Kali Mata Temple Kotkhai

Kali Mata Temple Kotkhai is open 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM daily. Aarti and special pujas are held at fixed hours; check the aarti timings section above before your visit.

Free entry; donations welcome. Camera, video and drone charges (where applicable) are listed at the entry gate.

Reach the closest town by train (Kalka / Chandigarh / Pathankot) or fly to Kullu-Bhuntar, Kangra (Gaggal) or Shimla — then continue by taxi.

March–June and September–November for pleasant weather; festival days for the full experience. Sunrise darshan is beautiful year-round; monsoon (July–August) can bring landslides on hill routes, so plan around weather advisories.

You'll find hotels, homestays and dharamshalas in and around Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Weekend crowds are heavier during festivals, so book stays and cabs a few days in advance — we can arrange both.

Yes. We run daily one-way and round-trip taxis from Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala to Kali Mata Temple Kotkhai in sedan, SUV, luxury and tempo traveller. Call +91 70182 76599 or WhatsApp us for a fare quote.

Personal photography is usually permitted outside the sanctum. Drone filming needs prior permission from the temple trust and local authorities.