🙏 Bharmour – Land of 84 Temples & Gateway to Manimahesh
Tucked away in the mountains of Chamba district, Bharmour is a place where time slows down and history breathes through stone walls. Known as the Land of 84 Temples, Bharmour is not just a pilgrimage site — it’s a soul-soothing escape surrounded by green hills, cold winds, and divine silence.
It also serves as the starting point of the sacred Manimahesh Yatra, making it a spiritual base for thousands of devotees and adventure seekers alike.
If you’re searching for a weekend filled with history, nature, and peaceful mountain energy — Bharmour is calling you.
🛣️ How to Reach Bharmour
From Delhi:
- Distance: ~600 KM
- Time: ~12–13 hours
- Route: Delhi → Pathankot → Chamba → Bharmour
From Chandigarh:
- Distance: ~400 KM
- Time: ~9 hours
- Route: Chandigarh → Kangra → Chamba → Bharmour
🚗 Tip: Roads after Chamba are narrow but scenic. Drive carefully or hire a cab with hill driving experience.
🗓️ 2-Day Bharmour Itinerary
🟢 Day 1 – Exploring Bharmour & the 84 Temples
⛩️ 84 Temples Complex:
- The heart of Bharmour. A group of 84 ancient temples built over 1000 years ago.
- Dedicated to Lord Shiva and other deities.
- The Shivlinga of Dharameshwar Mahadev is especially sacred.
💡 Walk barefoot, listen to the temple bells, and feel the silence in the air.
🧘 Afternoon:
- Enjoy lunch at a local dhaba.
- Visit the nearby Bharmani Mata Temple (4 KM trek or drive uphill).
- Located in a beautiful forest area.
- Offers panoramic views and strong spiritual energy.
🌌 Evening:
- Stroll through the peaceful town.
- Sip chai while watching the mountains turn golden at sunset.
💤 Night Stay:
- Choose a local guesthouse or HPTDC hotel.
- Nights are quiet, skies full of stars.
🟢 Day 2 – Optional Short Hikes or Temple Visits
- If you have energy, walk around the village and talk to locals.
- Learn about the Manimahesh Yatra route (starts here).
- Visit small hidden temples or simply relax with fresh air and birdsong.
🏨 Where to Stay in Bharmour
- Hotel Gaurav Bharmour – Decent rooms near temple complex
- HPTDC Bharmour Rest House – Clean, good views
- Homestays – Great for local food and interaction
Tip: Avoid visiting during Manimahesh Yatra (August–September) if you prefer less crowd.
🍲 What to Eat
- Local Rajma-Chawal, Kadhi, and Siddu
- Simple Himachali food at dhabas or homestays
- Hot parathas with ghee – best for cold weather mornings
📸 Don’t Miss
- Early morning aarti at the temple complex
- Sunset views from Bharmani Mata Temple
- Chat with the priests to learn local legends
- Photo of the entire temple site with the snowy Dhauladhar backdrop
🔱 Why Visit?
- Spiritual depth – One of the oldest temple towns in Himachal
- Mountain peace – Quiet, untouched, and raw beauty
- Cultural value – Home to Gaddi traditions and mountain lifestyle
- Manimahesh Base – Explore or plan your next spiritual trek
🌿 Final Words
Bharmour isn’t flashy. It’s not made for crowds or fast photos.
It’s a place for slow travel, where old stones whisper stories and the cold wind clears your mind.
If you’ve been looking for a short trip that leaves a long-lasting impact — Bharmour is that journey.
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