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Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

1,006 Meters

Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Chamunda Temple, Bhuri Singh Museum & Chowgan

October to June

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About Chamba District

Chamba is a town and districts headquarter in the Chamba district in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated on the banks of Ravi River and located at an average elevation of 1,006 metres (3,301 ft) above from the sea level.

Geography of Chamba

It’s bordered by Jammu and Kashmir to the north-west and west. The area of union territory of Ladakh and Lahaul and Bara Banghal to the north-east and east. Kangra to the south-east and Pathankot district of Punjab to the south.

Chamba Fairs

Chamba town has numerous temples and palaces and its host two famous fairs every year. These two fairs are “Suhi Mata Mela” and “Minjar Mela” where local people enjoy music and dance for several days.

Chamba Arts & Craft Work

The town is also well known for its arts and crafts. Particularly its Pahari paintings, which originated in the Hill Kingdoms of North India between the 17th and 19th century and its handicrafts and textiles.

Weather of Chamba

The temperatures in summer vary between 38 °C and in winter 15 °C. The maximum temperature has recorded in summer is 39 °C and the minimum temperature in winter is −1 °C. Climatically March to June is said to be the best period, when tourist can visit to Chamba. It is a well known hill station in the region.

Chamba Tourist Attractions

The major tourist attractions in the Chamba town are The Lakshmi Narayan temples complex. Devoted to the Vaishnavite sect, includes the main Lakshmi Narayan temple. This temple was built in the 10th century by Raja Sahil Verman, which located in the central town of Chamba.

Chamunda Devi Temple is located in a prominent position on the spur of Shah Madar range of hills, just opposite to the Chamba town.

The Bhuri Singh Museum at Chamba was established on 14 September 1908 in honour of the raja at the time. Raja Bhuri Singh, who ruled Chamba from 1904 to 1919.

Activities & Shopping

The Chaugan is the nucleus of all activity in Chamba, surrounded by impressive administrative buildings and a shopping arcade. It was built during the British period, with the old Akhand Chandi palace standing nearby.

Chamba Tourism Information
Chamba Tourist Information