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Chamba the terrain of lord Shiva is renowned for its antiquity and untouched beauty. This small town is also acknowledged as the valley of milk and honey for its gushing streams, beautiful temples, mesmerizing paintings and pristine lake waters. The scintillating beauty of this small little town takes its viewers to the other world.
The origin of the city can be traced from the ancient times as Raja Sahil Verma established it in 920 A.D., after his adorable daughter Champavati. It lies at the height of about 996 m. above the sea level, on the bank of river Ravi in its southern side. This scenic hamlet is nestled in the lap of Himalayas. Here, you can experience Sub-Himalayan range of mountains, full of diverse flora and fauna, antiquity, art and scenic beauty, making your visit an extraordinary one. Chamba travel and tourism is a popular among the Indian and foreign tourists alike and for that the Chamba tour packages are a perfect way of exploring the splendor of the destination in North India.
General facts about Chamba Location: North India State: Himachal Pradesh Area: 6,528 sq. kms. Language: Pahari, Hindi, Garhwali and English Climate: Cold and Moderate Major Attractions: Champavati Temple, Vajreshwari Temple and Chamunda Devi Temple Ideal Time to Visit: March to June
Tourists sightseeing in Chamba The city is well known for its ancient temples and that can be traced from its origin. Some of the renowned religious places to visit in Chamba are Champavati Temple, Vajreshwari Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, Sui Mata Temple, Gandhi Gate, Hari Har Temple, Chaugan, Akhand Chandi Palace, Bhuri Singh Museum. Apart from its religious importance, the city has its attraction for its fairs and festivals and one such event is Minjar mela.
Climate of Chamba Summer in Chamba commences with the month of April and remains there till the last week of June. Here, the summers are pleasant with cold nights. Then in July, there comes monsoon on the front stage and lasts till August. The winters here starts in the month of December till February with sheer coldness and little rains. The best time for tourists to visit Chamba is between the months of March and June.
How to reach Chamba
Chamba by Air: Nearest airport is Dharamshala, which is connected to Delhi via Vayudoot services.
Chamba by Rail: Nearest railway terminal is Pathankot (120 kms) connecting major cities in India.
Chamba by Road:By the State Highway No. 33/35, Chamba is connected to all parts of the country.