Last Updated:March 27, 2025, 23:59 IST

From the astounding beauty of Spiti Valley, fascinating fort of Bhangarh to dream-chasing at Mayanagri Mumbai, unleash your nine sides with these nine destinations and explore the best way to connect with the goddess inside you.

Chaitra Navratri, the nine-day festival honouring goddess Durga, is set to begin on March 30, 2025. This Navratri, goSTOPS, India’s leading youth travel hostel brand, has curated a list of 9 unique destinations that can align you with Ma Durga’s nine forms of energy, each with its own distinct feeling of peace, valor and artistry. From the astounding beauty of Spiti Valley, fascinating fort of Bhangarh to dream-chasing at Mayanagri Mumbai, unleash your nine sides with these nine destinations and explore the best way to connect with the goddess inside you.

Shailaputri – The Grounded Explorer

Vibe: Stability, nature, reconnecting with your roots

Go to: Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

This form of Durga is all about connecting with the Earth, and what better place than the raw, untouched beauty of Spiti? The cold dessert, ancient monasteries, and starry nights will make you feel grounded and at peace.

Brahmacharini – The Solo Seeker

Vibe: Self-discovery, learning, spiritual growth

Go to: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

The ultimate place for soul-searching! Walk along the ghats, witness the Ganga Aarti, and let the city’s chaotic calm teach you something about life (and yourself).

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Chandraghanta – The Bold & Fearless Adventurer

Vibe: Courage, power, pushing limits

Go to: Leh-Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir

Rent a bike, cross the world’s highest motorable pass, and embrace the warrior energy of Chandraghanta as you conquer rugged terrains and test your limits.

Kushmanda – The Manifestation Queen

Vibe: Creativity, positivity, energy boost

Go to: Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu

With its French cafés, golden beaches, and Auroville’s peaceful vibes, Pondicherry is the perfect spot to manifest your dreams and soak in positivity.

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Skandamata – The Protective Friend

Vibe: Care, nurturing, strength in togetherness

Go to: Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges

This destination teaches you the beauty of support – literal bridges made of tree roots grown and intertwined over centuries! Feel the nurturing energy of nature and local Khasi culture.

Katyayani – The Rebel Spirit

Vibe: Breaking stereotypes, unapologetic living

Go to: Goa

Katyayani is the goddess of breaking norms, and where else but Goa to live your best, most carefree, rule-breaking life? Whether it’s beach bumming, rave nights, or soulful sunsets, this is where you unleash your wild side.

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Kaalratri – The Shadow Walker

Vibe: Facing fears, transformation, letting go

Go to: Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan

Step into the mysterious and spine-chilling ruins of Bhangarh. Kaalratri represents embracing the dark and coming out stronger – exactly what this haunted yet fascinating fort teaches you.

Mahagauri – The Peaceful Healer

Vibe: Purity, serenity, inner peace

Go to: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Yoga by the Ganges, meditation retreats, and a detox from city chaos – Mahagauri’s vibe is strong here. If your mind is cluttered, this is the place to reset.

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Siddhidatri – The Dream Chaser

Vibe: Achievement, success, magic unlocked

Go to: Mumbai, Maharashtra

The city where dreams come true! Whether it’s Bollywood, business, or breaking into the creative scene, Mumbai is where Siddhidatri’s energy pushes you to hustle and make it happen.

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