Chamba is a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh which is situated at a distance of 55 km away from Dalhousie. It was established by Raja Sahil Verma in 920 AD. The snow-clad mountains in and around Chamba are extremely popular for snow skiing.
Chamba is a home to the trekking trails which are suitable not only for the experienced trekkers but also for beginners. Trekking is easily considered as one of the best things to do in Chamba.
Chamba is a perfect place for boating, it available most popularly at Chamera Lake. Chamera lake is an ideal spot for basking in nature’s bounties. Taking a boat ride while you visit many beautiful places here such as Chamera Lake, Chamera Dam, and Panch Pulla etc near Chamba.
If you love shopping and also loves handcrafted and traditional items, then Chamba will turn out to be a shopping haven for you to buy as many souvenirs as you can. It provides you some beautiful shawl weaving and unique miniature paintings to needlecrafts and wood arts.
Camping in Chamba are perfect for all the wild and adventure spirited travellers. Camping in Chamba provides you fun experience, as you all will get a fair chance to stargaze, get closer to nature, and have a fun experience around bonfire together.
Chamba has several temple which hold some spiritual value. Most temples have the shikhara architecture here and are dedicated to Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu deities. These temple are not just known for their spiritual significance but it will also take you back in time with their awe-striking, ancient architecture.
River rafting in Chamba is a different thrill in getting yourself all worked up amid the gushing waters, crashing into the rocky banks. Chamba are known for various white water river rafting activities that are ideal for those seeking an adventurous experience in this town.
Chamba is not just white water rafting but it also offers other water sports such as kayaking and canoeing in Chamba. These are extremely peaceful and relaxing water sports through which you get a chance to enjoy the breathtaking views while you row at your own pace.
Chamba Central Park is also known as the Minjri Garden, overlooks the river Ravi and boasts of its mesmerizingly vibrant flora. Central park is the perfect location to view the sunsets and starry night skies and therefore a large number of visitors can be seen here.
Chamba hosted many local festivals which symbolize the historical values of this region and therefore reflect the ancient spirits as well as cultural aspects of Chamba. The two festivals in which you must participate are – Sui Mata Festival and Minjar Festival.
Your trip is incomplete without trying the local cuisine of Chamba. Many of the food outlets as well as roadside stalls in Chamba are worth eating at. Chamba also has many restaurant that serves delicious food and you must visit there during your trip to Chamba.
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