The Temples in Himachal Pradesh are both, the holy places as well as the tourist places. There are more than 2000 Temples in Himachal Pradesh scattered across the length and breadth of the state. The visit to these temples is an enlightening experience spiritually and culturally. Besides being important and highly sacred places of worship, the Temples in Himachal Pradesh makes for an interesting study from the point of view of architecture, art, local beliefs, festival, myths and legends.

Naina Devi Temple:-
Naina Devi Temple is one of the fifty-one Shakti Peeths in India. Situated 60 km from Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, Naina Devi Temple is one of the highly venerated Shakti Temples in India. According to Hindu mythology, sati, consort of Lord Shiva, killed herself by jumping in the sacrificial fire when her father Daksha Prajapati insulted her husband. This enraged Shiva who started roaming the entire universe with the body of Sati in his arms.

Lord Vishnu dismembered the dead body of Sati to calm down the anger of Shiva. Various body parts of Sati fell at fifty-one different places in India that later became sacred as Shakti Peeths. It is believed that eyes of Sati fell here and later a Temple was built at this very place. The Naina Devi Temple is situated over a small yet picturesque hill.

Jawalaji Temple:-
Jawalaji Temple is also one of the fifty-one Shakti Peeths in India. It is situated in the town of Jwalamukhi in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Sati's tongue is believed to have fallen at the very place where Jawalaji Temple is now situated. The tongue of Sati is represented by Holy Flame or Jawala that is perpetually burning. The flames come out from nine different rocks in the temple. The temple is thus named as Jawalaji Temple. It is believed that even Emperor Akbar paid yearly visit at the Jawalaji Temple after he became impressed with the holy flames that kept burning even after he had put a massive chhatra or canopy over it to extinguish it.

Mata Chintpurni Temple:-
Mata Chintpurni Temple lies in the Una village of Una district in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Mata Chintpurni is supposed to take all your worries and troubles away with her. The Chintpurni Temple is dedicated to Mata Shri Chhinnamastika Devi and Mata Chintpurni Devi. The general belief of the devotees to the Chintpurni Temple is that if you ask for something from the goddess with a true and pure heart, your wish will be fulfilled. A major fair is held for ten days at the Chintpurni Temple between July and August. It is called the Sawan Ashtami Fair and begins on the first Sawan Navaratra.

Brijeshwari Temple:-
Brijeshwari Temple Known once for its legendary wealth of diamonds and pearls, this temple was subject to successive depredation by invaders from the North.

Mohammed of Ghazni is known to have departed with a king's ransom in gold, silver and jewels in 1009. Earthquake of 1905 destroyed it completely. Rebuilt in the present form in 1920, it continues to be a busy place of pilgrimage.

Chamunda Devi:-
Chamunda Devi is located at a spot where the famous battle described in the Devi Mahatmaya took place. It is heard that Kali killed the two generals of Shumbha and Nishumba. Their names were Chanda and Munda. As a result of this battle Kali received the name Chamunda. The temple was originally located in dangerous remote spot. It was relocated to its current location

THE ITINERARY:

Day 1: Board the Bus/Taxi from Delhi ISBT to Swarghat and over night stay at Hotel Hill Top.
Day 2: Start early morning for Naina Devi Darshan by Taxi. You can go to the temple either by Rope way or Taxi. Proceed to Jawala Ji after Devi Darshan.Over-night stay at Hotel Jawala Ji. At refreshing visit Musical fountain Garden at Jawala Ji.
Day 3:Start early morning walking for Jawala Ji Temple. After Darshan you can proceed for Chintpurni Temple which is not more than 30 Km from Jawalaji Temple. Pay your tribute to Maa Chintpurni. You can also visit Amusement park “Bombay Picnic Spot where you can enjoy swings, boating and have fun in the park. You can have meals also there and night stay at Hotel Chinpurni Heights.
Day 4: After having breakfast start for the Brijeshwari Temple, Kangra. After Darshan you can visit Kangra Fort and then proceed to Chamunda Devi temple. After Devi Darshan you can proceed to Dharamshala and on the way visit Chinmay Tapovan Ashram and night stay at Whispering Winds Resort/Hotel Kunal Dharamshala.
Day 5: Start early morning for local sight seeing in and around Dharamshala like Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsu Nag Temple, Bhagsu water fall, Dal Lake, Tea Gardens and Kunal Pathri temple. Same day board the bus from Dharamshala to Delhi at 8:00 P.M.