Thaneek Pura
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Thaneek Pura or Thanik Pura is a hill station village (hamlet) in Chintpurni
in the Una district
of the state of Himachal Pradesh
in India
. It is situated near the Chintpurni Temple, which is a place of pilgrimage. Thaneek Pura, Chintpurni
is surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik (or Shivalik) range bordering the state of Punjab. Chintpurni
is a very sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Sikhs where the Chhinnmastika temple of the goddess Durga is situated. People from all over north India come to this temple.
Shrine. Apart from its scenic beauty, Thaneek Pura is famous for its temples like Guga Zahar Peer Temple, Radha-Krishna Temple, Mahiya Sidh Temple.
According to Manav Bhardwaj, here people can also see an ancient and unique deep well that digs down around 60 stairs and main well being further down. Thaneek Pura is also famous for a fair which is an annual event starting on the subsequent day of Krishna Janamashtmi and coincides with Guga Navami celebrations.
A grand Yajna and Bhandaara is also organized which is one of the largest of its kind. A very famous wrestling competition is also a part of this fair that is attended by all the famous wrestlers of Himachal, Punjab and other nearby states. This fair continues for three days.
Krishna Janamashtami and Shivaratri are also big religious events in Thaneek Pura.
For picnic freaks, who come to visit the Chintpurni
Temple, the Chaat Bazar of Thaneek Pura in Chintpurni is a big attraction. This place is also famous as Chaat Wala Mod and visitors can not only enjoy the famous spicy mix fruit chaat but along with this it is a very scenic place. The view from here is incredible with beautiful Swan Valley in sight and a huge spread of pine tree forest on Shivalik Hills. It's a favourite hang-out for people from nearby states and other tourists.
, Himachal Pradesh. Thaneek Pura is near Bharwain which is located on the Hoshiarpur-Dharmashala road. This road is part of the State Highway network and is normally kept in good shape throughout the year.
A very beautiful and small school is run by HP government.from there distance to jourbar is 10 km. another hilly station known for its changig climate.
Summer : Mid-April to end of June. It is hot in summer and light cottons are recommended.
Rainy season : July - September. Still quite warm and, of course, humid. Lots and lots of rain.
Autumn : October - November. Days are pleasantly warm, nights are cool. May need light woollens at night or early mornings.
Winter: December - January. It is quite pleasant during the day and you may get by with one layer of woollens. The winter nights are cold and an extra layer of woollens is required.
In general, temperatures in Thaneek Pura, Chintpurni are about 5-8 Celsius lower than in the Punjab and Haryana plains and in Delhi.
There are other hotels like Hotel Pankaj, Jalandhar Picnic Spot Hotel, Bombay Picnic Stop, etc., in and around Chintpurni.
Rout 1. Delhi - Chandigarh - Ropar - Nangal - Una - Mubarikpur -Thaneek Pura - Bharwain - Chintpurni
Rout 2. Delhi - Jalandhar - Hoshiarpur - Gagret -Mubarikpur - Bharwain - Chintpurni
Buses:
Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Himachal State Transport run buses on the Delhi-Chandigarh-Chintpurni route. Buses running on the Delhi-Chandigarh-Dharamshala and Delhi-Chandigarh-Palampur route stop at either Bharwain or Chintpurni. Frequent State Transport bus services are also available from most important cities of Punjab, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.
Train:
A number of trains run from Delhi to Una Himachal. Closest railway stations are at Una (55 km), Amb(20 km), and Hoshiarpur (42 km). Frequent bus and taxi services to Chintpurni are available from these places.
Jan Shatabadi: Delhi to Una Himachal. Leaves Delhi at 3pm and reaches Una at 11pm.
Himachal Express: Delhi to Una Himachal. Leaves Delhi at 11.20pm and reaches Una at 7am.
Shuttle: Ambala to Amb Via Nangal and Una.
Airport: Nearest airport is at Gaggal in Dharmshala, which is in Kangra district. Distance to Chintpurni is about 60 km. Indian Airlines flies to Dharmshala via Chandigarh. Kingfisher Airlines, Indigo, Go Air also provide flights to Dharmshala. Other airports are at Amritsar (160 km) and Chandigarh (200 km).
Some distances -
1. Delhi - Chandigarh - Ropar - Nangal - Una - Mubarikpur - Bharwain - Chintpurni : 420 km
2. Chandigarh - Ropar - Nangal - Una - Mubarikpur - Bharwain - Chintpurni : 200 km
3. Jalandhar - Hoshiarpur - Gagret - Bharwain - Chintpurni : 90 km
4. Hoshiarpur - Gagret - Bharwain - Chintpurni : 42 km
5. Kangra - Jwalaji - Bharwain: 70 km
6. Naina Devi - Nangal - Una - Mubarikpur - Bharwain: 115 km
7. Vaishno Devi - Jammu - Pathankot - Kangra - Bharwain : 250 km
Chintpurni
is located in Himachal Pradesh
state, surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik (or Shivalik) range bordering the state of punjab. Chintpurni is a very sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Sikhs where the Chhinnmastika temple of the goddess Durga is situated. People from all over North India
come to this temple.
Chintpurni
Chintpurni is a place of pilgrimage in India. Chintpurni is located in Una district Himachal Pradesh state, surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik range bordering the state of Punjab....
in the Una district
Una district
Una is one of the districts of Himachal Pradesh, India, and shares its border with the Hoshiarpur District of Punjab. The terrain is generally a plain with low hills...
of the state of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is spread over , and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is situated near the Chintpurni Temple, which is a place of pilgrimage. Thaneek Pura, Chintpurni
Chintpurni
Chintpurni is a place of pilgrimage in India. Chintpurni is located in Una district Himachal Pradesh state, surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik range bordering the state of Punjab....
is surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik (or Shivalik) range bordering the state of Punjab. Chintpurni
Chintpurni
Chintpurni is a place of pilgrimage in India. Chintpurni is located in Una district Himachal Pradesh state, surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik range bordering the state of Punjab....
is a very sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Sikhs where the Chhinnmastika temple of the goddess Durga is situated. People from all over north India come to this temple.
Description
Thaneek Pura is situated at a distance of about 3 km from the ChintpurniChintpurni
Chintpurni is a place of pilgrimage in India. Chintpurni is located in Una district Himachal Pradesh state, surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik range bordering the state of Punjab....
Shrine. Apart from its scenic beauty, Thaneek Pura is famous for its temples like Guga Zahar Peer Temple, Radha-Krishna Temple, Mahiya Sidh Temple.
According to Manav Bhardwaj, here people can also see an ancient and unique deep well that digs down around 60 stairs and main well being further down. Thaneek Pura is also famous for a fair which is an annual event starting on the subsequent day of Krishna Janamashtmi and coincides with Guga Navami celebrations.
A grand Yajna and Bhandaara is also organized which is one of the largest of its kind. A very famous wrestling competition is also a part of this fair that is attended by all the famous wrestlers of Himachal, Punjab and other nearby states. This fair continues for three days.
Krishna Janamashtami and Shivaratri are also big religious events in Thaneek Pura.
For picnic freaks, who come to visit the Chintpurni
Chintpurni
Chintpurni is a place of pilgrimage in India. Chintpurni is located in Una district Himachal Pradesh state, surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik range bordering the state of Punjab....
Temple, the Chaat Bazar of Thaneek Pura in Chintpurni is a big attraction. This place is also famous as Chaat Wala Mod and visitors can not only enjoy the famous spicy mix fruit chaat but along with this it is a very scenic place. The view from here is incredible with beautiful Swan Valley in sight and a huge spread of pine tree forest on Shivalik Hills. It's a favourite hang-out for people from nearby states and other tourists.
Location and Travel Information
Thaneek Pura, Chintpurni is situated at the altitude of around 900 metres and is part of Una districtUna district
Una is one of the districts of Himachal Pradesh, India, and shares its border with the Hoshiarpur District of Punjab. The terrain is generally a plain with low hills...
, Himachal Pradesh. Thaneek Pura is near Bharwain which is located on the Hoshiarpur-Dharmashala road. This road is part of the State Highway network and is normally kept in good shape throughout the year.
A very beautiful and small school is run by HP government.from there distance to jourbar is 10 km. another hilly station known for its changig climate.
Weather
Spring : About mid-February to mid-April. The winter starts losing its bite around mid-February.Summer : Mid-April to end of June. It is hot in summer and light cottons are recommended.
Rainy season : July - September. Still quite warm and, of course, humid. Lots and lots of rain.
Autumn : October - November. Days are pleasantly warm, nights are cool. May need light woollens at night or early mornings.
Winter: December - January. It is quite pleasant during the day and you may get by with one layer of woollens. The winter nights are cold and an extra layer of woollens is required.
In general, temperatures in Thaneek Pura, Chintpurni are about 5-8 Celsius lower than in the Punjab and Haryana plains and in Delhi.
Accommodation
There are a number of dharamshalas, guest houses and hotels of varying quality in and around Chintpurni. Himachal Tourism department runs a good hotel named Chintpurni Heights (earlier known as Yatri Niwas) at Bharwain which is only 1 km away from Thaneek Pura and 3 km from the Chintpurni temple. It has a magnificent view of the Swan valley to the south. At night to the west you can see the bright lights of the Temple and its bazaar. Looking towards the northeast are the shimmering waters of the Govind Sagar dam lake on the Beas river.There are other hotels like Hotel Pankaj, Jalandhar Picnic Spot Hotel, Bombay Picnic Stop, etc., in and around Chintpurni.
Getting There
There are a number of ways to get to Thaneek Pura, Chintpurni from Delhi.Rout 1. Delhi - Chandigarh - Ropar - Nangal - Una - Mubarikpur -Thaneek Pura - Bharwain - Chintpurni
Rout 2. Delhi - Jalandhar - Hoshiarpur - Gagret -Mubarikpur - Bharwain - Chintpurni
Buses:
Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Himachal State Transport run buses on the Delhi-Chandigarh-Chintpurni route. Buses running on the Delhi-Chandigarh-Dharamshala and Delhi-Chandigarh-Palampur route stop at either Bharwain or Chintpurni. Frequent State Transport bus services are also available from most important cities of Punjab, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.
Train:
A number of trains run from Delhi to Una Himachal. Closest railway stations are at Una (55 km), Amb(20 km), and Hoshiarpur (42 km). Frequent bus and taxi services to Chintpurni are available from these places.
Jan Shatabadi: Delhi to Una Himachal. Leaves Delhi at 3pm and reaches Una at 11pm.
Himachal Express: Delhi to Una Himachal. Leaves Delhi at 11.20pm and reaches Una at 7am.
Shuttle: Ambala to Amb Via Nangal and Una.
Airport: Nearest airport is at Gaggal in Dharmshala, which is in Kangra district. Distance to Chintpurni is about 60 km. Indian Airlines flies to Dharmshala via Chandigarh. Kingfisher Airlines, Indigo, Go Air also provide flights to Dharmshala. Other airports are at Amritsar (160 km) and Chandigarh (200 km).
Some distances -
1. Delhi - Chandigarh - Ropar - Nangal - Una - Mubarikpur - Bharwain - Chintpurni : 420 km
2. Chandigarh - Ropar - Nangal - Una - Mubarikpur - Bharwain - Chintpurni : 200 km
3. Jalandhar - Hoshiarpur - Gagret - Bharwain - Chintpurni : 90 km
4. Hoshiarpur - Gagret - Bharwain - Chintpurni : 42 km
5. Kangra - Jwalaji - Bharwain: 70 km
6. Naina Devi - Nangal - Una - Mubarikpur - Bharwain: 115 km
7. Vaishno Devi - Jammu - Pathankot - Kangra - Bharwain : 250 km
Nearby Places of Interest
Chintpurni TempleChintpurni
Chintpurni
Chintpurni is a place of pilgrimage in India. Chintpurni is located in Una district Himachal Pradesh state, surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik range bordering the state of Punjab....
is located in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is spread over , and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east...
state, surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik (or Shivalik) range bordering the state of punjab. Chintpurni is a very sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Sikhs where the Chhinnmastika temple of the goddess Durga is situated. People from all over North India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
come to this temple.