Chamba is located in the picturesque valley of Himachal Pradesh. Chamba is one of the Very beautiful hill station and one of the best Place for Holidays in India . Chamba is small town and founded by Raja Varman who named the town after his daughter Champavati. Chamba is Located at an altitude of 926m.Chamba is 56 km from Dalhousie via Khajjiar.
About Chamba:
Chamba was a part of the Mughal Empire and later became the part of various Sikh kingdoms. It was finally taken over by the British and became a part of the state of Himachal Pradesh.Raja Varman who named the town after his daughter Champavati.The small town of Chamba is located amidst the Shivalik ranges and is famous for its temples.
Attractions of Chamba
- Laxmi Narayan Temple : It is the most famous tourist attraction place in Chamba.There are six temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.Three temples are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and another three to Lord Shiva.
- Brajeshwari Devi Temple : This is the temple dedicated to goddess Durga and is famous for the fine carved sculptures.The style which makes the temple different from others is the shikara style and in top there is a wooden amalaka.
- Chamunda Devi Temple : This is one of the famous temples in this quieenee valley,The Chamunda Devi temple is dedicated to goddess Chamunda,the wrathful form of Durga.One can find the fine wood carved ceiling featuring animal and floral motifs .This temple is located in the hilltop and gives a clear view of the Chamba valley .The devoties offer little brass bells to get their wish fulfilled.footprints of the Goddess is one more thing one can see.
- Sui Mata Temple : The sui mata temple is in between the Chamunda Devi temple and Brajeswari temple.This temple is dedicated to Sui Mata, the local princess of Chamba who sacrifice her life for the people of her kingdom.Colourful paintings on the temple wall depicts the story of SuiMata.
- Gandhi Gate : The Viceroy of British Government Lord Curzon had got a warm welcome by a bright orange gateway built in 1900 . It is the main gatway of Chamba.
- Bhuri Singh Museum : The rich culture of this valley yhe Basohli and Kangra style of paintings is collected in this musium .Particularly the miniature paintings of the this two schools are jewells of Indian classic paintings.
- Lama Dal: Held Sacred to Lord Shiva, this lake lies amidst bare rock. ‘Lamba Dal means “a long lake”.
- Markula Devi Temple: ‘Markual’ or ‘Marul’-ancient Markul is a small village in Chamba-Lahaul at the junction of ‘Miyar Nala’ with the Chandrabhaga.
- Pangi Valley: Pangi Valley in the upper part of Chamba District is a remote world in itself. This hidden valley located between Pir Panjal and the Greater Himalayan Zanskar ranges is cut off from the rest of the world.
- Parbati Valley: Hemmed in by giant pinnacled mountain peaks, the Parbati valley, twists west from the glaciers and snowfields on the Spiti boader. Picturesque hamlets perch precariously on its sides, amid lush terraces and old growth pine forests
- Rang Mahal: In Chamba, situated the beautiful Rang Mahal palace, which was built by Raja Umed Singh in the mid 18th century. The palace walls here are lined with exquisite examples of wall paintings in the Punjab Hills style, all of which depict the life and times of Lord Krishna.
- The Chamba Rumal : The other craft of Chamba is its unique embroidery style. The Chamba ‘Rumal’ or handkerchief about 2 to 6 feet in length is an important part of a Chamba bride’s trousseau. This handkerchief is also known as ‘Kashida’. The embroidery is same on both sides and the threads used are silken and colorful.
- Hari Rai Temple : The 11th-century Harirai Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is also made in the Shikhara style and has a triple-headed statue of Lord Vishnu made from eight different materials.
- Chamera Lake : In district Chamba, this is the reservoir of the Chamera dam is built over the river Ravi, offering numerous water sports facilities to the visitors.
- Ghadhasaru Lake : Ghadhasaru Lake lies in the Churah tehsil of Chamba and is 24-km from Tissa, at an altitude of 3,470m.
- Katasan Devi Temple : Another popular temple of the Chamba district, it is about 30-km from the town near Baira Siul Project. This calm and peaceful spot is ideal for picnic lovers and one can witness a full view of the valley from its premises.
Route Map :
Delhi – Meerut – Roorkee – Chhutmalpur – Dehradun – Mussoorie – Dhanolti – Kanatal
Delhi – Meerut – Roorkee – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Narendranagar – Chamba – Kanatal
NearBy Areas :
Surkanda Devi temple: 5 kms away
Adventure and wildlife spots such as the Kaudiya Forest: 3 kms
Rani Chauri Forest: 22 kms
Dandachali Forest: 21 kms
Batwaldar Forest: 10 kms
The Tehri Dam: 33 kms
Hill stations like Dhanaulti: 12 kms
Mussorie: 37 kms
White water river rafting – Shivpuri: 75 kms
Distance : 600 kms from Delhi
Weather : Summer : 38C- 15C Winter: 15C-8C
Temperature(deg C) : Summer- Max. 39, Min. 8; Winter- Max. 10, Min. 1.1.
Languages : Pahari(local language),Hindi and Himachali
Best Time to Visit : March-June