ABOUT CHAMBA:

• Charming Chamba founded by Raja Sahil Varman in early 10^th century.
• Nestles on a plateau on the right bank of the river Ravi, like a medieval Italian village fortress.
• Known for ornately carved temples, palaces and stylised buildings.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Satwari Airport, Jammu (IXJ), 245 kms away from Chamba and Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar (ATQ), 230 kms away from Chamba.
• Rail: Pathankot Railway Station, Pathankot, 120 kms away from Chamba.
• Road: Well connected by road.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

For more information visit  https://himachaltourism.gov.in/destination/chamba/

ATTRACTIONS OF CHAMBA

Laxmi Narayana Temple:

• Richly carved temple complex in ‘Shikara’ style was built by Sahil Varman in the 10^th century.
• Other shrines in the complex are – Radha Krishna temple, Shiva Temple of Chandragupta and Gauri Shankar Temple etc.

Hari Rai Temple:

• 11^th century shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Chaugan:

• Grassy ground is a public promenade in the heart of Chamna.

ATTRACTIONS AROUND CHAMBA

Bharmaur:

• 65 kms away from Chamba city.
• Original capital of Chamba state is studded with a number of ancient temples and monuments.
• Most important existing shrine are – Manimahesh, Lakshnadevi, Ganesh and Nar Singh.

Manimahesh:

• 35 kms from away from Chamba.
• Sacred lake of Manimahesh nestles at a height of 3950 metres.
• The peak called as Manimahesh Kailash.
• On the bank of the lake is a small marble Shivalinga called as ‘Chaumukha’.
• Pilgrim site is considered to be as important as the shrine of Amarnath, Kedarnath and Rameswaram etc.