13 Religious Trips You Can Do by Cab From Chandigarh

Quick Summary

For those living in Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, or Rajpura and plan to visit temples or gurdwaras without having to travel via trains or buses, the ideal way is to avail of a taxi service in Chandigarh. While a few destinations may be at a distance of merely 20 minutes from your residence, there are other destinations which may take you a whole day’s time to reach. But for the majority of destinations, a road journey from Chandigarh will suffice.

Here is what this guide covers:

• 13 religious destinations that you can visit via taxis from Chandigarh ranging from a brief trip of 20 minutes to a full day’s journey
• Actual distance and time taken along with an estimate of the one-way taxi cost of each destination
• Which are the trips that should be undertaken in a single day and which require an overnight stay
• Best time of year for undertaking each trip
• Readymade fare chart without having to check each individual route separately

It doesn’t matter whether you are going for Same Day Darshan from Chandigarh, visiting Golden Temple with your family, or going for Devi Darshan Circuit; this list will provide you with the true figures, not only the names of places.

Why People From Chandigarh Prefer a Cab for These Trips

These places of worship are not easily accessible via convenient railway connectivity. Buses are limited to set timings, discomfort of traveling together, and inflexibility if the traveler wants to take a halt midway owing to old age of any family member. In a private taxi, one can travel at will, can make halts whenever he likes and be dropped at the very doorsteps of the temple or gurudwara rather than waiting at a distant bus stand.

This is especially true for two types of travelers. The families visiting with their aged parents require a comfortable pace of traveling, and a taxi to Amritsar or any hill temple makes it easier for the aged members of the family. Any person visiting Golden Temple in one day from Chandigarh by a car would require a convenient vehicle.

Distance, Time and Fare at a Glance

The above prices are estimated and may change according to seasons and depending on the type of vehicle and toll charges. SUV and Innova prices are normally between 30% and 50% more expensive than the above prices, see our full lineup of cars available for outstation trips. You can also check exact figures for your own route using our taxi fare cost calculator or distance calculator.

Religious Place	Distance from Chandigarh	Travel Time	Approx One Way Fare (Sedan)
Golden Temple, Amritsar	230 km	4 to 4.5 hours	Rs. 3,500 to Rs. 4,200
Durgiana Temple, Amritsar	230 km (same trip)	4 to 4.5 hours	Combined with Golden Temple visit
Wagah Border, Amritsar	260 km	4.5 to 5 hours	Add-on stop, same trip as Amritsar
Anandpur Sahib	85 km	2 hours	Rs. 1,800 to Rs. 2,200
Fatehgarh Sahib	45 km	1 hour	Rs. 700 to Rs. 1,000
Naina Devi Temple	110 km	2.5 to 3 hours	Rs. 1,900 to Rs. 2,600
Chintpurni Temple	210 km	5 hours	Rs. 3,800 to Rs. 4,300
Mata Mansa Devi Temple, Panchkula	12 km	20 to 30 minutes	Rs. 500 to Rs. 800
Chandi Mandir, Panchkula	15 km	30 minutes	Rs. 500 to Rs. 800
Nada Sahib Gurdwara, Panchkula	10 km	20 to 25 minutes	Rs. 400 to Rs. 700
Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo	230 km	4.5 to 5 hours	Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 4,500
Sri Muktsar Sahib	250 km	4.5 to 5 hours	Rs. 4,300 to Rs. 4,800
Talwara	192 km	4 hours	Rs. 2,100 to Rs. 2,900

13 Religious Places You Can Visit From Chandigarh by Cab

1. Golden Temple, Amritsar

Golden Temple is also referred to as Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib in the Sikh society and is considered the holiest site for Sikhs, located in the city of Amritsar. As far as the history goes, the tank was built by Guru Ram Das in the 1570s, and the first copy of the scripture was laid down in the temple by Guru Arjan in 1604. What is more, the gurdwara has been destroyed and rebuilt numerous times due to the attacks by the Mughals and Afghans, yet eventually a temple, which was made of marble and copper with a gold-covered sanctuary, was constructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

• The temple is located in the middle of a sacred tank called Amrit Sarovar, which has a marble walkway
• Langar, the free community kitchen, provides food to over a lakh pilgrims everyday irrespective of their religion
• The Akal Takht, which is the supreme seat of religious power for Sikhs, stands just in front of the temple
• The temple has no walls from all the four sides, symbolizing that everyone is welcome here

If you’re flying in instead of driving the whole way, you can also combine this trip with our Amritsar airport taxi service.

Did You Know? Maharaja Ranjit Singh rebuilt the Golden Temple in marble and copper in 1809 and covered the sanctum with gold leaf in 1830, which is how it came to be called the “Golden Temple” in the first place. 

2. Durgiana Temple, Amritsar

Introduction Durgiana Temple is one of the renowned Hindu temples of Punjab and is usually combined with the visit of the Golden Temple because both of them belong to the same city of Amritsar. It is a temple that is devoted to Durga but at the same time, idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu can be found here. The current structure of the temple was built in 1921 by Guru Harsai Mal Kapoor replacing the previous building that was demolished.

• Built at the center of the sacred lake and can be reached through a bridge, in a way similar to the Golden Temple
• Called the “Silver Temple” owing to the beautiful silver doors in this temple
• Hosts some important festivals such as Dussehra, Janamashtami, and Diwali all through the year
• Only 1.5 kilometers from the Amritsar bus station

3. Wagah Border, Amritsar

One of the most fascinating rituals in the vicinity of the India-Pakistan border is the one known as the Attari-Wagah border ceremony. It takes place daily right before sunset, starting from 1959 to date. This ritual is carried out by the Border Security Force in India and the Rangers in Pakistan through walking in a stiff posture, lifting of the leg, lowering of the flag, and a handshake between the two groups. This ritual attracts many tourists not only from India but also foreigners.

• Ceremony starts just before the sunset and lasts about 30-45 minutes
• It involves loud chanting of the patriotic spirit and marching and lowering of both the flags simultaneously
• It must be followed by paying a visit to the Golden Temple in the morning as it is just 30 kilometers away from Amritsar
• Make sure you reach on time to get a good seating place

4. Anandpur Sahib

Anandpur Sahib is the “city of bliss” because it is considered to be one of the sacred cities of Sikhism. This city was established in 1665 by the ninth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Tegh Bahadur. Anandpur Sahib is famous because on Baisakhi day, on March 30, 1699, Guru Gobind Singh founded the Panth of the Khalsa. In addition to being the place for Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib (one of the five takhts of Sikhism), Anandpur Sahib is the place where Hola Mohalla is celebrated.

• Site where Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib is located that indicates the accurate site of the formation of Khalsa
• Site of Hola Mohalla festival that includes a wonderful parade of Nihang Sikhs taking place the day before Holi
• Location that has the Virasat-e-Khalsa, a beautiful architectural monument built by architect Moshe Safdie that tells the history of Sikhs
• Includes some major gurdwaras near each other, like Sisganj, Bhora Sahib and Damdama Sahib

5. Fatehgarh Sahib

This place named after Baba Fateh Singh, who was the youngest son of Guru Gobind Singh, is a very emotional place for Sikhs. It was on December 1705 that Baba Fateh Singh, at the age of seven, along with his elder brother Zorawar Singh at the age of nine, was killed by being buried alive by Wazir Khan, Mughal Governor, as they did not wish to convert to Muslims. This important gurdwara has been constructed over the Bhora Sahib that lies beneath the ground.

• Bhora Sahib, an underground shrine, is situated at the site where the two younger brothers were brick-battered alive.
• Jor Mela (Martyrdom Day) is held annually in the last week of December.
• The nearby Gurdwara Jyoti Sarup commemorates the burning of Mata Gujri along with the two brothers.
• This is one of the nearest tours from Chandigarh.

6. Naina Devi Temple

One such temple is the Naina Devi which is regarded as one of the holiest shrines of the Shakti Peethas. Naina Devi is situated on a hill in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. Legend has it that Naina Devi temple is one of the 51 places where the parts of Sati goddess fell from the heavens, and the eyes of Sati fell at this place.

• The temple operates from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM on normal days
• Darshan timings have been increased to 2:00 AM to midnight during Navratri in order to accommodate the devotees
• It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, which holds great importance in Shakta religion
• Visited by many devotees as it is situated near Anandpur Sahib

Since this route heads into the hills, it’s worth reading why a private taxi beats self-driving in Himachal before you plan the trip.

7. Chintpurni Temple

Chintpurni is situated in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh, and the height of this temple is approximately 1,000 meters above sea level. Chintpurni is the place among the five Shakti Peethas found in Himachal Pradesh. The deity of Chintpurni is worshipped here in the form of Chhinnamastika, who is known to be holding her severed head; this act has become an integral part of Shaktism, which refers to the sacrifice of Sati. This temple has been protected and preserved in its pure form by twelve generations of Pandit Mai Das’s descendants.

• This is one of the five important Shakti Peeths of Himachal Pradesh along with Jwalamukhi and Chamunda Devi.
• Navratras celebrations take place three times in a year; during Chaitra, Shravan, and Ashwin.
• The climate is much cooler than that of the Punjab plains.
• Can be reached for a one-day visit; generally, combined with Naina Devi visits for two days.

8. Mata Mansa Devi Temple, Panchkula

The Mata Mansa Devi temple, which is devoted to the God named Shakti, occupies an area of approximately 100 acres in the Shivalik region of Panchkula. The temple can be reached in 20 minutes’ time from Chandigarh by road transportation. The temple was constructed during the period of 1811 to 1815 by Maharaja Gopal Das Singh of Mani Majra.

• There are three temples in Complex altogether. The main temple is that of Mansa Devi, which is the oldest one built somewhere between 1811-1815
• Navratra mela is held twice a year in Chaitra and Ashwin for 9 days in number drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims
• It is situated just nearby Chandigarh 10 kilometers from the bus stand and is ideal for taking darshan tour
• It is also managed by the same temple committee as that of Chandi Mandir

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9. Chandi Mandir, Panchkula

Chandi Mandir is the temple of the Hindu Goddess Chandi, and it is situated on the Chandigarh-Kalka road at Chandimandir Cantt, which is the location of the Western Command of the Indian Army. The Chandigarh city gets its name from this temple. Apart from the idol of the goddess Chandi, some other idols in the temple include Radha Krishna, Hanuman, Shiva, and Ram.

• Chandigarh City named after, therefore making it a very important historical landmark
• Located in the Chandimandir Cantonment area, close to the temple of Mansa Devi, about 15 km from Chandigarh
• Managed by the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board, which also takes care of the neighboring Mansa Devi Temple
• Many pilgrims visit during the Durga Puja and Navratra festival season

10. Nada Sahib Gurdwara, Panchkula

This is one of the many religious places of the Sikhs that have been called ‘Gurdwara’, located near the Ghaggar-Hakra River in the Shivalik hills, near Panchkula. Nada Sahib is the place where Guru Gobind Singh visited during his travels from Paonta Sahib to Anandpur Sahib in 1688 after the Bhangani battle. The place remained unknown until a villager named Bhai Motha Singh came to know about this place and built a stage for the Guru.

• This is where Guru Gobind Singh lies in eternal rest after the Battle of Bhangani in 1686.
• There is a huge flagpole here, which stands up to 105 feet tall.
• This temple also contains a mini-museum that maintains the historical heritage of the Sikhs.
• This is one of the closest gurdwaras from Chandigarh, located around 20-25 minutes from Chandigarh.

11. Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo

The Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is located in the vicinity of Talwandi Sabo, close to Bathinda, and it is one of the five Takhts, where the latter term means the highest seat of temporal power in Sikhism. Guru Gobind Singh stayed at this location in 1705 after a series of battles, and it was there, at this “place of rest” (as it means according to the term Damdama), that the final version of the Guru Granth Sahib was dictated by the Guru to Bhai Mani Singh. The place is also known as “Guru ki Kashi,” because of the great number of scholarly studies conducted there under the direction of the Guru.

• One of only five Takhts in Sikhism, and was established as such in 1966 as the fifth
• Site at which Guru Gobind Singh composed the full Guru Granth Sahib, through dictation to Bhai Mani Singh
• It is also referred to as “Guru Ki Kashi”, in recognition of its significance in the study of Sikhism
• Most appropriate for those taking the Punjab circuit, due to the considerable distance from Chandigarh

12. Sri Muktsar Sahib

The current day place which is known as Sri Muktsar Sahib, which used to be known as Khidrana, was the place where the final battle was fought by Guru Gobind Singh against the Mughals in the year 1705. The 40 Sikhs who had abandoned the guru when he was living at Anandpur came to this place to fight for him to the very end because they were inspired by a brave woman warrior named Mai Bhago.

• Location of the last battle fought between Guru Gobind Singh and Mughal army
• This place is dedicated to Chali Mukte (40 Immortals) and courageous Mai Bhago who rallied them to fight again
• There are many old temples located here like Tuti Gandi Sahib, Tibbi Sahib and Shaheed Ganj Sahib
• Magh Mela celebration takes place every year in mid January

13. Talwara

It is a peaceful town in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab which lies close to the border of the state of Himachal Pradesh and is close to the Pong Dam. It is not a pilgrimage destination but because of its location, it is well-suited to become a base camp for pilgrims since the Chintpurni temple lies only 22 kilometers away from here.

• Located on the banks of the Pong Left Main Canal, close to the Pong Dam Lake
• Located about 22 kilometers from the Chintpurni Temple, thus making it a perfect stopover on the way
• A quieter place to make a stop than other temple cities in the region
• Perfect place for people who like to make stops in different places during their tour of Himachal

How to Choose Between These Trips

With limited time available, it would be wise to visit places that can be reached within one and a half hours; Mansa Devi, Chandi Mandir, Nada Sahib or Fatehgarh Sahib are a good choice. For more short-trip ideas close to home, see our list of 9 best weekend getaways from Chandigarh.

With enough time at hand, it will be better to cover either Anandpur Sahib or visit Amritsar from Chandigarh including stops at Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple and Wagah Border. On the other hand, if you plan on going for a long religious journey, the places of worship like Naina Devi and Chintpurni, or Damdama Sahib and Muktsar Sahib should be visited in a span of two days. If you’re planning an even longer pilgrimage circuit beyond Punjab, our Char Dham Yatra 2026 guide covers cost and travel planning in detail.

Booking the Right Cab for a Religious Trip

Some things are more important to consider on these tours than on an ordinary city trip. Check if the cost includes the cost of tolls and parking because there are many toll plazas on the route of the hills to Naina Devi and Chintpurni. Make sure that the driver does not mind waking up early as most families like to leave for Amritsar or hill destinations before sunrise. If you are traveling with your old parents, choose a driver who can cope with a long journey through the hills. For a fuller checklist, read 7 things to check before booking an outstation taxi.

Final Word

The Punjab region and the hills of Himachal Pradesh house some of the most sacred shrines in northern India, and all of these places are accessible from Chandigarh in one to two days. It is not a problem of distance here, but of planning, especially if you are traveling with your family members or parents.

These routes have been provided by the Virk Tour Travels company since 2003, ranging from the short journey of twenty minutes to Mansa Devi to the longer circuit of Devi Darshan and Damdama Sahib circuit, involving trained drivers with knowledge of temple timings, toll and resting points. In case of your need to plan any of these routes, ranging from one-way cab from Chandigarh to Anandpur Sahib price inquiry to a full package including Golden Temple and Wagah Border day trip, Virk Tour Travels can help you get the best rates and trained drivers with the most experience on that particular route.

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