Why visit Chamba?
Chamba is a picturesque hamlet situated in the laps of Himalayas and has successfully tempting tourists from a long time with its celestial and unrivaled bounteousness. Located amidst dense Pine trees and Deodar forests, Chamba offers invigorating views of the Himalayas.
The best part about visiting Chamba is you can experience quietude here and let the whispering winds converse with you while you stroll through the town. If you’ll walk beyond the crowded marketplace, you'll be greeted by the enchanting views of the snow-shrouded Himalayan peaks of Thalay Sagar and Jonli.
On clear mornings you can soak the unparallel beauty of the kaleidoscopic Langtang range that lies burnished on the northern skyline. During the full moon nights, the pearly white stars appear as if they are at an arms distance. The Gabar Singh Memorial and the Shri Bageshwar Mahadev temple are a must-visit.
You can also explore the nearby tourist places like Dhanaulti, Surkanda Devi Temple, Ranichauri, New Tehri, and Kanatal that can be easily accessed from Chamba.
Activities in Chamba
Nature Walks: The town of Chamba is enveloped with lush greenery and varied flora and fauna. The possibility of exploring this beautiful region would be hard to resist. Nature walk to the nearby hamlets is something a nature enthusiast would love to try.
Village Tourism – One can also hike to a nearby village which is surrounded with lush greenery and charming hills and interact with locals to know more about their culture, customs and way of life.
Camping – Camping is another good way to spend time with your family and friends to spend some quality time in the lap of nature. Being situated at an elevation of 1,600 metres, Chamba is an ideal place to camp and enjoy the beauty of nature.
About Chamba
Chamba is bestowed by the aesthetic beauty of nature, with snow-capped hills, verdant gorges and pre-possing valleys dotting the river Bhagirathi. One can admire the snowy Himalayan peaks that are etched on the horizon like an artist’s muse. The best time to visit this place is between the months of March-June and October-December. While some of the best views can be seen in April and November.
Since Chamba is in the proximity of Mussoorie, don’t mind extending your trip as this unspoiled hamlet is fairly impressive and alluring. One can plan a combined stay at Chamba accompanied by a short visit to Mussoorie or Dhanaulti via Dehradun, Mussoorie, Kanatal, Tehri and Dhanolti.
What is Chamba famous for?
Chamba is famous among tourist as Local Market and Tehri Water Sports.
Chamba is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Business Hub, Emerging Destinations, Hill Station, Weekend Getaway.

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