake. The temple has a place for visitors who want to stay overnight. One can get the blankets and another needful from the shops beside the temple.

Shri Guna Devi Temple Trek

The trek to Shri Guna Devi Temple is an easy trek. It is best for the beginners and also for the people who don’t know their stamina and want to test themselves as trekkers. So, this trek is basically for all but senior citizens, and children should avoid it. The temple is located at a height of 2310 meters. The place is very scenic and absolutely beautiful. The view of Dhauladhar ranges is awe-inspiring from this location.

In the trek route, there is steam called Bhated Nullah. It flows towards the village Balh. This stream is there on the route to make climbing and trekking more adventurous and enjoyable to the trekkers.

The trek takes about 8 hours to complete which takes 7 hours to complete. There are lots of places on the route where trekkers can click amazing pictures and create a lifelong experience.

If anybody wants nightlife experience or want to stay, where they will get shelter easily with the essential things. This place is really splendid and nobody should miss this place for sure indeed.

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Chamunda Nandikeshwar Temple
Dal Lake
Gyuto Karmapa Temple / Gyuto Monastery
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Kareri Lake
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Namgyalma Stupa
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