Chamba district is the northwestern district of Himachal Pradesh, in India, with its headquarters in Chamba town. The towns of Dalhousie, Khajjhiar and Churah Valley are popular hill stations and vacation spots for the people from the plains of northern India.
Image: Lakshana Devi temple (6133021771)
Image: Khajjiar Dalhousie
Image: Snowy peaks at dalhousie
Image: View of Saach pass
Chamba is a town in the Chamba district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. According to the 2001 Indian census, Chamba has a population of 20,312 people. Located at an altitude of 1,006 metres (3,301 ft) above mean sea level, the town is situated on the banks of the Ravi River, at its confluence with the Sal River.
Chamba town from across the river
Champa Devi Temple near old market place, 1860
Narasimha Temple, Bharmaur, the ancient capital of the district (1875).
The remoteness and ruggedness of the Ravi River valley secured Chamba from successful invasions for around 1,000 years.