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Located in the beautiful Karsog Valley, Chindi is a peaceful hill station and a wonderful escape into the Himalayan Mountains. The region has so much beauty and stands out for its architectural excellence, more so, its old temples. Get to know what’s to explore here.
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Chindi Mata Temple
It is a picturesque temple carved in wood and built in multiple stories with gabled roofs endowed with totems and symbols. There is a wood-carved deer head on the roof, wood-carved flying eagles occupy other roofs and statues of wooden Tiger guard the main gates. Scenes from the Hindu scriptures reflect on the walls of the sanctum sanctorum. There is an awe-inspiring circular step-well outside the temple. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Chandi–a fierce aspect of Devi Durga. Reach early to explore this temple.
Mamleshwar Temple
It is a very popular temple in Karsog Valley situated in Karsog town, therefore, it is not to be missed. Located about 40 minutes drive from Chindi, it is an old wood and stone temple with lovely carvings. It is believed that this shrine was made by the Pandava heroes during one of their exiles, and the huge temple drum was played by the second and most powerful of the Pandavas–Prince Bheema.
Kamakshi Temple
About 17 km from Chindi, is the shrine of Kamakshi Devi in Kau. The brass statue of Devi wearing ornate silver ornaments is a delight to behold. It has gabled roofs and detailed wood carvings, chimes and pendants.
Shikari Devi Temple
Shikari Devi Temple is located about 100 km from Chindi. Apparently, reaching this temple demands enough patience, but being here is an enriching experience. It is a temple with no roof surrounded by beautiful meadows.
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The weather in Chindi remains good in summer, but tends to get somewhat harsher in winter. Monsoon trips are to be totally avoided due to the possibility of landslides in Chindi and nearby areas. The best months to visit are between March and May as well as September to November.
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To reach Chindi, take an overnight HPTDC bus from Delhi to Shimla which would reach before dawn. Get down at Mandi House and wait for a bus heading for Karsog or Chindi to arrive. Check with the driver about the route before boarding the bus and get down directly at HPTDC Hotel Mamleshwar which is the best and probably the sole tourist accommodation in Chindi. It would takes about 5 hours or so to reach from Mandi House to Chindi.
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Hotel Mamleshwar is a beautiful bungalow located on a small hillock offering spacious and clean accommodation along with simple but delicious food. Be sure to book your room beforehand though. Chindi being a small hill station can be explored by foot. Travellers can also hire local cabs to reach sites situated on high altitudes.
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