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CHAMBA TOURISM

The beautiful hill station of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh is about 55 km from Dalhousie. Established by Raja Sahil Verma in 920 AD, the hamlet has retained its medieval charm. Along with pleasant climate, the picturesque hill station offers breathtaking sights of the snow-clad mountains and lush green forests. Chamba serves as a perfect summer getaway.

The snow-clad mountains in and around Chamba are extremely popular for snow skiing. Private and government-run organizations conduct river rafting excursions and river crossing exercises. Treks to Manimahesh start from Choughan in Chamba.

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Chamba houses innumerable temples dating back to 4th century. DO READ 10 pictures show backpacking in Himachal Pradesh is the best thing to do in May!

Lakshmi Narayan Temple and Chamunda Devi temple are some of the most popular shrines in Chamba. They display few of the best forms of art that existed in India. Scottish Church is the most significant structure built by the British during their rule in Chamba.

Rulers of Chamba laid great emphasis on promoting art. Thus, schools of art flourished between the 10th and the 17th century. The region was also influenced by Mughal miniature and mural art styles. Chamba is famous for its handicrafts made of wood and hand-woven textiles. Innumerable small scale emporiums have artisans producing handicrafts, chappals and textiles that are sold around the world.

Pahari paintings of Chamba are another prime attraction.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN CHAMBA

Only mid-range and budget accommodation options are available in Chamba. Most of them are situated on Court Lane. There are no luxury hotels in Chamba but most hotels, motels, lodges and guesthouses provide scenic view of the snow-clad mountain ranges. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department also runs hotels which provide budget accommodation.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN CHAMBA

There are quite a few eating options in Chamba, but there aren’t too many fancy restaurants, obviously. You can find a lot of street stalls selling noodles, soups and dumplings.

Madra, a local delicacy made from rajma (red kidney beans) in curd is extremely popular.

In-house restaurants in hotels generally serve Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines.

BEST TIME TO VISIT CHAMBA

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Chamba is as given below. The best time to visit Chamba is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January413
February414
MarchBest time617
AprilBest time418
MayBest time1319
JuneBest time1420
JulyBest time1116
AugustBest time1017
SeptemberBest time1118
OctoberBest time1018
November914
December612

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Place to visit in CHAMBA

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Lakshmi Narayan temple

 Built by Sahil Varman, the 10th century Lakshmi Narayan temple is the biggest temple in…

Bhuri Singh Museum

Named after Raja Bhuri who had contributed his family’s collection of paintings, Bhuri Singh museum…

Hariraya temple

The 11th century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is carved in Shikhara style. The idol…

Rang Mahal, Chamba

 Constructed by Raja Umed Singh in the 18th century, Rang Mahal displays a perfect blend…

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THINGS TO DO IN CHAMBA

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Suhi Mata Mela

Held in April to commemorate the sacrifice of queen of Chamba. It is believed that…

Shopping in Chamba

There are quite a few shopping options in Chamba. Miniature paintings in Chamba are amongst…

Minjar Mela in Chamba

Held on the second Sunday of August, the fair commences with the offering of ‘minjar’…

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Articles About CHAMBA

  • Himachal Pradesh: 1 Feared Trapped, 3 Rescued While Hundreds Stranded Due to Torrential Rains

    A total of 68 roads across the state were damaged and the maximum 47 blockades were in Chamba district, a government spokesperson said.

    India.com News Desk August 18, 2019, 12:49 pm IST

  • What to See And do When in Chamba

    From temples, wildlife parks to stunning scenic beauty, Chamba is truly a traveller's delight.

    Charu Chowdhary May 14, 2019, 5:17 pm IST

  • 12 Dead as Bus Falls Into 200-ft Gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba, Rescue Ops Underway

    12 people dead as private bus fell into 200-feet-deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district

    India.com News Desk April 27, 2019, 10:51 pm IST

  • Earthquake of Magnitude 3.5 on Richter Scale Hits Kangra in Himachal Pradesh

    Tremors were felt for a few seconds in several parts of the district.

    India.com News Desk February 13, 2019, 12:05 pm IST

  • Earthquake in Himchal Pradesh: Low-intensity Tremors Felt in Mandi, Chamba

    The epicenter of the quake was the Chamba region

    India.com News Desk February 5, 2019, 8:25 pm IST

  • Fresh snowfall, rain in HP; cold wave intensifies

    Shimla, Feb 1 (PTI) Cold wave conditions intensified in Himachal Pradesh as fresh snowfall and rain in parts of the state caused the minimum temperature…

    PTI Feeds February 1, 2019, 11:06 am IST

  • Man held with 5.5 kg heroin in HP's Chamba

    Shimla, Jan 28 (PTI) A 34-year-old man with 5.5 kg heroin was nabbed Monday morning by a team of State Narcotics Crime Control Unit (SNCCU)…

    PTI Feeds January 28, 2019, 4:37 pm IST

  • Boy commits suicide in Himachal's Chamba

    Shimla, Jan 13 (PTI) A 12-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide Sunday by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his home in Sihunta village of…

    PTI Feeds January 13, 2019, 3:01 pm IST

  • Cold wave grips Himachal after fresh snowfall

    Shimla, Jan 13 (PTI) Cold wave conditions intensified across Himachal Pradesh Sunday with the capital city and many areas of upper and lower hills in…

    PTI Feeds January 13, 2019, 11:33 am IST

  • Fresh snowfall in Manali, Dalhousie brings down temperature in HP

    Shimla, Jan 5 (PTI) The cold wave further intensified in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday with several high altitude regions in Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti…

    PTI Feeds January 5, 2019, 6:54 pm IST

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Featured Articles on Chamba

Himachal Pradesh: 1 Feared Trapped, 3 Rescued While Hundreds Stranded Due to Torrential Rains

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