Hill Stations In India
Chamba
INTRODUCTION
(Chamba)
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.
Location
At an altitude of 926m.Chamba is 56 km from Dalhousie
via Khajjiar.
Distance 600 kms from Delhi
Weather Summer: 38C- 15C Winter: 15C-8C
Temperature(deg
C): Summer- Max. 39, Min. 8; Winter- Max. 10, Min. 1.1.
Languages
:Pahari(local language),Hindi and Himachali
Best Time to Visit : March-June
HISTORY(Chamba)
Chamba
was a part of the Mughal Empire and later became the part of various
Sikh kingdoms. It was finally taken over by the British and became
a part of the state of Himachal Pradesh.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.
PLACES
TO SEE (Chamba)
Laxmi
Narayan Temple It is the most famous tourist attraction
place in Chamba.There are six temples dedicated to Lord Shiva
and Lord Vishnu.Three temples are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and
another three to Lord Shiva.
Brajeshwari Devi Temple:This is the temple dedicated
to goddess Durga and is famous for the fine carved sculptures.The
style which makes the temple different from others is the shikara
style and in top there is a wooden amalaka.
Chamunda Devi Temple:This is one of the famous
temples in this quieenee valley,The Chamunda Devi temple is dedicated
to goddess Chamunda,the wrathful form of Durga.One can find the
fine wood carved ceiling featuring animal and floral motifs .This
temple is located in the hilltop and gives a clear view of the
Chamba valley .The devoties offer little brass
bells to get their wish fulfilled.footprints of the Goddess is
one more thing one can see.
Sui
Mata Temple:The sui mata temple is in between the Chamunda
Devi temple and Brajeswari temple.This temple is dedicated to
Sui Mata, the local princess of Chamba who sacrifice her life
for the people of her kingdom.Colourful paintings on the temple
wall depicts the story of SuiMata.
Gandhi Gate:The Viceroy of British Government
Lord Curzon had got a warm welcome by a bright orange gateway
built in 1900 . It is the main gatway of Chamba.
Bhuri
Singh Museum: The rich culture of this valley yhe Basohli
and Kangra style of paintings is collected in this musium .Particularly
the miniature paintings of the this two schools are jewells of
Indian classic paintings.
EXCURSION
(Chamba)
Dalhousie : Acquired by the British from the Raja of Chamba,
it is famous for its public schools.It is about 42 km from Chamba.
FAIRS
AND FESTIVALS
Chamba is famous for its vivid festivals. The Sui
Mata festival is held for four days in March/April every year
in memory of princess Sui. She is known to have scrificed her
life for the cause of her people,that is, the people of Chamba.
At
the time of the harvest of the maize crop which is the main crop
of this region the local people in order to show their happiness
and to enjoy after a hard toil celebrate.the festival is named
as Minjar festival.
TREKKING
Chamba
valley is famous for trekking as it has three well-definned snow
ranges Laskar,Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal .
TRANSPORT
AND COMMUNICATION
Air
: Nearest airport is Dharamshala connected to Delhi by Vayudoot
services.
Rail: Nearest railhead is Pathankot (120 kms) which is
connected to all the major cities of India.
Road: Important road distances are: Amritsar 245 kms, Kangra
180 kms, Pathankot 120 kms, Shimla 422 kms, Manali 470 kms, Mandi
334 kms, Jammu 229 kms, Dharamshala 180 kms, Dalhousie 56 kms,
Khajjiar 30 kms etc.
Local Transport: Buses,Auto,Taxis and Jeeps.
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