Chamba Tourism

Chamba, an ancient Pahari capital was founded in 920 A.D. by King Sahil Verma of Chamba
Located	Chamba is located at a height of 996 meters on the South bank of river Ravi. 610 km from Delhi
Best time to visit	May to July and September to November,
Tourist Attractions	Champawati Temple, Minjar fair, Bhuri Singh Museum, Chaurashi Temple

Located at a height of 996 meters on the South bank of river Ravi. Chamba, an ancient Pahari capital was founded in 920 A.D. by King Sahil Verma of Chamba.

He named this site after his much loved daughter Champawati. Later on the king got a temple made in honour of his daughter Champawati. She is worshipped as a Goddess in Chamba at the Champawati Temple. Chamba is known today as a land of antiquity, art, culture, and enchanting beauty.

This region is covered by three well distinct snowy ranges the Dhauladhar range, the Pir Panjal range and the Zanskar range. Chamba is also famous for Minjar fair, held each year in the month of July.

Bhuri Singh Museum is the main attraction at Chamba Valley. This museum opened on is 14 September 1908. Named after King Bhuri Singh, who ruled over Chamba from 1904 to 1919. This museum is known for its paintings.

Another very famous temple at Chamba is the Chaurashi Temple dedicated to Ganesh, Lakshmi Devi, Manimahesh and Nar Singh gods in Bharmour.

Access to Chamba

Chamba is well connected by rail, road and air. Road connects Chamba and major cities of the state. Delhi is 580 kms and Khajjiar is 24 kms from Chamba and reachable by buses and taxis.

The nearest railway station is at Pathankot in Punjab which is at 116 kms from Chamba. From here, taxis and buses can be availed to reach the town.

This hill station of Himachal Pradesh is also well connected by air. The nearest airport is Gaggal airport in Kangra which is at a distance of 170 kms. Buses and taxis are available to reach Chamba from the airport.