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Chamba Just 56 km from Dalhousie, situated at a height of 996 m above sea level, Chamba still has a medieval feel about it. Founded in 920 AD by Raja Sahil Verma, the little town, perched on a plateau overhanging the river Ravi, was named after his favorite daughter Champavati. Isolated by the high mountains in its beautiful valley, Chamba was allowed over the centuries to develop its own rich style of Pahari Art and Architecture. Much of this heritage has been preserved and Chamba is known today for the splendour of its temples and exquisites handicrafts.
General Information
Altitude: 926 meters
Best Season: April to Mid July and
Mid September to December
Temperature: Summer- Max. 39, Min. 8;
Winter- Max. 10, Min. 1.1
STD Code: 01899
How to get there
Air
Nearest airport is Dharamshala connected to Delhi.
Rail
Nearest railhead is Pathankot (120 km) which is connected to major cities in India.
Road
Connected to all parts of the country. Important road distances are: Amritsar 245 km, Kangra 180 km, Pathankot 120 km, Shimla 422 km, Manali 470 km, Dharamshala 180 km, Dalhousie 56 km, Khajjiar 30 km, Mandi 334 km, Jammu 229 km.
In and around
Katasan Devi Temple
A popular place of pilgrimage, the temple has a beautiful view of the Chamba valley.
Sarol
Lovely landscaped gardens, a sheep breeding centre and apiary make Sarol an interesting place for picnics.
Lakshman Narayan Temple
Built in the period between the 8th and the 10th centuries AD, are dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva.
Chaugan
A grassy meadow forms the heart of the town – the centre of its cultural activities. Each year in July / August, the Minjar fair is held here, when gods and goddesses are brought down from their mountain homes to the sound of drums and music, to pay homage to Lord Raghuvera.
Chamunda Temple
From the Chaugan is another temple dedicated to goddess Chamuda Devi. It over looks the river and the town and is noted for its fine wood carving.
Bhuri Sing Museum
Veritable store house of exquisite paintings of the famous Kangra and Basohli schools, as well as a mass of epigraphical material on the history of Chamba.
Bharmaur
Bharmaur 69 km. – The original capital of the state of Chamba for over 400 years, it has several ancient temples and monuments that reflect its erstwhile glory.
Mani Mahesh
The Lake 3,950 meters is the highest of the sacred lakes in Chamba district. It is an important pilgrim center and thousands of people every year visit this sacred lake on the 15th day after Janmastami (July-August) to take a dip in the holy water
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