Day trips in Chintpurni
- 01
Dera Baba Vadbhag Singh, Mairi
A Sikh shrine in Mairi village, Una district, known for its fair around Holi and the bathing tradition at the Charan Ganga stream.
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours outside the fair
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Outside the Holi fair dates, which are around Holi in March
- Tickets
- Free entry. During the fair, the administration restricts vehicles, loudspeakers, firearms and polythene, and bans unauthorised langars; follow police instructions.
- 02
Pong Dam Wetland
A large reservoir on the Beas and Ramsar wetland whose winter birds, including bar-headed geese, make it a quiet addition to a pilgrimage trip.
- Time needed
- Half to a full day
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- October to March, for migratory birds
- Tickets
- Access points, any entry fees and boating arrangements vary; hpkangra.nic.in mentions boating and water sports at Khatiyar. Check locally and with the forest or tourism office.
- 03
Takhni-Rehmapur Wildlife Sanctuary
A small Shivalik foothill sanctuary of about 382 hectares in Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, with sambar, hog deer, jungle cat and many birds. A quiet, low-facility outing from the Chintpurni side of the border.
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours on site, plus the drive
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Early morning from October to March; summer is hot and the undergrowth is dense
- Tickets
- Entry fees, timings, permits and any guided access are not published in sources that could be confirmed. Contact the Punjab wildlife department or the Hoshiarpur forest office before you go, and do not assume that a safari or guide is available.
- 04
Vajreshwari Devi Temple, Kangra
A Shakti Peeth in Kangra town, dedicated to the goddess Vajreshwari. The trust lists it about 50 km north of Chintpurni.
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours at the temple plus the drive
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning; October to March
- Tickets
- Free entry is typical; check current darshan arrangements, dress and photography rules locally. We could not verify specific timings.
Temples in Chintpurni
- 05
Dharmshala Mahantan and Sheetla Devi Temple
Two shrines about 5 km from Chintpurni: the gaddi of Baba Nakodar Das at Dharmshala Mahantan and the nearby Sheetla Devi temple, reached by a winding single-lane road.
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, October to March
- Tickets
- Free to visit. Dress modestly, remove footwear at the shrines, and check local timings with the temple office or your hotel before going.
Read the Dharmshala Mahantan and Sheetla Devi Temple guide →
- 06
Mata Chintpurni Temple
The hill-top shrine of Mata Chintpurni, the form of the goddess Chhinnamasta, counted among the Shakti Peeths. Darshan, aartis and fair-time crowds shape every visit.
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours on a quiet weekday; much longer during fairs
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Weekday mornings in February-March or October-November, outside the fair dates
- Tickets
- No entry ticket is published, but darshan needs a parchi from the temple's security staff, and a paid Sugam Darshan pass is available at Baba Mai Das Sadan. Dress modestly. Check the trust's website for current timings, aarti times and fair notices.
Experiences in Chintpurni
- 07
Baba Mai Das Sadan and Sugam Darshan
The trust's pass counter for Sugam Darshan, about 900 metres below the temple, with a waiting hall and golf carts for seniors, disabled and sick pilgrims.
- Time needed
- 20-40 minutes to get your pass and board a cart
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Early morning, before the queue builds
- Tickets
- Sugam Darshan is a paid scheme, started in August 2023, with a nominal-fee priority pass for senior citizens, disabled and sick visitors and a higher-fee pass for general visitors. Fees were reported at launch; check current amounts on the trust's website.
Places of worship in Chintpurni
- 08
The Four Mahadev Guardian Temples
Shiva temples on the four sides of Chintpurni's sacred area, which the trust says guard the goddess: Kaleshwar, Narahna, Muchhkund and Shiv Bari.
- Time needed
- Half a day for two or three; a full day for all four
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning, October to March
- Tickets
- Free to visit. Hours and access are local and not formally published; ask at the temple office or your hotel before you go.
Close enough to combine