Located at an height of 2000 to 12000 feet, the beautiful district of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh enthralls and enchants the tourist with its exotic view of nature. The Chamba district geographically lies between 32° 11' 30'' north latitude and 75° 49' to 77° 3' 30'' east longitude. Chamba is blessed with natural scenic beauty with many well known tourist spots within its area.
The district of Chamba covers a total area of 6,528 sq. km with a population of 460,499. Chamba district has a rich historical and cultural past which is reflected in the various religious and literary texts of the bygone days. Keeping in trend with the vibrant past of the state, the Chamba district has many noted place of tourist interest that attracts several tourist through out the year. Some of the important tourist spots of Chamba are:
- Chaugan- Chaugan reflects the cultural life of the people of Chamba. One can experience the rich architectural structures of the ancient times in Chaugan
- Laxmi Narayan Temple- An important religious place of the district, the Laxmi Narayan Temple draws several devotees all over the year to seek divine blessing from the Supreme Being
- Sui Mata Temple- One of the renowned temple of Chambal, the Sui Mata temple has a long history. Apart from the religious importance of the place, the Temple is famous for its beautiful architecture
- Akhand Chandi Palace- Once an abode of the royal blue blood of Raja Umed Singh, the Akhand Chandi Palace attracts tourist for its rich architectural style and beautifully engraved paintings on its walls
- Rang Mahal- An architectural wonder of the bygone days, the Rang Mahal now houses many workshops that make beautiful shoes
The Chamba district is well connected with the rest of Himachal Pradesh by good roads.
