A small town, surrounded by lofty hill ranges on all the sides, Chamba is home to many temples in the “Shikara” style and hill type architecture. Its climate of course would attract the heat weary tourists in summers. Those who wish to enjoy snowfall can visit Chamba in the winter months. Read More

A small town, surrounded by lofty hill ranges on all the sides, Chamba is home to many temples in the “Shikara” style and hill type architecture. Its climate of course would attract the heat weary tourists in summers. Those who wish to enjoy snowfall can visit Chamba in the winter months.
Some of the exquisite temples in this town are Laxmi Narayan Temple, Champavati Temple, Vajreshwari Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, Hari Rai Temple and Bansi Gopal Temple. A heritage building is the Akhand Chandi Palace, originally the Palace of the Raja of Chamba, Sahil Verman. It hasnow been turned into the Government College. The Chowgan is Chamba’s wide concourse which is the hub of much of the town’s activity and also serves as its promenade.
One of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh is the Kalatop Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamba. Of historical interest is the display in the Bhuri Singh Museum and for the famous Chamba Rumal (handkerchief with finely embroidered miniature painting) one should visit Rang Mahal.
Best time to visit: March to October for scenic beauty and December to February for enjoying snowfall
Languages spoken: Hindi, Pahari
Climate: Pleasant summers, Cold in winters with snowfall
Holy places: Laxmi Narayan Temple, Champavati Temple, Vajreshwari Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, Hari Rai Temple, Bansi Gopal Temple, St. Andrew’s Church, Manimahesh Lake, Chatrari
Natural Attractions: Kalatop Khajjar Wildlife Sanctuary
Heritage Attractions: Akhand Chandi Palace, Rang Mahal, Bhuri Singh Museum, Bharmour