G.B. International ::- Chamba
| Dharamshala | Dalhousie | Shimla | Manali | Munnar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yercaud | Ooty | Nainital | Darjeeling | Kodaikanal |
| Chamba | Khajjiar | Mussoorie | Other States | Tourist Cities |
Chamba is one of the oldest princely states and dates back its origin to 6th century AD. The town of Chamba is located in the colorful valley surrounded by the Shivalik ranges and has the district headquarters. It is well known for its medieval temples and Chaugan, a public promenade. The architecture of the buildings of Chamba reflects the aura of its former rulers. Chamba is also famous for its local festivals.
Places of Interest
Bhuri Singh MuseumBhuri Singh Museum, which is a rich store house of Chamba's cultural heritage and an excellent and interesting collection of this region particularly the miniature painitngs of Kangra and Basholi schools of art. Besides, a vast epigraphical material relating to the history of the regions and some of the murals of the Rang mahal Palace, Which was damaged in a fire, are also housed in the museum.
Bhandal Valley
For lovers of wild life, this beautiful spot at a height of 1,831 meters (6,006 ft) offers a wonderful pleasant week-end and links Chamba with Jammu & Kashmir.
Bharmau
The ancient capital of Chamba is well known as a Brahampura in ancient time this is the summer home of the nomadic Gaddis is about 65 Km from Chamba at the altitute of 2195 Meters surrounded by thick forest cover. According to the legend in the 10th century 84 holy men came to Bharmour and bless the king with ten sons and a daughter Champawati. The temple now called "Chaurasi" These include the Lakshami Devi Temple, the Ganesh and Narsingh temple. From Bharmour excellent trekking route lead towards Kugti pass and Kalicho pass.
Chaughan
A public promenade - a grassy maidan less than one kilometer in length and about seventy five meters wide is a busy locak trading centre for villagers from the surrounding hills. Each year Chaughan is the site for the Minjar Procession. The fair lasts for a week and people attend the fair in the local costumes and colourful dresses in a gay mood walking in the Chaughan where a large number of sports and culture activities take place to commemorate this occasion. On the conclusion of fair the 'minjars' are immersed into the Ravi. It is also an established base for various exciting treks into the valley around.
Salooni
Chamba is surrounded by places of interest to the enterprising tourist and special look out points, commanding panoramic views abound on all sides. The river Ravi rises in the snow-peaks of Bara Banghal in Chamba, and the rive Beas from a glacial lake near Rohtang. The last snow range is Dhaula Dhar running parallel to the Pir Panjal, south of it. Both these ranges enclose the attractive Kullu Valley. The Beas cuts a fantastic gorge through Dhaula Dhar at Larji. A smaller and more or less continous range about 2,000 meters high runs south of the snowy ranges, Salooni, at a height of 1829 meters and 56 Km from Chamba, offers a breath - taking panoramic view of the snow covered hills and peaks. Situated at the top of a ridge and opening into the Bhandal Valley, this scenic spot of great beauty leads also to Bhaderwa.
Getting There
By AirThe nearest Air Ports are Amritsar in Punjab & Jammu in Jammu & Kashmir are approx. 190 Km from Chamba.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Pathankot in Punjab which is approx.119 km from Chamba.
By Road
Chamba is well connected by all weather road. Regular buses, taxis and coaches from Delhi & Chandigarh. Delhi is 627 km & Chandigarh is 357 km from Chamba.