The town of
Chamba can be easily presented as the advertisement of the tourism potential of the state of Himachal Pradesh. Located between east longitude 75°45' to 77°33' and north latitude 32°10' to 33°13', Chamba stands on the banks of River Ravi. It lies in the valley between Zanshkar and Dhauladhar ranges, which is in the southern side of the inner Himalayas. The Chamba Town is a vibrant place with modern amenities but with a dose of old world charm. It is situated amidst magnificent mountainous landscapes and offers numerous tourists spots. It also provides opportunities for adventure sports freaks and trekkers.
Chamba was established by Raja Sahil Varman in the early tenth century. The heart of the city is Chaughan, which is lush green meadow quite scarce among the hilly surroundings. The place is blessed with several religious and tourists attractions. Some of the popular religious sites are:-
- Champavati Temple
- Vajreshwari Temple
- Sui Mata Temple
- Chamunda Devi Temple
- Hari Rai Palace
- Laxmi Narayan Temple
- Majar of Sai Jamal Shah
Some of the historic places of the wonderful town are:-
- Akhand Chandi Palace
- Bhuri Singh Museum
- Rang Mahal
Some other kind of tourism sires and few recent attractions are given below too:-
- Rock Garden, Devi Dehra
- Church of Scotland
- Art Gargden
- Minjar Camping Site
Chamba is home to few wild life sanctuaries, they are:
- Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary
- Tundah Sanctuary
- Gamgul Sanctuary
- Sechu Tuan Nala Sanctuary
- Kugti Sanctuary
A visit to
Chamba will give you a completeness of a great Himalayan escapade.
Last Updated on : 07 December 2010
