Chamba
Chamba is an ancient hill station in India. Chamba is the land of antiquity, art and scenic beauty. Chamba is a wonder for every visitor.
Chamba was founded by Raja Verman. He named the town after his daughter Champavati. It is located in the middle of the Shivalik ranges. Chamba is famous for its temples.
The weather in Chamba is alpine. The summers are mild and winters are cold. Chamba and adjoining areas have immense scope of leisure pursuits. The waters, hills, plateaus and the snowline, which can be sighted from any of the buildings and the main square, make a spectacle that can become an inspiration for many painters and poets.
Chamba is known for its festivals. The Sui Mata festival is held for four days in March/April every year in memory of princess Sui, who gave her life to protect the people of Chamba. Women in Chamba revere her and her image is carried from the Old Palace named Rangmahal to her small shrine accompanied by singing and dancing.
The Minjar festival is celebrated in late July/early August every year. The origin of this festival goes back to the 10th century AD. This festival marks the harvesting of the annual maize crop. It culminates with a procession to River Ravi and throwing of the silk tassels or Minjars representing sheaves of maize, worn by men and women into the river.
Chamba's prime attractions are Bhuri singh Museum, Champawati Temple, Chaurashi Temple, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Lama Dal, Markula Devi Temple, Pangi Valley, Parbati Valley, Shakti Temple, Chamera Lake, Killar, Bandal Valley, Salooni, Sarol etc.
Chamba is an ancient hill station in India. Chamba is the land of antiquity, art and scenic beauty. Chamba is a wonder for every visitor.
Chamba was founded by Raja Verman. He named the town after his daughter Champavati. It is located in the middle of the Shivalik ranges. Chamba is famous for its temples.
The weather in Chamba is alpine. The summers are mild and winters are cold. Chamba and adjoining areas have immense scope of leisure pursuits. The waters, hills, plateaus and the snowline, which can be sighted from any of the buildings and the main square, make a spectacle that can become an inspiration for many painters and poets.
Chamba is known for its festivals. The Sui Mata festival is held for four days in March/April every year in memory of princess Sui, who gave her life to protect the people of Chamba. Women in Chamba revere her and her image is carried from the Old Palace named Rangmahal to her small shrine accompanied by singing and dancing.
The Minjar festival is celebrated in late July/early August every year. The origin of this festival goes back to the 10th century AD. This festival marks the harvesting of the annual maize crop. It culminates with a procession to River Ravi and throwing of the silk tassels or Minjars representing sheaves of maize, worn by men and women into the river.
Chamba's prime attractions are Bhuri singh Museum, Champawati Temple, Chaurashi Temple, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Lama Dal, Markula Devi Temple, Pangi Valley, Parbati Valley, Shakti Temple, Chamera Lake, Killar, Bandal Valley, Salooni, Sarol etc.