Chamba Travel Guide

The all time favourite destination of movie-makers, Chamba is the most stunning hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Often admired for its natural beauty, this beautiful hamlet stands on the right bank of the river Ravi. A favourite hill destination of tourist, honeymooners and adventure-thrillers, this place is well known for its splendid architecture and a base for numerous excursions. People from every corner of the country and world visit this place throughout the year. Snow-capped peaks, lush green hills, meandering river and cool ambiance encourage all kinds of visitors to visit this place at least once in lifetime. It is a small attractive tourist destination of Himachal Pradesh and universally known for its exquisite natural beauty. Apart from its several natural wonders, its pleasant climate enhances its significance. In plains, when the summers are boiling due to high temperatures, the weather here remains quite pleasing. On the other hand, winters are snowy, cool and dry.

Prime Attractions
Being a small place, there are several beautiful places and things that one can see and experience in Chamba. Akhand Chandi Palace, Champavati temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, Rang Mahal, Sui Mata temple, Manimahesh Lake, Dalhousie and etc are the few major attractions where one visit. Apart from, you can also visit Bhuri Singh Museum which is named after Raja Bhuri Singh who ruled this place for almost 15 years. Right from paintings of Bhagwat Purana and Ramayana in peculiar style to major items of collections such as coins, hill jewellery and costumes-both traditional and royal, one can experience there the true culture of Himachal. The Museum remains open throughout the year expect on Monday.

Things to Experience
Awesome trekking trails and cool weather makes this place a perfect place for adventure lovers. Apart from one can also enjoy here Golf, Trekking, Heli-Skiing, Skiing, Para-gliding and etc. Built on colonial style, hotels of Chamba is also worth to experience which are reasonable but offers a true luxury.

How to Get there
People who want to visit this place can use any route for their tour to Chamba as it is well connected with road and air. Apart from, the nearest broad gauge railway is at Chakki Bank and Pathankot.