Places to Visit in Chamba
Top Tourist Places in Chamba recommended by travellers
Saho
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
Saho is
one of the prettiest villages in Himachal Pradesh. It is located on a
breathtaking plateau and is on the right bank of River Sal. Hidden in groves of
trees, you can see the very famous Shiva
Temple. Here, Lord Shiva
is worshipped in his moon-crowned or Chandrashekhar manifestation....
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Rang Mahal
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Monument
Rang Mahal is one the largest monuments of the region made using brick. Located in Surara Mohalla, it exhibits a fusion of Mughal and British architectures. The foundation stone of the palace was laid by Raja Umed Singh of Chamba. The structure was completed in the year 1860 under Raj Sri Singh,...
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Chamunda Devi Temple
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Religious
The Chamunda Devi Temple is one of the most frequented worship centres in the region, dedicated to Chamunda Devi, a manifestation of Goddess Durga who killed demons like Chanda and Munda, according to Hindu mythology. The shrine was built by Raja Umed Singh in 1762.
The attractions of...
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Sui Mata Temple
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Religious
Sui Mata Temple, a frequently visited Hindu pilgrim centre, is situated at the intersection of Chamunda Devi Temple and Brajeswari Temple. The temple is dedicated to the regional princess of Chamba, Sui, who sacrificed her life for the people of her kingdom. The temple depicts the story of Sui...
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Laxmi Narayan Temple
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Religious
The Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the most revered places of the region, which was built by Raja Sahil Verman. The shrine, constructed in the 10th century, is devoted to the Vaishnavite sect. The main attraction of the temple includes the wooden chattries, which are built with regard to dynamic...
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Bhuri Singh Museum
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Museum
Bhuri Singh Museum is one of the major tourist attractions of the Chamba valley, which houses Basohli and Kangra paintings. The miniature artwork was displayed with the view to honour Raja Bhuri Singh. The acclaimed museum was established on September 14, 1908.
The gallery features the...
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Champavati Temple
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Religious
Built in
the Shikhara style, a Nepali form of architecture which comprises a curved
cylindrical structure divided into five or nine parts and ending in a bell
shaped dome, the temple
of Goddess Champavati is
steeped in legend. Champavati was a princess, the daughter of Raja Sahil
Varman....
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Hari Rai Temple
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Religious
A lesser
known but historically significant landmark, the Hari Rai Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in
his Chaturmurti manifestation. The temple was built in the 11th century by
Salabhana and occupies the north-west corner of the main Chaugan, the grassy
promenade which was the official...
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Vajreshwari Temple
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Religious
This
temple is dedicated to the Goddess Vajreshwari or Yogini Devi. This ferocious
warrior Goddess is surrounded by much myth. One story says that the Gods,
troubled by a demon performed a huge ritual around a fire (yajna) to pray for
deliverance. Indra, the short tempered God of thunder and...
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Akhand Chandi Palace
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Palace
The Akhand Chandi Palace is a major attraction of Chamba, which was built during 1747 to 1765. The palace of Raja Umed Singh features a distinct roof of green colour, which was modernised by Raja Sham Singh with the help of British engineers. The successors of Raja Sham Sigh also added new...
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Minjar Mela
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
If you
plan your trip in the months of July-August or Shravan according to Hindu
calendar, you can attend the fascinating Minjar Fair. This fair, declared a
state fair by the government is attended by people from all over Himachal.
Minjar is the local term for the silk tassel worn by locals....
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Dayanand Math
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
The
Dayanand Math is based on the teachings of the Arya Samaj. It was founded in
1970 and is today a great religious centre. When it was first built Julhakri,
its location was absolutely abandoned and unheard of. Swami Sarvanand Maharaj
of Punjab is its founder, but the running of
the Math...
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Chowari Jot (Chowari Pass)
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
Chowari
jot is almost midway between Chamba and Chowari. As you cross this pass, you
will see the gorgeous Khajjiar on one side and Kainthli Dhar-slopes bristling
with Pine and Deodar trees. What’s unusual about this is that you will actually
be travelling on hills that are covered with...
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Chaugan
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Other
Chaugan, located in the centre of the township, is a hub of all social and cultural activities. Meaning four sided; the arena is enveloped in the midst of administrative buildings and a shopping centre. Laid during the British era in 1980, Chaugan has a terraced green grass surface which is 800 m...
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Church of Scotland Mission
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Religious
The Church of Scotland Mission, a major attraction of the town, was built in 1863 by Rev. William Ferguson, which was taken over by the Church of Scotland in 1973. The Church of Scotland, also known as Presbyterian Church or St. Andrew’s Church, is built in fine stone masonry. The walls of...
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Chaurasi Temple
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Religious
Chaurasi Temple is among the major attractions of Chamba, built in a Shikara style. The shrine was constructed by Raja Sahil Varman in the memory of his daughter Champavati. Champavati was worshipped as a goddess in Chamba.
The shrine houses a sculpture of Goddess Mahishasuramardini...
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Brajeshwari Devi Temple
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 17Places to Visit in Chamba
- Type: Religious
Brajeshwari Devi Temple is one of the renowned Hindu pilgrim centres, which is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Popular for its carved sculptures, the shikara style shrine is visited by Hindu devotees throughout the year.
One of the main attractions of the temple is the wooden...
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