Kali Bari Temple
Kali Bari Temple
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chanvish005
Mumbai, India67 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
It's located at high altitude. From no car zone you have to walk around half km and then steep up hill for 10 minutes. 1845 by a Bengali Brahmin Ram Charan Brahamchari in the vicinity of Rothney Castle on Jakhoo Hill. That's why it resembles the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata.[2] It is one of the ancient temples of the city and features a unique Hindu-style architecture along with blue coloured wooden idol of goddess Kali. Later, the British shifted the location of the temple to Bantony Hill
Written 2 October 2022
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mdnmanhas
Shimla, India26 contributions
Nov 2019
Kalibari Temple is dedicated to the Godess Kali Mata. It is near to the Scandal point. The large number of people pay tributes here. It is located at very ideal place and it is good place to see. The Mall Road and The Ridge are adjacent to the Kailibari temple.
Written 8 January 2020
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SubhroShankha
Calcutta, West Bengal, India5 contributions
Aug 2011 • Couples
A home away from home for ll Bengalis. Kali Mandir and a warm ambiance of helpful bengalis - one would find himself at home. You can stay here also at a very economic rate. Lodging and fooding are both available
Written 5 July 2012
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abiswas999
Kolkata (Calcutta), India28 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
I stayed at SImla Kalibari with my family from 05.03.2017 to 07.03.2017.We had been provided the room no 46 in The Vivekananda Hall.The room was airy,well lit,quiet specious with western styled attached bathroom and glass windows.The views from the big windows were simply breathtaking.Food was the cheapest available in Simla.Quality of food supplied in the dining was too good.The linens supplied were clean and adequate.
Only drawback is no hot water supply or room heater is provided.It was really tough to bathe or use the toilet in that chilling cold for us!!
From Mall it is merely 10 min walk.But from railway station it is a steep climb..so plz don't forget to hire a porter to carry your luggages. That would cost Rs 100 max. You can easily walk to reach kalibari from railway station instead of taking a cab which would cost minimum Rs 250.Moreover cab movement is restricted only up to Hotel Classic. After that you have to walk the remaining steep climb of 200 mts approx. Beware of the notorious monkeys of Simla..only if you would carry any food items openly in your hands!!!
Only drawback is no hot water supply or room heater is provided.It was really tough to bathe or use the toilet in that chilling cold for us!!
From Mall it is merely 10 min walk.But from railway station it is a steep climb..so plz don't forget to hire a porter to carry your luggages. That would cost Rs 100 max. You can easily walk to reach kalibari from railway station instead of taking a cab which would cost minimum Rs 250.Moreover cab movement is restricted only up to Hotel Classic. After that you have to walk the remaining steep climb of 200 mts approx. Beware of the notorious monkeys of Simla..only if you would carry any food items openly in your hands!!!
Written 22 March 2017
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Rahul P Singh
Mundra, India629 contributions
June 2015 • Family
The temple in the hill town of Shimla center situated near to The Mall and it is good 5 minutes walk far from The Mall, Few yards from scandal Point towards General Post Office..The temple is dedicated to Shyamala Devi (Shimla is named after this goddess), an incarnation of Goddess Kali. Temple faces heavy rush during Diwali and Durga Puja as many Bengalis visit this temple.
Written 27 February 2016
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Rakeshsharmandmc
Agra, India507 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
This temple of goddess Kali lies in the one extreme end of the Mall in the opposite direction of the church at the Mall. The way to it goes past the Post Office and the Hotel Grand. It's an average temple except with a story attached to it that the Shimla city had perhaps been named after the Goddess Shayamala whose statue it houses.
Written 5 November 2014
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P S
Shimla, India26 contributions
June 2015
Temple of Shyamala Devi. Name of Shimla is derived from Shyamala Devi. You will find peace in this temple. A shiv temple is also allocated along with this temple. The beautiful statue of Devi Kali is an eye observer for all of us. You will enjoy the peace and the climate of the place. Many monkeys also gather the beautiful review of the temple.
Written 5 October 2015
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coer_ankit
Chandigarh, India51 contributions
June 2015 • Family
Situated near Mall road. Best thing apart religious value is- it Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner at very affordable rates(eg. dinner was offered at Rs. 50 / plate). You need to pay in advance before 6 PM for dinner and it will be served at around 8 PM. It also offers cheap accommodation but you need to apply in advance months before.
Written 20 June 2015
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Seema Shah
Mumbai (Bombay), India161 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
Just a little away from the main mall road.
Easy walk, good view of Shimla from the temple.
Can relax there for sometime but beware of monkeys!
Easy walk, good view of Shimla from the temple.
Can relax there for sometime but beware of monkeys!
Written 5 April 2015
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Sanchita_Kol
Mumbai, India74 contributions
I had been to this place twice.once during my college excursion and once with my husband.
During my college days I had stayed here for an about 7 days.Rooms were spacious and moderately clean.wash rooms good and moderately clean
The dining area had several rectangular tables which accommodates many at a time
Food was excellent
There is also an open area at the top which gives a good view of the mall
One thing the path leading to the kalibari is quite sleep and your will find monkeys.
They can snatch goods and foods both and even specs
And last but not the least we have the idol of Goddess Kali,a place where you will find complete peace
During my college days I had stayed here for an about 7 days.Rooms were spacious and moderately clean.wash rooms good and moderately clean
The dining area had several rectangular tables which accommodates many at a time
Food was excellent
There is also an open area at the top which gives a good view of the mall
One thing the path leading to the kalibari is quite sleep and your will find monkeys.
They can snatch goods and foods both and even specs
And last but not the least we have the idol of Goddess Kali,a place where you will find complete peace
Written 26 March 2015
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JAYDEB P
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Need to know the email ID of Shimla Kali Bari where I can send my request for room booking, etc.
Written 10 June 2023
If I book accommodation in Shimla Kalibari, how shall I reach there from Shimla Station? Can anyone help me out, please?
Written 2 July 2021
can anyone tell me how is shimla kali bari accommodation ? I am thinking of availing room there in January 2018 . What are the basic facilities provided? Chq in & chq out timing, hot water availability, whether blankets are available there? Is the room personal or dormitory type?
Written 10 September 2017
Rooms are quiet good and specious with new sanitary fittings. Checkin and check out times are flexible. Sufficient blankets and quills are provided. But the main drawback is non-availability of hot water.They only provide hot water for bathing in morning but in irregular manner.At other times not hot water supply is there. During the chilling cold of January it will be much difficult without sufficient hot water. Moreover no provisions of room heater is available.
Written 30 October 2017
indranilghosh17
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
How many steps to cross through staircase to enter in main temple as there will be about 65 years aged woman(my mother-in-law) with me and will it be possible for us to visit Simla staying there?
Written 24 May 2017
How are bathrooms in kalibari guest house? My parents can't use Indian style bathrooms as because they are suffering from joint pains. Is there western style bathrooms available?
Written 10 May 2017
smartravel99
Chandannagar, India
How to book rooms? and what are the charges for food n room?
Written 5 April 2017
Firstly you have to mail them regarding your requirements mentioning the checkin and checkout days.If rooms are available they will revert back sending you the bank account details in which you have to deposit @ Rs 300 per day through NEFT/RTGS.
They have dining room where u can have freshly cooked veg/non veg meals at cheap rate. The meals must be booked according to your choice and token slips to be collected prior on the date paying the amount. You can have tea, tiffin or brkfast also at the cheapest rate available in Simla.
Written 6 April 2017
I want to book a room in kalibari can anyone tell me what should i do is there any know precedure
Written 23 March 2017
you may contact this no. 0177 265 2964. but beware of the following facts: out of 64 rooms only 12 have attached bath, very few western style; the common baths are always dirty(data courtesy: Mr Anup Mathur). Also, as the area is out of bounds for private vehicles, you will be on your own carrying all your luggage to and from the guest house; and that is quite a heavy task even at that altitude. I'm not sure about it, but porters may be available at the station.
Written 24 March 2017
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