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HOW
TO REACH
By Air - Nearest airport is Dharamshala connected to Delhi by Vayudoot
services.
By Rail - Nearest railhead is Pathankot (120 kms) which is connected to all
the major cities of India..
By Road - Important road distances are: Amritsar 245 kms, Kangra 180 kms,
Pathankot 120 kms, Shimla 422 kms, Manali 470 kms, Mandi 334 kms,
Jammu 229 kms, Dharamshala 180 kms, Dalhousie 56 kms, Khajjiar
30 kms etc
WHEN TO GO
Best time to travel Chamba is between March to June.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Laxmi Narayan Temple - It is the main
temple of Chamba town was built by Sahil Varman in the 10th century
AD. The temple has been built in the Shikhara style. It is the most
famous tourist attraction place in Chamba. There are six temples
dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.Three temples are dedicated to
Lord Vishnu, and another three to Lord Shiva.
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Manimahesh temple - This is one of the most
famous temples of the Chaurasi temple at Bharmour. The temple is in
shikhara style dedicated to Manimahesh, in the name of Lord Shiva. the
idol of worship is a shivalinga placed in side the temple surrounded
by a number of other small images including those of ganesh and Durga
with a child in her lap. The bull Nandi, the mount of Shiva stands in
front of the temple. The bull is considerable in size, its height
being five feet while the pedestal is 13 inches high, the tail,right
ear and the bell suspended from the neack are broken.
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Gandhi Gate - The Viceroy of British Government
Lord Curzon had got a warm welcome by a bright orange gateway built in
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Bhuri Singh Museum -
The rich culture of this valley yhe Basohli and Kangra style of
paintings is collected in this musium .Particularly the miniature
paintings of the this two schools are jewells of Indian classic
paintings.
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Champavati Temple - This temple is located
behind the City Police Post and Treasury building. As mentioned
earlier the temple was built by Raja Sahil Varman in memory of his
daughter Champavati who is believed to have influenced her father to
set-up Chamba at its present location. The temple is in the Shikhara
style with elaborate stone carving and the wheel roof. The size of
this temple is equivalent to the largest of the Laxmi Narayana Temple.
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Dalhousie -
All local site seeing can be done on foot in Dalhousie. The main
tourist attractions are Panchpula, Kalatop and Khajiar lake. |
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Chamunda Devi temple - This is one of the famous
temples in this quieenee valley,The Chamunda Devi temple is dedicated
to goddess Chamunda,the wrathful form of Durga.One can find the fine
wood carved ceiling featuring animal and floral motifs .This temple is
located in the hilltop and gives a clear view of the Chamba valley
.The devoties offer little brass bells to get their wish
fulfilled.footprints of the Goddess is one more thing one can see. |
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Khajjiar - It is one of the most scenic saucer
shaped plateau and is surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests. Its
beauty has further been enhanced by a small lake in the centre with a
floating Island and a temple of Khajjiar deity. There is plenty of
wild life in the forest and the area has been brought under Wild Life
Sanctuary, There is a 9 hole Golf ground here but is no more in
regular use. The lake has been taken up for improvement. It is known
as the Gulmarg of Himachal Pradesh. Tourism accommodation is available
for stay.
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Fairs & Festivals - Chamba is famous for its
vivid festivals. The Sui Mata festival is held for four days in
March/April every year in memory of princess Sui. She is known to have
scrificed her life for the cause of her people,that is, the people of
Chamba.
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Trekking - Chamba valley is famous for
trekking as it has three well-definned snow ranges Laskar,Dhauladhar
and Pir Panjal.
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WHERE TO EAT
There are few good restaurants in the city and you can also try the
restaurants at the luxury hotels.
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