Chamba

State
Himachal Pradesh


Location
By the Ravi River, bordering J&K, 52 km north-east of Dalhousie


Distance
600 Km from Delhi


By Road
The best option is to travel from Delhi by road. Delhi to Haridwar is 229 kms. On National Highway no. NH-47. The climb from Haridwar to Joshimath is 257 kms. and takes about 13 to 15 hours. We suggest a stay at Rishikesh to break the journey if required


Route
NH1A to Jallandhar via Ludhiana; NH1A to Pathankot; NH20 to Chakki; state roads to Chamba via Dalhousie


When to go
April to October

Chamba was founded by Raja Varman who named the town after his daughter Champavati.The small town of Chamba is located amidst the Shivalik ranges and is famous for its temples. The architecture of the temples of Chamba reflects the unmatched architectural superiority of the Indian sculptures.Chamba has a grassy promenade which is the focus for the Sui Mata and Minjar festivals.
Nestled on the bank of the river Ravi, Chamba. The town stands on a plateau on the right bank of the Ravi river valley between Dhauladhar and Zanskar ranges south of the inner Himalayas