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Town in the Himachal Pradesh, India
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Chamba is a town in the Chamba district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
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Shikhara style.
The temple is named after Champavati, daughter of King Sahil Verman, who built it in her memory. It is said that Champavati influenced her father to set up Chamba city at the present location. Champavati is now venerated as a goddess. This temple is constructed in Shikara style, with wheel roof and stone curving. It is almost as big as the Laxmi Narayan Temple.
This temple is dedicated to the goddess Chamunda in her terrific form. This temple is of a later class and is made in hill type architecture.
Vishnu temple
Chamba's main temple, built in the 10th century by King Sahil Verman in Shikara style. It continued to be embellished by the Rajas who succeeded to the throne of Chamba.
Almost 1000 years old and dedicated to Goddess of lightning, Vajreshwar Devi. Architecture of the temple is in Shikhara style.
The Palace of the Raja of Chamba, Sahil Verman. It has been turned into the Government College.
Has antique items on display.
One of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh. It's perfect for photographing nature.
Also houses a small post office, has a hosiery where hosiery items along with Chamba Rumal, which has an image of a finely embroidered miniature painting on it, can be bought.
Indian and Chinese food
Restaurant, conference hall and terrace lounge with panoramic view of Chamba Town.
Privately owned hotel providing good accommodation.
Privately owned hotel providing good accommodation.
Run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC). Has cheap and good accommodation with friendly staff.
A family-run guest house 10 km north of Chamba, providing trekking services, cookery courses and eco-tourism.
Small market with over 200 shops built around parks of different size and a newly built complex by the museum.
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation operates long distance services throughout the state and from locations in the neighboring states, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi.
Read in the guideChamba town is not big so walking around the town is the best option.
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