Chronicled in
the Durga Sapt-Shati, the story goes that on the orders of Shamb and
Ni-Shamb, two demons tried to harass the goddess Ambika. Earaged,
Ambika knitted her brows and from their folds a horrifying from of
Kali emerged. After a great battle, the goddess Kali slew the two
demons, Chand and Mund. Delighted by Kali's achievement, Ambika
declared that she would now be worshipped here as Chamunda a
combination of the demons names. 
Chamunda
Devi temple is at height of 1000m.
ACCESS:
The closest airport is at Gaggle, 28 km away. The nearest railhead on
the narrow guage line is at Noranda near Palampur, 30 km away. Taxis
and buses are available at both places. By road, Chamunda Devi is 16
km from Dharamsala and 55 km from Jwalamukhi.
CLIMATE:
In winter, the temperature can get quite cold when woollens are
required. It is hot in summer and cottons are recommended.
HOTEL
-YATRI NIWAS
Barely
300m from the temple of Chamunda Devi, Himachal Tourism runs a neat and
clean Yatri Niwas. This rests on the same spur as the shrine which is
clearly visible from it. The water of the Bander (Banganga) rivulet flow
just below the Yatri Niwas. On the facing hill, the Durga Temple is is
visible.
ADDRESS:
Yatri Niwas, Chamunda Devi (H.P.) Tel: (01892) 36065.
CLASS:
Budget.
Facilities
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The rooms are
airy, spacious, decently furnished and have attached baths with
running hot and cold water.
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TVs in every
rooms.
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Room Service.
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Parking within
premises.
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Restaurant-Indian
Cuisine.
