Sri Naina Devi Ji, Bilaspur

A good religious place with scenic view. Although approaching road is narrow but managed. The road has round curve at some point up to the hill so you need to drive carefully. Many devotees park there vehicles on the roadside due to which road jams are occurring. You can drive your vehicle up to the main temple, they will charge you 100 Rs. The way to the main temple has hundreds of steps, crowded and encroached by shop keepers (from parking to the entrance of the temple) but that shouldn't bother you if you are used to of such views. The view along the way is amazing though. If you have problem in walking, there is a facility of ropeway from the base of the hill which takes you very close to temple. A beautiful view of Govind Sagar Lake can be captured from hill top. Langar is available near to temple. Hotels are also available to stay there. Avoid on weekends/festival season if you can as it remains crowded on weekend and festival season. We went on Sunday and reached at 12 pm there when the gate was closed. It opened at 12:30 again..so we had to wait till the gate is open. Moreover due to huge rush they allowed you to just a few seconds glance at the main idol. It was an amazing experience, I suggest you should visit at least once with your family there.

The ropeway was not functional due to maintenance. And friends have told me the ropeway experience isn't the bestest. We actually loved driving all the way and then walking towards the temple. Was actually glad the ropeway was not functioning. The temple is one of the Shakti peeths and if you are visiting Punjab, Chandigarh you should definitely pay your obeisance to Mata Shri Naina Devi Temple. Parking is available at the shops where you purchase garlands etc. Fruits, Chat, Chana stalls are all available near the promises. So if you leave early, you can easily catch a quick breakfast after darshan.

The Temple of Shri Naina Devi Ji is situated on a hilltop, base of which also has samadhi of bhagat Jeona Morh who died in 12th century, in the Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is connected with National Highway No. 21. The temple at the top of the hill can be reached via road (that curves round the hill up to a certain point) and then by concrete steps (that finally reach the top). There is also a cable car facility that moves pilgrims from the base of the hill all the way to the top.

Jai mata di!! We reached to Anandpur sahib first by train. After that, we took a taxi, which are easily available there to Naina Devi. Taking a taxi has pros that you don’t have to walk. They charges ₹150/- per person for both sides. Buses are also available at the bus stand but they don’t go up to the hill. We visited here on Sunday, so a lot of crowd was obvious to see. We stand for almost 1 hr in queue. Enjoy the scenic beauty amid the way.

Shri Naina Devi Ji Temple is one of the most prominent places of worship in Himachal Pradesh and is dedicated to Goddess Sati. The temple is located in Distt Bilaspur and it is one of the 51 Shakti peethas. This temple was built by Raja Bir Chand in the eight century, when he found the beautiful image of Goddess Durga on top of the hill. Overall A good religious place with amazing view. If you have problem in walking, there is a facility of ropeway and a beautiful view of Goving Sagar Lake can be captured from hill top. Langar is available near temple and hostels are also available to stay there. Jai Mata Di🛕❤.