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Kali Bari Temple, Shimla

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#3 of 23 in Historic Sites in Shimla

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Enjoy a view of the Himalayas and a city panorama amid lush greenery at Kali Bari Temple, a famous hilltop pilgrimage site and one of the oldest temples in Shimla. Painted in intense red, orange, and white colors, the temple houses a blue wooden image of the goddess Kali, hugely symbolic for devotees seeking holy blessings. Built upon the foundations of an old temple dedicated to the goddess Shaymala and discovered by British engineers in the early 19th-century, Bengali pilgrims converted the site into a Kali temple in 1845. During festival times, you can see the temple bustling with thousands of devotees. Our Shimla online tour itinerary planner makes visiting Kali Bari Temple and other Shimla attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.

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By 548AndrewD

An interesting temple dedicated to the goddess Kali with British-inspired architecture. It is rather unusual and you can also spend some time observing the rituals of pilgrims pouring water while...

An interesting temple dedicated to the goddess Kali with British-inspired architecture. It is rather unusual and you can also spend some time observing the rituals of pilgrims pouring water while... more »
By chanvish005

It's located at high altitude. From no car zone you have to walk around half km and then steep up hill for 10 minutes. 1845 by a Bengali Brahmin Ram Charan Brahamchari in the vicinity of Rothney...

It's located at high altitude. From no car zone you have to walk around half km and then steep up hill for 10 minutes. 1845 by a Bengali Brahmin Ram Charan Brahamchari in the vicinity of Rothney... more »

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By Sayanti Pal

We received a great hospitality from the people here. Having reached post the usual lunch time been drenched in the tumultuous rain, the staff immediately arranged for our lunch and served us with hot meals. The rooms are good except for the stairs though. Hot water is available, though a common one. For reservation, one has to email. The temples and view are also great.

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By Rithesh jawahar dsouza

Well what can you say. Temples are the place where you can visit to find some peace. And to be honest the way this temple is situated in a high place with the views of the city and mountains will give you goosebumps. Please be aware that there are a lot of monkeys here please be careful with your belongings and children.

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