Trending 5 Tourist Places to see in Chamba

Chamba features as one of the most visited places in the tour chart of the visitors. The harmonizing blend of a busy township amidst the serenity of the mountains makes Chamba prominent sightseeing and night-staying spot. Chamba is located on the banks of the Ravi River and is quite historic since it traces its root back to the second century BC. This place is under the rule of the rajas before British domination and over the years this town has transformed into a lively hill retreat. 

There are many Chamba sightseeing places to see and enjoy in Chamba. There are many temples in this town such as the Shikhara-styled Laxmi Narayana Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple on the opposite bank of the Ravi River. The ancient Bharmour, Rang Mahal are some of the other notable tourist spots in Chamba. These places aside from the town itself full of life and amenities and arranges for various festivities.

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Best sightseeing places to visit in Chamba

Some of the best Chamba sightseeing places are such as –

Bharmour

Traveling eastwards along the Ravi River, one comes to the ancient capital of Chamba i.e. Bharmour. It is located at a height of 1,981 meters (6,500 feet) from sea level. This place is located at a distance of 69 Km from the new capital. This place possesses ancient temples built in the 8th, 9th, and 10th centuries. Bharmour temple is built in the Shikhara style with a spire. Bharmour is an arduous trek over high mountains to the beautiful lake known as Mani-Mahesh where thousands of devotees gather every year to endeavor puja on festive occasions. 

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Chamunda Devi Temple

Chamunda Devi Temple is one of the holy pilgrims located on the mount of Shah Madar range hills. This place sits on the bank of the Baner River. It is located at a distance of 15-16 Km from Dharamshala and was built by Raja Umed Singh in 1762. Chamunda Devi Temple is well-connected via road transportation. This temple is based on wood and has a gabled roof, making it the only wooden temple around Himachal Pradesh.  

This temple is encompassed by Pathair and Lahla forest of whose lush greenery makes it such a prominent venue for outings and traveling. Chamunda Devi temple is devoted to the Goddess Kali who is also known as the Goddess of War. This temple is sculpted beautifully with great interiors plated with silver sheets and intricate carvings like wood carvings, toys, pottery, and many more others. The shrine of Goddess Chamunda is pretty simple and sober, making it even more alluring. This temple also showcases the famed paintings of Kangra. This place is often engulfed with people during the Navaratras and has an influx of people at other times of the year too.

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Rang Mahal

Rang Mahal is one of the iconic Chamba sightseeing buildings in Chamba. This iconic building was built by Raja Umed Singh in the 18th century. This red color building brings forth an astonishing fusion of British and Mughal architecture. The interiors of this Mahal have been beautified with beautiful presents a stunning sight. This building has now been taken over by the state handicrafts department and houses a handicraft emporium. You can buy many local specialties from this emporium. These specialties may include shawls and hankerchiefs spun on wooden looms, which are attractive. 

This emporium opens daily from 10 AM to 1 PM and then again from 2 PM to 5 PM. It remains closed on Sundays. There is no entry fee for this emporium so you have a double bonanza. Enjoy the beauty of this building and buy some local stuff at very reasonable prices. Do not forget to buy local Chamba pickles from this emporium.

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Bhalei Mata Temple

This temple was built by Raja Pratap Singh. Raja Pratap Singh is known to be a religious king and has been accredited to the construction of many nearby religious buildings. The religious king has that the deity appeared in his dream. The deity asked him to look for her image lying in a place called Bhran which is a few kilometers away from the current temple location. Raja Pratap Singh and his officials willed to take the image of the deity to Chamba to build the temple. During their return journey, they stopped at Bhalei Village to take a break. But were unable to live the image from the ground to take it back to Chamba district. Raja Pratap Singh take it as the deity’s wish to stay at Bhalei Village and built this temple at that place where the image was position. 

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Lakshmi Narayan Temple

Lakshmi Narayan Temple is one of the main temples in the Chamba District. This temple was built in the 10th century by Raja Chhatra Singh who sent his sons to Vindhyas Mountain to get marbles. These marbles were bought for the construction of the Vishnu Idol. The outstanding feature of this temple is that one can view the deity by standing at the entrance itself. This temple has wooden chantries and a shell roof at the top which protect this temple against snowfall.

This temple’s design and architecture are done in such a way that it suits all types of climatic conditions. This temple has a metallic image of Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. This temple also has sculptures of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Laxmi, and Lord Krishna. The image of Lord Vishnu in this temple is made up of phenomenal marbles bought from Vindhyachal Mountains. This temple is built in Shikhara Style and opens up twice a day in two halves. The outstanding time to visit this temple is from April to October.

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Conclusion

These are some of the best Chamba sightseeing places to see in Chamba. Chamba is preeminent for its beautiful landscapes, local culture, and its glorious surroundings which are sure to leave you stunned.