CHAMBA

The town of Chamba founded by Raja Sahil Varman stands on a plateau on the right bank of the Ravi river valley between Dhauladhar and Zanskar ranges south of the inner Himalayas.
 

How to Reach Chamba?

By Air
The nearest airport is at Pathankot, 80-km from Dalhousie.

By Train
The nearest railhead is Pathankot /Chakki bank, which is well connected to major cities.

By Road
There are 2 routes from Dalhousie to Chamba – one via Khajjiar (46 kms) and the other via Rock Garden and Chamera lake dam (52 kms).
 

Distances from Chamba town

Bharmour - 65 km                      Dalhousie - 52 km

Kilar - 173 km                           Manimahesh - 100 km

Saho - 20 km                            Tissa - 72 km

Sach Pass - 127 km

Must See in and around Chamba

Dalhousie - Dalhousie is a gateway to the Chamba District. Chamba is the hub of Hindu culture, art, temples, and handicrafts preserved under the longest running single dynasty since the mid-6th century.....more

Bharmour (69 Km) : Its 84 ancient temples at a height of 2141m are well known. It is also the summer home of the nomadic Gaddi people. Bharmour is also known as the Abode of Shiva as there are numerous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in and nearby regions

Manimahesh - Manimahesh is situated at a distance of 100 km from Chamba and 28 km from Bharmaur. This sacred lake is associated with Lord Shiva and is a site of annual pilgrimage. Mount Kailash, believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, falls in the Bharmour tribal valley of Chamba district. This lake is supposed to be blessed by goddess Kali and protected by Lord Shiva.
 

Dharwas - It is the northernmost town in Himachal Pradesh in Chamba district.

Dayanand Math - The Dayanand Math based on the principals of Arya Samaj is functioning in Chamba since 1970. Situated in once abandoned place called Julhakri, Dayanand Math was founded by Swami Sarvanand Maharaja of Punjab.
 

Killar - Killar is the headquarters of Pangi valley. It’s located in the deep and narrow gorge of Chenab River. Mahlu Nallah is said to be the gateway to this village. The place is blessed with incredible natural beauty. Killar is also the base for trekking expedition to Kishtwar, through Umasi la into the Zanskar Valley, and to Keylong and Manali.

Laxmi Narayan Temple Complex - With six main Shikhara style temples and several smaller shrines, this is renowned for its finely executed classical forms.

Hari Rai Temple - This is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and dates back to the 11th Century.

Akhand Chandi Palace - Once the residential building of the royal Chamba Family, Akhand Chandi Palace . withIts intricate wooden carvings, glass work, painted walls was built by King Umed Singh around 1747-1765.

Rangmahal - This old palace is an interesting mix of colonial and local architectural styles.

Bhuri Singh Museum - Named after Raja Bhuri Singh of Chamba, this is a treasure house of Chamba's rich past. The exhibits include copper plates, murals, doorways, costumes, paintings and stone carvings.

Ghadsaru Lake - This lies in the Churah tehsil of Chamba and is 24 km from Tissa and is situated at an altitude of 11,500 feet. Tissa is 72 km from Chamba. There is temple of goddess Kali located on its bank.

Saach Pass - Sachu pass is a (4420 m/14500 ft) high mountain pass in Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh, India on the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. It is 127 km far from the District Headquarters. It connects Chamba with the Pangi valley of Himachal Pradesh.

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