Dalhousie-Bharmour tours are among the most popular weekend tours from Dalhousie. Located in the Budhil valley at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level, Bharmour is known for its picturesque beauty. Bharmour, once called Brahmapura, is located about 112 kilometers from Dalhousie and about 69 kilometers from Chamba. Bharmour is home to the Gaddi tribe and is also known as Gadderan.
Bharmour, the ancient capital of the Chamba Hill State, is situated along the Ravi River. Bharmour was the capital of the Chamba Hill State between 6th to 10th centuries. Raja Meru Verman was the first king to consolidate his power in this region. Raja Meru Verman came to the throne of Bharmour after defeating the local Thakurs and Ranas.
According to the legend, Bharmour was the abode of Goddess Brahmani. It is said that Brahmani Devi had a son, who was fond of a bird (choker). One day, when a peasant killed the bird, Brahmani Devi's son was shocked to death. Bereaved by the death of her son, Brahmani Devi buried herself alive at the site. After Brahmani Devi, Bharmour was named as Brahmapura.
Another legend states that on his way to Manimahesh, Lord Shiva visited Bharmour. Lord Shiva had halted for a night at this place. Therefore, he lit a fire and settled at the vatika of the Brahmani Devi. Seeing the fire, Brahmani Devi was infuriated and she ordered Lord Shiva and the 84 sidhas to leave the vatika. Brahmani Devi condescended to the wish of Lord Shiva, who insisted on settling at the site. Transforming themselves into 84 lingas, the 84 sidhas settled at Bharmour.
Therefore, thousands of tourists come to Bharmour to pay reverence to Brahmani Devi. In fact, Dalhousie-Bharmour tour is among the significant trips from Dalhousie.
Last Updated on 9/13/2011
