Chamba District — Dalhousie, Khajjiar & Ancient Temple Kingdoms

Himachal Pradesh · Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov · 650–6400 m altitude

About Chamba

Chamba is Himachal's most underrated district. The old Chamba town has ancient temples dating back 1,000+ years. Dalhousie is a former British cantonment with colonial charm. Khajjiar is the Mini Switzerland of India — a circular meadow ringed by deodars.

Quick Facts

District HQ

Chamba

Area

6528 km²

Altitude

650–6400 m

Best Season

Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

Summer Temp

15–30°C

Winter Temp

-5–10°C

Nearest Airport

Gaggal / Pathankot

From Delhi

553 km

Top Places to Visit in Chamba

DalhousieFormer British cantonment at 2,036 m. Churches, cottages, pine forests.
KhajjiarMini Switzerland of India. 1.5 km circular meadow, deodar ring, lake.
Chamba TownAncient capital. Lakshmi Narayan temple complex. Chaugan ground.
Manimahesh LakeSacred lake at 4,080 m below Manimahesh Kailash (5,653 m). Annual yatra.
BharmaurFormer capital. Chaurasi temples complex — 84 ancient shrines.

Local Food & Cuisine

MadraBabruMithaChamba ChukhDham

Famous For

Khajjiar (Mini Switzerland)DalhousieManimahesh YatraChamba Rumal

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