Jai Leta Wali Mata Temple and Gaddi Shepherd temporary village

                                             Jai Leta Wali Mata Temple is located about 2 kilometers from Bhagsunag Waterfall at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.

The trek to Jai Leta Wali Temple is from Bhagsunag Waterfall and also from Shiva Cafe (above waterfall). The track is bit of tough, with steep curves and moderate trails. It takes you about 2 hours (leisurely trek) and 1 hours (fast trek) to reach Jai Leta Wali Mata Temple.

Trek to Jai Leta Wali Mata Temple

The Temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Lete. The temple is usually visited by the local village people (Gaddis) or trekkers while on their way to Triund Campsite from Bhagsunag Waterfall.

View from Jai Leta Wali Mata Temple of  Bhagsunag, Dharamkot and McLeod Ganj.

Gaddi.....
     The word 'Gaddi' have derived from the word 'Gaddar' a Hindi term for shepherd. Gaddis are found in the Dhauladhar Range of the Himachal Pradesh. The Gaddi tribe are Gypsies in true nature as they always travel to the pastures along their flocks. These particular tribes are not nomadic in strictest of sense as they already have villages where they reside.

Gaddi Shepherds (picture downloaded from internet)

Gaddi Shepherd (picture downloaded from internet)

The Gaddi shepherds mainly spend their winter in the low hills of shiwalik range. When the snow melted and the high passes were clear they moved on to higher mountain.

Stone huts used by Gaddi Shepherds

 Near Jai Leta Wali Mata Temple there are stone huts which are used by Gaddi Shepherds when they came here.

See also: Bhagsunag Temple | Bhagsunag Waterfall | Triund Campsite | Trek to Triund Campsite from Bhagsunag |

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