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Chamba

Chamba : this tiny town situated an altitude of 915mtr above sea level further stands on the right bank of the river Ravi. It one of the contributory river in the Himanchal pradesh , as a former princely State, it is one of the oldest in the century and dates back to the sixth century.

This town known as splendid architecture and a base for numerous excursions in and around of Chamba . It is also the district headquarters of Chamba District.

Places to see in chamba

Laxmi Narayan Temple : this is renowned for its finely executed classical forms with six main Shikhara style temples and several smaller shrines nearby.

Hari Rai Remple : 11th century old temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Other Temples : Some important shrines are Champavati, Vijreshwari, Sui Mata and Chamunda Devi further profusion of temples in Chamba and their craftsmanship is remarkable.

The chowgan : Chamba's wide concourse is the hub of much of towns activity and also serves as its promenade.

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

Akhand chandi palace : Now a college, this imposing building once housed Chamba's ruling family. Much of the original craftsmanship can still be seen.

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.

St. Andrew's church : Over a century old, this is a charming dressed stone structure with lancet windows.

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.

Manimahesh (98 km) : This sacred lake (4183m) is associated with Lord Shiva and is a site of annual pilgrimage from mid of August to mid of September each year. Distance from Bharmaur is 28 Km.

Chatrari (45 km) : An attractive temple to Shakti Devi is located here.