Chamba

Chamba is a beautiful place, situated in Himachal Pradesh and it was established by Raja Sahil Verma in 920 AD. Chamba is not a big city however it attracts lots of visitors due to its beautiful weather. It’s also famous for a pleasant climate, an attractive hill station where you can able to view spectacular sights of the snow and rich green forests. This is a perfect place for summer vacation. Yes, you can see snow-clad mountains everywhere and it also increases the beauty of Chamba.

Chamba is also known for snow skiing and its very popular in Chamba as well in Himachal. Here you can find lots of private and government organizations conduct river rafting and river crossing activity. Trekking also well-known activity in Chamba its starts from Choughan to Manimahesh.

Chamba is also famous for their beautiful temples, LAKSHMI NARAYAN TEMPLE and Chamunda Devi temple are some of the most popular and attractive shrines in Chamba. They are showing one of the best forms of art available in India. Apart from this a Scottish Church also available and it's a very populated place in City due to the most significant structure and it was built by the British during their rule in India.

The rural of Chamba also contributing to promoting their art very well. They were followed by Mughal miniature and mural art styles. Chamba is popular for its wooded handicrafts and hand-made textiles. Also preparing small scale emporiums have producing textiles, handicrafts, chappals that sold around the world.

can even get out and enjoy amazing views of the nearby cities from the hill-tops in the clear weather.

Best time To Explore Chamba Tour Package

The best time to visit in Chamba is from April to June in the Summer season. In April to June month minimum and maximum expected is (14 to 35 °C) and you will not face any kind of problems like heavy snowfall and ice-cold nights. These days are perfect for travel around the town and enjoying all the activities like mountain -climbing, horse riding, trekking and many more. The place is cool and pleasing, you can also enjoy wonderful views of the nearby area from the top of the hill in the clear weather.

How to reach Chamba

Chamba is in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. As it is situated in on the hills, due to which it does not have air and rail connectivity. However, it is connected by road with a major area of Himachal Pradesh like Dharamsala. By following the above route, we can reach Chamba by road, rail, and flight:

By Air – The nearby airport to Chamba is Kangra Airport, in Gaggal. Kangra airport has lots of flights connected to Delhi and Chandigarh. From here domestic and International travelers can easily pick the for a flight for Delhi and catch your destination flight through connecting flight. Post reaching Galag Airport you can take the private taxi, buses to reach the Chamba city. Its 180 KM from the destination.

By Rail   - Chamba does not have its own railway station as its situated in a hill area and the nearby railway station is Pathankot railway station. So if you are planning to visit Chamba by Rail you need to book a rail ticket to Pathankot railway station which is 120 km away from Chamba City.

By Road – You can easily take The HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) buses, the buses service quite good from the major cities in north India like – Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi.

Chamba bus stand located in the center point of the city due to which you can easily visit every corner of Chamba city. Apart from this lots of private busses also running from major north Indian cities.

Best time To Explore Chamba Tour Package

The best time to visit in Chamba is from April to June in the Summer season. In April to June month minimum and maximum expected is (14 to 35 °C) and you will not face any kind of problems like heavy snowfall and ice-cold nights. These days are perfect for travel around the town and enjoying all the activities like mountain -climbing, horse riding, trekking and many more. The place is cool and pleasing, you can also enjoy wonderful views of the nearby area from the top of the hill in the clear weather.

How to reach Chamba

Chamba is in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. As it is situated in on the hills, due to which it does not have air and rail connectivity. However, it is connected by road with a major area of Himachal Pradesh like Dharamsala. By following the above route, we can reach Chamba by road, rail, and flight:

By Air – The nearby airport to Chamba is Kangra Airport, in Gaggal. Kangra airport has lots of flights connected to Delhi and Chandigarh. From here domestic and International travelers can easily pick the for a flight for Delhi and catch your destination flight through connecting flight. Post reaching Galag Airport you can take the private taxi, buses to reach the Chamba city. Its 180 KM from the destination.

By Rail - Chamba does not have its own railway station as its situated in a hill area and the nearby railway station is Pathankot railway station. So if you are planning to visit Chamba by Rail you need to book a rail ticket to Pathankot railway station which is 120 km away from Chamba City.

By Road – You can easily take The HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) buses, the buses service quite good from the major cities in north India like – Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi. Chamba bus stand located in the center point of the city due to which you can easily visit every corner of Chamba city. Apart from this lots of private busses also running from major north Indian cities.

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Khajjiar lake – is on the eye-catching lakes in Himachal Pradesh I suggest you that you should take the lake experience, the best time to visit Khajjiar lake from February to April on this time the weather is beautiful and we can fully enjoy the amazing landscape along with some activities. It decorates by natural beauty like the snow-clad mountains and cedar forest and the lake height is 1920 m from the sea level. The major source of water of Khajjiar Lake is lots of small water streams from the Himalayas, You don’t believe it, sometimes you can able to see the Mount Kailash at distance from Khajjiar Lake. 'Floating Island,' is one of the best attractions of Khajjiar Lake, which is a chunk of weed and grass developing on the surface of the lake.

Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary - is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh, this big wildlife Sanctuary, and spread over 30.69 square km. and is situated amidst the deodar forest between Khajjiar and Dalhousie. If you are fir and enthusiast, then you can enjoy the wildlife sanctuary by walking from the natural vegetation. Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is the home of various range of wild animals, like barking goral, jackal, langur, serow, leopard, Himalayan black marten, deer, bear, and other. Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is opened for 365 days of yar this is an amazing part of this sanctuary.

Chamunda Devi Temple –is one of the most deviational places to visit in Chamba Its nearby of Dharamshala. Chamunda Devi Temple is an important religious place for Hindus and situated on the banks of river Baner. The temple was built by Raja Umed Singh in 1762 and its temple is completely made by wooded and mots important that the shape of the roof is gabled. Chamunda Devi temple also known as Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham and this is the home of Shiva and Shakti. Lord Hanuman and Lord Bhairav are the main shrines in the city.

Chamera dam – is situated on the River Ravi in Chamba district, this is one of the important places to visit in Himachal. Chamera lake is the repository of the dam and the water level may rise up to 763 meters in the rainy season and 747 meters in summers. Chamera Dam is generating around 540 MW of electricity and this the important source of electricity generation in this area. This place is famous for various water sports like sailing, paddle boating, rowing, angling, motor boating, and kayaking are offered at the lake and shikaras and houseboats at Chamera lake also a wonderful experience.

Manimahesh Lake - is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Chamba. The Manimahesh Lake is a major religious trek and the best time to visit in the months of August and September on the eighth day of new moon period, as per the Hindu Calendar and is known as 'Manimahesh Yatra.

Champavati Temple - is one of the most religious places Himachal Pradesh. Champavati Temple is named Champavati who was the daughter of Raja Sahil Varman and it was built by him. The shapes of the temple are like a Shikhara and lots of other ornamental stones adding it. During the Navratri this is the busiest place in Chamba.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple - is one of the big and oldest temples in Chamba, it was built by Raja Sahil Verma in the nearly 11th century. All the six temples in the Lakshmi Narayan temple complex is dedicated to either Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu. The marbles used in Lord Vishnu temple which is found in Vindhyas mountains apart from these, three more popular temples are available in the complex like Radha Krishna Temple, Gauri Shankar Temple, and Shiva Temple of Chandragupta. We heard that if we are not visiting this place our trip is incomplete.

Rang Mahal - is also an attractive place to visit in Chamba and it was built in the 18th century by Raja Umed Singh. As one of the biggest monuments situated in Chamba. The place is also famous for the perfect mixer of Mughal and British architecture. Now it's taken over by Himachal Government and serving as a popular place for shopping for locally handmade items, embroidery in the emporium.

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Temples - Chamba is also famous for their beautiful temples, LAKSHMI NARAYAN TEMPLE and Chamunda Devi temple are some of the most popular and attractive shrines in Chamba

Outdoor activity - conduct river rafting and river crossing activity. Trekking also well-known activity in Chamba its starts from Choughan to Manimahesh.

Shopping - Chamba is popular for its wooded handicrafts and hand-made textiles. Also preparing small scale emporiums have producing textiles, handicrafts, chappals that sold around the world.

Chamba weather

The best time to visit in Chamba is from April to June in the Summer season. In April to June month minimum and maximum expected is (14 to 35 °C) and you will not face any kind of problems like heavy snowfall and ice-cold nights.

Popular shopping places

Chamba City is not a big city however you can get all the local and daily needs items easily. In Chamba locally made handicraft items and paintings are the major attractions in the markets Few of the well-known markets available in Chamba.

Chaugan Market - is one of the famous markets in Chamba Dist in Himachal Pradesh and it attracts the traveler.

Himachal Emporium- is one the oldest and popular shopping places in Chamba dist in Himachal Pradesh. It's famous for its traditional clothes full of embroidered.

Local Markets –are playing a very important role in the shopping categories and a good place to buy anything.

Madra - is one of the famous food in Chamba Himachal Pradesh and originally belongs to Chamba.

Dhaam- is one of the well-known dishes in Chamba, it’s called complete food and gives you a delicious taste and full of nutrients.

Tudkiya Bhath – is one of the tasty foods in Chamba. This is basically the authentic pulao of Himachal Pradesh and the people of Chamba.

Bhey or Spicy Lotus stems – this is one of the lovely dishes in Chamba. This is a unique dish of Chamba Himachal Pradesh

Madra -a local dish of Chamba and it made of lentils like Rajma & Kidney Beans, cooked with lots of spices and dry fruits and one more famous ingredient called Yogurt, it has amazing taste.

Dham in Chamba – this is the only place where you can get the real Authentic Chamba Food, this is community feat and coke by a family from the one generation to next and next to next generation.

Jagan Restaurants - this is the most famous Restaurants in Chamba, it's situated in popular Museum Street

Chowgan Restaurants - is one of the best restaurants in City, It's situated in hotel Iravati in Mohalla Sapri.

Things to Carry

As Chamba city climate is cold so we must carry Sunscreen lotion & Moisturizing lotion for as skin got dry in the hill area. We must pack heavy woolen clothing & socks as sometimes unexpected cold expect in this area especially for children, they should have covered the entire part of the body. You also pack a rubber-soled shoe which helps to save your feet from cold. Personal Medication kit few major medicines like cold, fever, and stomach pain sometimes we will not good due to climate change.