Chamba - Travel in India
Sarol: Sarol is 11 kms from Chamba by bus and 3.5 kms by foot, Sarol is a picnic spot. Its highlight is the beautiful garden.
Manimahesh Lake: The Manimahesh Tour is an old tradition attached to Chamba. The lake here has a magical silence and at 3950 mts height it is seperated from Bharmaur by a distance of 35 kms. It is 80 kms from Chamba. Every year thousands of tourist come here during the month of September and October to bathe in this lake on the 15th day of Janmashtami. On this day a huge fair is held. This is considered one of the pilgrim spots. At this time the water here is ice cold. One can also make arrangements to stay here if prior reservations are made. The Manimahesh Peak is 5575 mts above sea level.
Shakti Devi temple: 40 kms from Chamba this temple was constructed in the 8th century. The idol of the Goddess here is made of brass, in the Kashmiri style.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple: Chamba is the town of temples. This ancient temple has statues of Shiv and Vishnu made in the 8th and 9th centuries.
Pangi Valley: 176 kms from Chamba this valley is excellent for mountain climbing and trekking. This valley has no greenery but tourists are attracted to its rocky climb. River Chandrabhaga enhances its beauty.
Shopping: The Honey of Chamba is very famous. Apart from this, shawls, embroidered handkerchiefs, leather items like slippers can be purchased.
Manimahesh Lake: The Manimahesh Tour is an old tradition attached to Chamba. The lake here has a magical silence and at 3950 mts height it is seperated from Bharmaur by a distance of 35 kms. It is 80 kms from Chamba. Every year thousands of tourist come here during the month of September and October to bathe in this lake on the 15th day of Janmashtami. On this day a huge fair is held. This is considered one of the pilgrim spots. At this time the water here is ice cold. One can also make arrangements to stay here if prior reservations are made. The Manimahesh Peak is 5575 mts above sea level.
Shakti Devi temple: 40 kms from Chamba this temple was constructed in the 8th century. The idol of the Goddess here is made of brass, in the Kashmiri style.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple: Chamba is the town of temples. This ancient temple has statues of Shiv and Vishnu made in the 8th and 9th centuries.
Pangi Valley: 176 kms from Chamba this valley is excellent for mountain climbing and trekking. This valley has no greenery but tourists are attracted to its rocky climb. River Chandrabhaga enhances its beauty.
Shopping: The Honey of Chamba is very famous. Apart from this, shawls, embroidered handkerchiefs, leather items like slippers can be purchased.
