Chamba was founded by the king Sahil Verman in memory of her daughter Champawati,who is worshipped as goddess by local peoples of Chamba.This town has an anc ient temple dedicated to Champawati called as Champawati temple.
Chamba is situated at the banks of river Ravi and it is the land of marvellous beauty.Chamba has three snow clad ranges of Himlaya-Pir Panjal,Dauladhar and Zanskar ranges.So,Chamba truly lies in the lap of Great Himalyan Ranges.Being here you will feel you are so close to nature.The ambience,the calmity of environment will surely have a sooyhing effect on mind of people who visit this small hill-station of Himachal Pradesh.
How to get thereChamba is well connected to rest of country through road.Distances of various cities from Chamba are as follows-
Delhi-500 kms.
Chandigarh-240 kms
Shimla-325 kms
Jammu-200 kms
(All distances in approximation)
Railway-Chamba is not connected through railways.Nearest railway station is Pathankot which is about 90 kms.from here.From Pathankot you have to travel by bus or Taxi to reach here.
Air-The nearest airport is Amritsar which is about 200kms. from here.
Best time to VisitBest time to visit Chamba is from April to October.If you are fond of witer trekking then December to February is best time for you as peaks are covered with snow during these days.
Dont forget to read my post on Places to see in Chamba.
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