Tara Devi Temple
Tara devi temple is situated on a high hill in shimla city. This temple is located near Shoghi bypass 20 kms from Ridge. This 250 year old temple is dedicated to Maa Tara Devi. The Ashtadhatu idol of Maa Tara Devi is installed in this temple. The festival is celebrated here on the Ashtmi of sharad Navratri. Bhandara is organized every Sunday in this temple. This temple is open from 7:00am to 6:30pm.
Tara Devi Temple FAQs?
Best Time to visit Tara Devi Temple?
The Best time to visit Tara Devi Mandir throughout the year.
How far is Tara Devi from Shoghi?
The journey by road from Shoghi to Tara Devi temple 6.6 km takes approximately 15 min.
How far is Tara Devi from Shimla?
The journey by road from Shimla to Tara Devi temple 20 km takes approximately half hours.
Distance from Chandigarh to Tara Devi Temple?
The distance, by road, from Chandigarh to Tara Devi temple is 104 km and roughly it takes 3 to 4 hours of journey time.
When is Tara Devi Temple open?
Tara Devi temple is Always open.
Weather Conditions:
The climate in Tara Devi temple is mainly cool during winters and warm during summer. Tempratures typically range from -4°C to 40° C over the course of the year. the average temperature during winter is between -1 and 10 and between 19 and 40 in summer.
How to Reach Tara Devi Temple?
Tara Devi Temple by Road:
Tara Devi Temple connected by road from Shoghi, Shimla and Chandigarh. it is 6.6 km far from Shoghi, 20 km far from Shimla and 104 Km from Chandigarh.
Tara Devi Temple by Air:
The nearest airport is Shimla Airport and it is situated at Jubbar hatti and about 25 km away. Shimla Airport is a small airport and 23 kilometres from the city. Regular flights to Delhi operate from the airport. The nearest major airport is Chandigarh Airport and about 115 km away.
Tara Devi Temple by Railway:
Shoghi railway station is the nearest narrow gauge railway station. The train is known as Kalka-Shimla railway. The scenic Kalka Shimla Railway, is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for the steepest rise in altitude in a distance of 96 km. On 8 July 2008, the Kalka–Shimla Railway was listed as the World Heritage Site. The major wide guage station is Kalka railway station and has daily departures to major cities of India.
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