[1] The much older Aadi Himani Chamunda which is also the original shrine, is situated at the hilltop, making it difficult for pilgrims to reach.

According to one folklore, a 16th Century king and a priest prayed to the goddess Chamunda, asking for her consent to shift the idol to a more accessible location.

[citation needed] The Chamunda Devi Temple has always been a tourist attraction for people who visit Palampur.

The ancient idol of Shri Chamunda Devi is a common subject of interest among travellers, photographers and devotees alike.

These residents and other devotees from the neighbouring hill towns visit this temple in order to offer their prayers to the goddess.