Distance from near by city 11 km from Shimla Bus stand.Trip duration (including travel in hours)2 - 3 hoursTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)1 package starts from ₹ 16250.00Travel Tips It is important to keep those in mind while visiting the Tara Devi Temple. That things made out of leather such as clutch, bags, shoes, wallets, etc, cannot be carried inside the temple. Tara Devi temple is located near the national highway-22 (Shoghi Bypass), at KachiGhati. The shrine is located in the middle of a thick oak forest and rhododendron. That gives a serene view of the lofty Himalayan range that surmounts. This is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Shimla.
According to the myths, Goddess Tara came from West Bengal to Shimla. And hence, the temple is famous as Tara Devi. It is a famous tourist spot and popular for its cleanliness, atmosphere and fresh air. That will help you release the tensions of daily life.
Tara Devi Temple Scout Camp
The Bharat scout and guides at the Tara Devi temple, Shimla is an outstanding place. There a person can work on the character-building, self-dependence. They also train you and offer adventurous sports such as mountain climbing, hiking and the like.
History of the Tara Devi Temple, Shimla
There is a history of this Temple in time of 250 years ago. Then Goddess Tara, the God of Stars came all the way long from West Bengal to Himachal Pradesh. There is a belief that an elephant carried the Deity from West Bengal to Himachal Pradesh.
The Temple is located at a height of 1851 meters above the sea-level. The idol of Devi Tara is carved out of Ashtadhatu. That is an amalgamation of 8 metals by a Gusanwu artist. History says that Raja Balbir Sen build this temple and it is one of the holy places to visit in Shimla.
Every year an annual fair is held in the temple complex on the 8th day of Navratri. Thousands of devotees come to seek blessings from Devi Tara. And also the heirs of the Sen Dynasty still come to the temple and offer prayers and seek blessings. SHIMLA TOUR PACKAGES must include it.
