About Chintpurni
Chandigarh to Chintpurni distnce : 175 km
Estimated travel time : 4 hours
Chandigarh to Chintpurni is one of the popular tourist route not only for the local but also for the foreigner one. Chintpurni is a Hindu holy shrine dedicated to the goddess Chhinnamasta.
Chintpurni is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India. In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu cut off the corpse of Sati to calm the raged Lord Shiva. The body of Sati was cut into pieces and scattered throughout directions. Chintpurni is the location where her head was thrown. The shrine is located in the Una district in Himachal Pradesh and is surrounded by the Shivalik Hills. The temperature in the area isn't as high in summer, but the days are more pleasant than the nights. Chintpurni receives abundant rain during the monsoon season and experiences frigid winters. In some instances, the region can also experience snowfall in shallow temperatures. Chintpurni is a holy place situated in beautiful nature and is Chintpurni a popular holiday destination. Numerous devotees come to Chintpurni for divine blessings from Goddess Chhinnamasta and to spend their holidays in the same way. The places like Maharana Pratap Lake and Swan Valley are lovely tourist destinations.
Taxi from Chandigarh to Chintpurni is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chandigarh to Chintpurni by car is well connected through NH503 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chandigarh to Chintpurni distance is 175 Km and is 4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Kharar - Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Shiv Mandir, Sai Mandir, Temple Of Panchmukhi Hanuman
Kurali - Swami Ji Kutia Kailash Dham, Shiv Mandir, Church, Hanuman Mandir
Rupnagar - Sutlej RIver, Archaeological Museum, Indus Valley Civilization & Buddhist era ruins, Makbra
Kiratpur Sahib - Gurudwara Shri Pataal Puri Sahib, Kiratpur Sahib Bridge, Dhoona Baba Shri Chand Ji, Sutlej River
Anandpur sahib - Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Gurudwara Kila Anandgarh Sahib, Virasat-e-Khlasa, Gurudwara Sisganj Sahib
Nangal - Bhakra dam, Naina Devi temple
Una - Chintpurni Temple, Sheetla Devi Temple, Baba Rudranand Ashram, Pir Nigaha, Dera Baba Bharbhag Singh
Dhusara - Balak Nath Temple, Gurudwara Sahib, Masjid-e-Noor, Parks
Mubarikpur - Hanuman Mandir, Himachal Pradesh; Chintpurni Mata, Jai Baba Barthri Mandir, Shiv Shakti Mandir
Gugwar - Mata Chintpurni Ji, Baba Balak Nath Mandir Sawana, Radha Krishna Temple Chintpurni