Perched dramatically on a conical hill at 4,166 meters (13,668 ft) above sea level, overlooking the turquoise ribbon of the Spiti River, the Key Monastery (also spelled Ki, Kye, or Kee) is the largest and oldest monastery in Spiti Valley. A living center of Tibetan...
Tucked into the sacred Chaurasi Temple Complex of Bharmour, the Narsingh Temple is a striking shrine dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the half-man, half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Built around 950 CE by Queen Tribhuvana Rekha and Raja Yugakar Varman, this temple is...
Nestled beside the emerald meadows of Khajjiar Lake, the Khajji Nag Temple is one of the oldest and most revered shrines in Himachal Pradesh. Dating back to the 12th century, this temple is dedicated to Khajji Nag, the serpent deity, and is a spiritual and...
Tucked into the vibrant lanes of Jansali Bazaar, the Vajreshwari Temple is one of Chamba’s oldest and most revered shrines. Dedicated to Goddess Vajreshwari, a fierce manifestation of Parvati, this temple is a stunning example of Shikhara-style architecture, echoing...
Tucked away in the quiet hamlet of Rajpura, near Chamba, the Jamal Shah Peer Baba Dargah is a sacred site of interfaith harmony, healing, and Sufi devotion. Revered by people of all religions, this dargah is dedicated to Hazrat Syed Peer Jamal Shah (R.A.), a mystic...
Tucked deep within the Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary, at an altitude of 3,100 meters, the Kartik Swami Temple—also known locally as Kelang Wazir Temple—is a sacred Himalayan shrine dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, the warrior son of Lord Shiva. Revered by the Gaddi shepherds...
At the spiritual heart of Bharmour, the ancient capital of Chamba, lies the Chaurasi Temple Complex—a mesmerizing constellation of 84 shrines that echo with the chants of yogis, the clang of temple bells, and the timeless presence of Lord Shiva. Built over 1,300 years...
Cradled in the lap of the Pir Panjal range at a staggering altitude of 4,080 meters (13,390 feet), the Manimahesh Temple and Lake form one of Himachal Pradesh’s most sacred pilgrimage destinations. Revered as the abode of Lord Shiva, this glacial lake and its...
Perched atop the verdant Shah Madar Hill, overlooking the historic town of Chamba, the Sui Mata Temple is a moving tribute to Queen Sui, who sacrificed her life to end a devastating drought. This temple is not only a place of worship but also a memorial of maternal...