Situated in the northwestern part of the state of Himachal Pradesh in the northern region of India, the town of Chamba lies on the River Ravi, in a valley between two mountain ridges. Chamba is 56 km from Dalhousie. The weather in Chamba is alpine. April-June, the summer period here is easygoing and winters are cold (November-February) here. In July-September, this region experiences the southwestern monsoon rains.
If one has a glimpse at the history of Chamba, then one can easily know that it was a part of the Mughal Empire and later it became the part of various Sikh kingdoms. Finally it came under the control of British and became a part of the state of Himachal Pradesh. The town was named after Raja Varman’s daughter Champavati. Positioned among the Shivalik ranges, this small town of Chamba is well-known for its holy places.
TemperatureSummer 39deg. Cel - 8 degree Cel, Winter 10 deg Cel - 1.1 degree Cel
Getting ThereAirport:
Nearest railhead is Pathankot (120 kms) which is connected to all the major cities of India.
By Rail:
Nearest railhead is Pathankot (120 kms) which is connected to all the major cities of India.
By Road:
Important road distances are: Amritsar 245 kms, Kangra 180 kms, Pathankot 120 kms, Shimla 422 kms, Manali 470 kms, Mandi 334 kms, Jammu 229 kms, Dharamshala 180 kms, Dalhousie 56 kms, Khajjiar 30 kms etc.
Best Season to visitMarch-June
Tourist AttractionLaxmi Narayan Temple, Brajreshwari Devi temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, Sui Mata Temple, Dalhousie, Khajjiar and Bharmaur.
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