Lakshana Devi Temple, Bharmour
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One day in Bharmour — the Chaurasi temples on foot
A one-day Bharmour plan on foot: the Chaurasi complex of 84 shrines, the Lakshana Devi Temple and the Narasimha tower temple. Free, copyable itinerary.
A single day in Bharmour, on foot: the Chaurasi complex and its main temple, the Lakshana Devi Temple and the Narasimha Temple.
It leaves out the road to Hadsar; the two-day plan adds it. See also things to do in Bharmour and when to visit Bharmour.
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Who this is for
Anyone with a day in Bharmour, or breaking the long road from Chamba.
Day by day
Day 1
The 84 shrines, slowly
Everything is within a couple of minutes on foot; the point is the carving.
- 09:00Mani Mahesh Temple, BrahmaurThe main temple at the centre of the Chaurasi complex, with a large Shiva linga; walk the courtyard first.
- 10:30Lakshana Devi Temple, BharmourThe oldest temple in the complex, with its carved wooden facade of Durga as Mahishasuramardini.
- ↓ a short walk12:00Nar Singh Temple, BharmaurThe carved stone tower of the Narasimha temple, beside the complex.
Getting there
Bharmour is 60 km from Chamba, roughly 128 minutes by car or bus. See how to reach Bharmour for the full table.
Where to stay
Stay in Bharmour. Every stop is on foot from the centre of the town.
Know before you go
- Go early, when the courtyard is quiet and the carving is in side light.
- Dress modestly and ask before photographing inside any shrine.
Places on this route
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Questions people ask
Can you see Bharmour in one day?
Yes. The Chaurasi complex, the Lakshana Devi Temple and the Narasimha Temple are within a couple of minutes of each other on foot, so a single morning covers them and the afternoon is free for the road towards Hadsar or a slow walk through the town.
Do you need a car in Bharmour?
Not for this plan. Everything is walkable from the centre of town. You will need a car or a bus to reach Bharmour itself, which is 60 km and about 128 minutes from Chamba, and a taxi if you add the road to Hadsar, which is 30 minutes away.
Why is the complex called Chaurasi?
Chaurasi is the Hindi word for eighty-four, and the complex has 84 shrines around its edge. It was built about the 7th century, when Bharmour was the Chamba state's capital under the name Brahmapura, and the main temple in its centre holds a large Shiva linga.