Himachal
Pradesh
Pradesh
Tourist Place in Chamba
| Location: | Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 39°C,8°C: Winter:10°C, 1.1°C |
| STD Code: | 01899 |
| Best Times: | April to Mid July and Mid September to December. |
| Attractions: | Champavati Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, Bhuri Singh Museum |
| Language: | Hindi, Punjabi, English, Himachali |
Champavati Temple
Champavati Temple is an famous temple which is dedicated to Goddess Champavati, the patron deity of Chamba. It is said that the temple was constructed by the father of the Goddess, King Sahil Verman.
Katasan Devi Temple
Katasan Devi Temple is located at Baira Siul Project, nearly 30 km from Chamba valley. One of the main reasons for the popularity of the temple comprises of its calm, peaceful and serene locales that offer beautiful views of the valley.
Chamunda Devi Temple
Chamunda Devi Temple situated on a hilltop of chamba. Chamunda devi temple is an ancient temple of Chamunda Mata which is dedicated to Goddess Chamunda, one of the incarnations of Goddess Durga. Just behind the main temple, is a small shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Vajreshwari Temple
Vajreshwari Temple is dedicated to Devi Vajreshwari, the Goddess of Lightening. It has also been built as per the Shikhara style of architecture. It is believed that the age of this temple was about more than 1000 years.
Chowgan
Chowgan is an grassland which is situtated at heart of the city, Chowgan is the hub of local trade. It is also the starting point of the procession that forms a part of the Minjar Fair.
Bhuri Singh Museum
Bhuri Singh Museum was inaugurated on 14th September 1908, during the reign of Raja Bhuri Singh. This museum is situated close to Chaugan town of Chamba, it was initially started with the paintings donated by Raja Bhuri Singh.
Rang Mahal
Rang Mahal is built by Raja Umed Singh in the mid-18th century, it is also known as the 'Painted Palace'. It is situated at Chamba and was meant to serve as the residence of the royal women.
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