Machail Mata Templeमचैल माता मंदिर
A mountain shrine in the Paddar valley, open mainly for the yatra.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir
Pir Panjal and Chenab valley
Pir Panjal and Chenab valley
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes
Best time to visit25 July to 5 September
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height2900 m above sea level
Time needed2 days
Base and nearbyChasoti, Kishtwar
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 10 September to 20 July. The yatra runs from late July to early September, and the road and the shrine are largely shut to visitors the rest of the year.
About Machail Mata Temple
A mountain shrine of the Goddess Durga at Machail in the Paddar region, reached from Chasoti. The Machail yatra is held from late July to early September, and many thousands walk or ride to the shrine. A cloudburst at Chasoti in 2022 caused serious loss of life, so follow the instructions of the administration and avoid travelling in heavy rain.
What to see and do
- Mountain shrine of Machail Mata
- Annual yatra in July and August
- Paddar valley road
- Chasoti base
- Follow administration advisories
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
More places in Kishtwar
- Kishtwar High Altitude National ParkKishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir · Wildlife & Tiger ReservesA remote park of glaciers and peaks, for experienced trekkers.
- Paddar ValleyKishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir · Valleys & CanyonsA remote valley below the Kishtwar peaks and the Machail route.
- Warwan ValleyKishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir · Valleys & CanyonsA remote valley that links Kishtwar with the Kashmir valley.
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