Dalhousie- Chamba

Dalhousie- Chamba is one of the popular excursion routes that take the tourist through the mountainous regions of Dalhousie to the city of Chamba. The region is resplendent in scenic beauty and has also inherited the rich architectural heritage of the state. A trip from Dalhousie to Chamba is one of the most frequented tours from Dalhousie.

The city of Chamba is located at a distance of 56 kilometers from the hill town of Dalhousie. With the religious site, architectural extravaganzas and the exotic palaces, the city of Chamba is known as the ornamental jewel in the heart of the state. The foundation of the city was laid in the 10th century by Raja Sahil Verman who named the city after his daughter, Champavati. The Chaugan or the promenade lies in the center of the town. The sacred temples and the magnificent palaces can be visited by the tourists while on a tour of the city of Chamba.

The Lakshminarayan temples retain the old world charm of the 10th and the 11th centuries in which it was constructed. The temples are dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Vishnu. The Rang Mahal is one of the most popular palaces of the region that was constructed in the year 1750. The interiors of the palace are ornamented with inlaid motifs and designs that are typical of the archaic style of architecture of the region. The tourists may also visit the Bhuri Singh museum which is the repository of the art and aesthetic heritage of Chamba.



Last Updated on 9/13/2011