Nav Shakti Peeth with Jagannath Puri & Ganga Sagar
An unforgettable journey awaits
Embark on Citibond Tours' 19-day Nav Shakti Peeth Yatra, an extraordinary spiritual journey across northern and eastern India that weaves together the most revered Shakti Peeths with the holy Dham of Jagannath Puri and the sacred confluence at Ganga Sagar. Beginning with the evening Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri in Haridwar, the yatra carries pilgrims through the Devi shrines of Mansa Devi, Shakumbari Devi, Chandi Devi, Naina Devi, Jwalamukhi, Chintapurni, Brajeshwari and Chamunda Devi, before ascending to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra and the sacred cave of Shiv Khori. The journey then continues to Bengal for darshan at Kalighat and the holy bath at Ganga Sagar, culminating with the magnificent Jagannath Temple at Puri. Combining gentle hill drives, devotional ceremonies and uplifting cultural experiences, this is a moderate-paced pilgrimage suitable for devout travellers. Throughout the tour, accommodation in 4-star hotels (or best available alternatives), daily buffet breakfast and dinner, all internal flights and private air-conditioned transfers ensure a comfortable, devotionally enriching experience.
Tour Highlights
- Visit Har ki Pauri in Haridwar
- Visit Mansa Devi Temple
- Visit Temples in Rishikesh
- Visit Shakumbari Devi Temple
- Visit Naina Devi, Jwalamukhi, Chintapurni, Brajeshwari and Chamunda Devi Temples
- Visit Vaishno Devi Temple and Shiv Khori
- Visit Ganga Sagar, Kali Mata Temple and Jagannath Puri Temple
Sacred sites you'll visit
Har ki Pauri
314mHaridwar, Uttarakhand
Sacred ghat on the Ganges known as the 'Door to Vishnu' where the evening Ganga Aarti is performed.
Ganga Mandir
314mHaridwar, Uttarakhand
Famous temple of the sacred River Ganga in Haridwar.
Mansa Devi Temple (Haridwar)
460mHaridwar, Uttarakhand
Hilltop Shakti Peeth dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi, believed to fulfil the wishes of devotees.
Geeta Bhawan
372mRishikesh, Uttarakhand
Religious complex on the banks of the Ganga known for spiritual discourses and prayer halls.
Lakshman Jhula
372mRishikesh, Uttarakhand
Iconic suspension bridge over the Ganga associated with Lord Lakshman.
Ram Jhula
372mRishikesh, Uttarakhand
Suspension bridge connecting Sivananda Ashram and Swargashram, used by pilgrims.
Shakumbari Devi Temple
250mSaharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga in the form of Shakumbari Devi, who slew the demon king Mahishasur. The Shakumbari Mela is held during Navratri.
Mansa Devi Temple (Chandigarh)
360mPanchkula, Haryana
Holy Siddh Peeth dedicated to Mata Mansa Devi, where the head of Devi Sati is said to have fallen.
Chandi Devi Temple (Chandi Mandir)
360mPanchkula, Haryana
Siddh Peeth dedicated to Chandi, the goddess of power, after whom the city of Chandigarh is named.
Naina Devi Temple
1,177mBilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
Shakti Peeth where the eyes of Sati are believed to have fallen, hence the name Naina Devi.
Jwalamukhi Temple
610mJwalamukhi, Himachal Pradesh
One of the 51 Shaktipeeths, dedicated to the Goddess of the flaming mouth, where the Devi appears in nine eternal flames.
Chintapurni Temple
940mUna, Himachal Pradesh
Sacred Shakti Peeth of Chhinnamastika Devi (the headless goddess), where parts of the holy feet of Sati are said to have fallen.
Brajeshwari Devi Temple
733mKangra, Himachal Pradesh
Shakti Peeth in the old Kangra Township said to have been built over the charred breasts of Sati.
Chamunda Devi Temple
1,000mKangra, Himachal Pradesh
Powerful Shakti Peeth dedicated to Goddess Chamunda, a fierce form of Durga.
Vaishno Devi Temple
1,560mKatra, Jammu and Kashmir
Holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, one of the most revered Shakti Peethas, reached by trek or helicopter.
Shiv Khori
1,100mReasi, Jammu and Kashmir
Sacred cave shrine of Lord Shiva housing a naturally formed Shivalinga.
Raghunath Temple
327mJammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Famous temple complex dedicated to Lord Rama (optional visit).
Ganga Sagar
5mSagar Island, West Bengal
Sacred confluence where the Ganga meets the Bay of Bengal, a celebrated pilgrimage site for ritual bathing.
Kali Mata Temple (Kalighat)
9mKolkata, West Bengal
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Goddess Kali in her fierce form.
Jagannath Temple
5mPuri, Odisha
One of the Char Dhams of India, dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Krishna), crowned by the Srichakra of Vishnu.
Trekking (Pad Yatra)
Alternatives: Helicopter (cost not included), Pony (cost not included), Doli (cost not included), Porter (cost not included)
Accommodation notes
- Day 7 (Jwalamukhi): Accommodation is 4* hotel where available, else best available option such as a Guest House will be provided.
- Day 8 (Kangra): Accommodation is 4* hotel where available, else best available option such as a Guest House will be provided.
Important information
- •Flight options from Birmingham and Manchester are available at supplement cost.
- •4* hotel wherever available, else best available option (Guest House etc.) will be provided.
- •Triple Sharing will have mattresses for third person.
- •Vaishno Devi Darshan can be completed by trek or by Helicopter (cost not included).
- •Pony / Doli / Porter charges during trekking are not included.
- •Services of a Tour Manager are NOT included in this package.
- •Pricing varies by group size: from £3775 (min 2 adults), £3595 (min 4), £3450 (min 6), £3275 (min 8).
Single room supplement: £825 per adult.
Your itinerary
London to Delhi
Take flight from London Heathrow to Delhi.
Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International airport in the morning. Upon arrival, clear Immigration, collect your luggage and follow sign for exit. Pickup and private transfer you to hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Delhi – Haridwar
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Hari-dwar 'Door to Vishnu'. Visit the Har ki Paudi, Ganga Mandir. Attend one of the most beautiful religious ceremonies, an evening aarti at the Har Ki Paudi.
Mansa Devi, Haridwar - Rishikesh - Haridwar
After breakfast, Visit Mansa Devi Temple. Later proceed to Rishikesh. Visit religious sites of Geeta Bhawan, Lakshman Jhula & Ram Jhula. Later proceed to Haridwar. Arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight Stay.
Haridwar – Chandigarh Via Saharanpur (210 Kms 4 hour appx.)
Today we drive early morning to Chandigarh via Saharanpur which is only 80 Kms away from Haridwar on the way from Haridwar to Chandigarh. Shakumbari Devi Temple is situated 40 km north of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The presiding deity is Goddess Durga in the form of Shakumbari Devi, who killed Mahishasur Maha Daitya - the demon king. A major draw is Shakumbari Mela, which is held here during Navratri. Later drive to Chandigarh, overnight stay.
Chandigarh Visit Mansa & Chandi Devi Temple
Leave early morning for Mansa and Chandi Devi Temple. Chandigarh Mansa Devi temple is a very famous shrine located at Panchkula, which is about 8 kms away from the city. This holy Siddh Peeth is dedicated to Mata Mansa Devi. According to Hindu mythology, the head of Devi Sati had fallen over here. Mansa Devi Temple near Chandigarh basically houses two temples. Chandi mandir is a very famous temple located at a distance of about 15 kms from the city of gardens. It is situated about 10 kms away from the Mansa Devi Shrine. Chandi Mandir is dedicated to Chandi, the goddess of power. Chandi Devi temple near Chandigarh, India is basically a Siddh Peeth, a place where wishes are believed to come true. The city of Chandigarh was named after this temple. Overnight in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh – Naina Devi and Jwalamukhi (285 K.M. / 7 hour appx.)
Today we drive early in the morning to Naina Devi Temple in Bilaspur. The distance of the shrine from Chandigarh is approx. 100 kms. It is believed that Sati's eyes fell at the place where this temple is situated. Therefore, this temple is called Naina Devi. The word Naina is synonymous with Sati's eyes. Later, visit Jwalamukhi Temple, one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of India. The temple of Jwalamukhi is in Jwalamukhi town which is about 70 kilometers from Dharamsala. Jwalamukhi is a famous temple of Goddess, the deity of flaming mouth, believed to be the manifestation of the Goddess Sati. The Devi appears in the form of nine different flames. The principal one is believed to be Mahakali. The other eight flames at different places in the temple represent the following Goddesses: Annapurna, Chandi, Hing Laj, Vidhya Vasini, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Sarswati, Ambika and Anjana. Overnight in Jwalamukhi.
Jwalamukhi - Chintapurni - Brajeshwari Devi - Kangra
Today visit the Chintapurni Temple, the sacred place belonging to 'Chhinnmastika Devi', i.e. the goddess without head. It is also known as the Abode of Chhinnamastila. The most popular name is CHINTAPURANI; some parts of the holy feet of Sati are said to have fallen here, while Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra to cut the corpse into pieces. Leave Chintapurani in the morning for Brajeshwari Devi Temple. The Brajeshwari Devi temple, located in the old Kangra Township, is said to have been built over the charred breasts of Sati. Overnight in Kangra.
Kangra - Chamunda Devi – Dharamshala
After breakfast, proceed for Chamunda Devi Temple. Later proceed to Dharamshala. Overnight in Dharamshala.
Dharamshala – Katra (250 Km 8 hour appx.)
Today we leave in the morning to Katra for Vaishnodevi darshan. Overnight at Hotel.
Katra – Vaishno Devi Darshan – Katra
Today we leave early morning for Darshan of Mata Vaishnodevi. You may either trek or complete the darshan by Helicopter. Return to Katra. Overnight at the Hotel.
Katra – Jammu Via Shiv Khori (170 K.M. 4 hour appx.)
Leave Katra in the morning for Shiv Khori; return to Katra and drive to Jammu for overnight stay. Visit the Raghunath Temple (Optional) or relax at the Hotel.
Jammu – Kolkata (by Flight)
Today we leave Jammu to Kolkata by Flight. Arrival at Kolkata. Pickup and transfer to hotel. Overnight Stay.
Kolkata - Ganga Sagar - Kolkata (140 K.M. one way 4 hour appx.)
Ganga Sagar can be approached from Calcutta either by road and then by a vessel, or by chartered luxury vessels starting from Namkhana & Calcutta.
Kali Mata Temple & Kolkata Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit Kali Mata Temple. Later enjoy Kolkata guided sightseeing. Overnight stay.
Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar (by Flight)
After late breakfast, you will be transferred to airport for flight to Bhubaneshwar. Arrival at Bhubaneshwar. Pickup and transfer to hotel. Rest day free for leisure activities. Overnight at hotel.
Bhubaneshwar to Puri (55 K.M. / 1 hour appx.)
After breakfast, drive to the pious and pure city of Puri. On arrival, check in at hotel and then you will be taken for a trip to Jagannath Temple crowned by 'Srichakra' (an eight spoked wheel) of Vishnu, dedicated to Krishna. Later explore one of India's finest beaches i.e. Puri beach, or you can go back to the resort and enjoy the private Balighai Beach of the resort.
Puri to Bhubaneshwar – Mumbai (by Flight)
Early morning, check-out from hotel and proceed to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to Mumbai. Arrival, pickup and transfer to hotel. Rest day free for leisure / shopping activities. Overnight Stay.
Mumbai - London
Morning check-out from Hotel & drive towards Airport for Flight back to London.
What's included
Included
- International air ticket (London Heathrow to Delhi / Mumbai to London Heathrow)
- Domestic Economy class air ticket (Jammu to Kolkata, Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar and Bhubaneshwar to Mumbai) – 20kg Luggage + Hand Luggage
- Accommodation in 4* hotel in standard room on twin / double / triple sharing basis (4* hotel wherever available, else best available (Guest House etc.) option will be provided. Triple Sharing will have mattresses for third person)
- Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner at hotel
- Transfers as per Itinerary by private A/c Vehicle basis
Not Included
- Visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Lunches / Any meals not mentioned
- Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone bills, drinks, laundry etc.
- Pony / Doli / Porter during Trekking
- Any items not mentioned
- Any entrance fees / Monument charges
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, weather conditions etc.
- Services of tour manager
- Single Room supplement: £825
- Helicopter charges for Vaishno Devi Darshan (cost not included)
- Helicopter services
- Expenses due to factors beyond the operator's control (delays, roadblocks, weather, political disturbances)
Departure dates & prices
| Departure Date | Price (pp) | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2026 | £3,275 | Available |
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