Jwalamukhi is 30 km from Kangra and 56 km from Dharamsala. The picturesque temple here is built against a wooded spur, in the Indo-Sikh style, and has a dome that was glided by Mughal emperor Akbar. An eternally burning flame that issues from a hollow rock in the sanctum is considered the manifestation of the goddess Devi. One can enjoy colourful fairs are held during the Navaratra celebrations every during March-April and September-October.
Tourist Information is available at :
- Director, Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla-171001.
Tel : (0177)-203346, 3517.
Fax : 203346, 4973.
- Managing Director, H.P Tourism Development Corporation (Marketing Office), Ritz Annexe, Shimla-171001.
Tel : (0177)-203294.
Fax : 203434.
- Tourist Information Centres
Shimla : (0177)-4589,
Manali : (01901)-2175,
Dharamsala : (01892)-23107
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