More About Gandak Chandi Shaktipeeth

Gandaki Shakti Peeth is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. As per the legend, King Daksha, father-in-law of Lord Shiva, organized a yajna, in which King Daksha did not invite Lord Shiva and his daughter Sati because he did not consider Lord Shiva as his equal. Mother Sati found it insulting and went to his father's place to question him about this affront. After reaching there, King Daksha said offensive words against Lord Shiva, which outraged her, and she jumped into the Havan Kund. When came to know, Lord Shankar reached there and took out the body of Mata Sati from Havan Kund and started doing Tandava, which caused upheaval in the entire universe. To save the whole world from this crisis, Lord Vishnu divided the body into 51 parts with his Sudarshan Chakra, the organs/ornaments where they fell became the Shakti Peethas.

The "Cheek" of Mata Sati fell in the Gandaki Shakti Peeth. Here Mata Sati is known as 'Gandaki Chandi' and Lord Shiva as 'Chakrapani.'

How to reach Gandak Chandi Shaktipeeth?

• By Air Fly to Pokhara International Airport, then take a helicopter or scenic mountain flight to Muktinath.
• By Road Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus or private vehicle, then take a jeep or bus to Jomsom, followed by a trek or horse/mule ride to Muktinath.
• By Bus Regular buses operate from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Jomsom (roads may be rough in monsoons).

Gandak Chandi Shaktipeeth Services

• Ticket Price (Darshan) Generally free or nominal entry charges (varies locally).
• Pooja Prices Prices depend on the type of rituals; basic offerings start from a modest amount.
• Online Booking Check local temple websites or authorized platforms for advance bookings (if available).

Gandak Chandi Shaktipeeth Aarti Timings

There are no specific Aarti Timings.

Tourist Places

Tourist Places Near Gandak Chandi Shaktipeeth

• Muktinath Temple
• Gandaki River
• Jomsom

Other Religious Places Near Gandak Chandi Shaktipeeth

• Pashupatinath Temple
• Manakamana Temple
• Bindhyabasini Temple

Local Food Speciality of Gandak Chandi Shaktipeeth 

• Dal Bhat
• Momos
• Supa
• Gunjo
• Churpi
• Apple Pie