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Chamba is situated on the banks of the Ravi River. In 920, Raja Sahil Varman was established the town after his favorite daughter name Champavati. The town has a large number of temples and palaces. Chamba has completed its 1000 years also in India. Here are two popular fairs, the "Minjar Mela" and the "Suhi Mata Mela". Chamba is also well noted for its arts and crafts. It is the headquarters of the Chamba district.

Climate: - The temperature in summer is Maximum 40 °C and minimum is 15 °C and in winter 15 °C Maximum and minimum is 0 °C and average rainfall in the city is 800 mm.

How to Reach:-


By Air: - Nearest Airport is Gaggal (Dharmashala) 180 km from Chamba and Connected to Chandigarh and Delhi.

By Rail: - Pathankot is the nearest Railway Station only 120 km from Chamba.

By Bus: - You can reach via Bus it is the most basic mode of travel available this place.

Main Attractions of Chamba:-

Bhuri Singh Museum

It was opened on 14th September 1908 and is name after Bhuri singh who ruled Chamba. The exhibits include costumes, painting, doorways, stone carvings etc.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple

It is the most famous temple and attraction place of tourist, there is a group of six stone Sahara temples arranged in a row north to south. Three temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva and another three is Lord Vishnu.

The Chaugan

It is located in the heart of the town and hub of town’s activity. It has a terraced grass garden and is measuring 800 meters long and 80 meters width. Each year Chaugan is the site for the “Minjar Mela”.

Champawati Temple

This temple is built by Raja Varman to memory of his daughter Champavati. There is a Stone Shikhara temple dedicated to Goddess Champavati.

Chamunda Devi Temple

The Chamunda Devi temple is dedicated to goddess Chamunda, the wrathful form of Durga. It was built by Raja Umed Singh and it was completed in 1762. It is the only wooden temple in Chamba and located in the hilltop and gives a clear view of the Chamba Valley.

Chamba is also famous for its valley for trekking as it has three well –defined snow ranges Laskar, Dhauladhar and PirPanjal.

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