Tara Devi Temple – Visit to Experience the Magical Beauty of Nature and Serenity

Located at a distance of 11 kms away from the main town of Shimla,
Tara Devi Temple is the most popular tourist attraction of this picturesque hill town.
While travelling on the roadways Kalka Shimla National Highway, one can visit to this famous temple, situated on the top of the hill, with picturesque backdrop and tranquil atmosphere. It is real treat for visitors to this temple as they get to enjoy the breathtaking view of the nature and the lush green natural atmosphere, which is beyond ones imagination and beyond words to describe. 

Every day devotees from across the Shimla and India come to offer prayers at the temple and with the construction of road from Shoghi to the temple, it has become much easier and convenient to reach this holy temple in Shimla.  

Origin of the temple

It is believed that the temple has its origin some 250 years back and is it also said that Goddess Tara was brought all the way from West Bengal to Himachal Pradesh. It is believed in one incident, Maa Tara with hanumana appeared in front of Raja Bhupendra Sen who was out in the forest for hunting. Maa Tara kept her desire that she should be available for general public so that they can pray and since then, Raja offered land and a temple was built in name of Maa Tara. Inside the temple a wooden idol was installed. For this process, a grand procession was organized in which the idol was carried by an elephant named Shankar and even after centuries, the temple stands on the hill top with the picturesque backdrop of Himalayas and breathtaking natural splendor. 

Places to visit nearby Temple

For those who want to visit the temple, they also the opportunity to visit few interesting places around the temples. Few to name are the Chail which is at a distance of about 9 kms, Viceregal Lodge at a distance of 5.5 kms. Kotkhai Palace, Kufri and Reserve Forest Sanctuary. 

Entrance: Free

Timing for Visit: From 07:00 am to 06:30 am all days.

How to Reach Shimla

To reach Shimla is very easy and convenient as one can access this beautiful hill station by airways, roadways and railways. 

By Road one can reach taking the road to Delhi, Chandigarh, Kalka and other major towns. From Chandigarh, Pathankot, Ambala and Delhi there are regular bus services for Shimla. 

By Rail: Broad gauge rail connect to Kalka railway station which is well connected with all the major cities and states of India. 

By Air: Airways is the most convenient means of transportation and Jubbarhatti airport is the nearest one located at a distance of 22 kms from Shimla. From here one can hire local taxi or cab to reach this picturesque hill station and the holy temple of Maa tara.