Chamba
Chamba district is in north-west of Himachal Pradesh and one of very few places in India to have a well documented history going back to 500 AD. It has been mentioned in ancient Indian texts like Mahabharat and Purans. It remained mostly well protected from invaders due to it’s mountainous terrain. Chamba is famous for it’s ancient temples and towns of Khajjiar and Dalhousie.
Climate and Geography
Chamba District is a mountainous one with an area of 6522 square kilometers and is surrounded on all sides by lofty mountain ranges. Altitude varies between 610 meters and 6400 meters. It is situated between 32° 11′ 30” and 33° 13′ 6” north latitude and 75°49 and 77° 3′ 30” east longitude. Chamba shares north-east border with Laddakh, north-western with Jammu and Lahaul and south-east and south with Kanga and Gurdaspur.
Weather also varies according to altitude with summer temperature reaching 40 degrees in western parts. North and eastern parts of the state at higher altitudes generally enjoy cooler weather. Summer season in Chamba starts mid April and lasts till June, Monsoon from July till mid September and winter from December till January. Snowfall occurs at higher altitudes while rest of state remains cold.
Transport in Chamba
Nearest railway station and airport are in Pathankot, 120 km away. Distance from New Delhi is 596 km and from Chandigarh is 352 km by road. There are a lot os private as well as state run bus services running daily from all major cities nearby.
People and Culture
Chamba’s population is 5.19 lakh with literacy rate of 72.2 %. Hindus are 92.4 % , Muslims 6.2 % of population with the rest comprising of Sikhs, Christians and others.
Like all other districts of Himachal Pradesh, Chamba too celebrates a number of local fairs and festivals in various parts. The most famous one is Sui Mata Fair held from mid march till first week of April, in memory of princess Sui who sacrificed her life to bring water in to the region.
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Tourist Attractions in Chamba
- Chamba town (1000 m) is located on the right bank of the river Ravi. As a former princely State, This is one of the oldest in the country and dates back to the sixth century. lt is well known for its splendid architecture and as the base for numerous excursions. lt is also a district headquarters. More Details
- Dalhousie (2700 m) was established in 1854 as a summer retreat by British and named after Lord Dalhousie, who was the British Governor-General in India at that time. It is built over 5 hills Potreyn, Terah, Kathalagh, Bakrota and Bhangora. British influence is visible in old buildings. More Details
- Kahjjiar (1920 m) a small hill station is 24 km from Dalhousie surrounded by forests and meadows. Khajjiar lake used to be much bigger but has been reduced to a small fraction of it’s original size due to weeds. A lot of people visit temple Khajji Nag from 12th century AD. More Details.
Government Resources
- Bus Stand 01899-222210
- Medical Officer 01899-222325/ 224495
- Police Control Room 01899-222380
Rest Houses and Circuit Houses in Chamba
Rest House/ Circuit House Location |
PWD Division/ Booking Office |
STD Code |
Phone Number |
e-Mail ID |
Distance from Booking Office |
No. of Suites |
Rest House at Bharmour | E.E. Bharmour |
01895 |
225003 |
ee-bhar-hp@nic.in |
00.40 |
7 |
Rest House at Holi | E.E. Bharmour |
01895 |
225003 |
ee-bhar-hp@nic.in |
38.00 |
3 |
Rest House at Durgathi | E.E. Bharmour |
01895 |
225003 |
ee-bhar-hp@nic.in |
17.00 |
5 |
Rest House at Rakh | E.E. Bharmour |
01895 |
225003 |
ee-bhar-hp@nic.in |
42.00 |
3 |
Rest House at Chhatrari | E.E. Bharmour |
01895 |
225003 |
ee-bhar-hp@nic.in |
30.00 |
5 |
Circuit House Chamba | D.C. Chamba |
01899 |
222408 |
dc-cha-hp@nic.in |
00.10 |
6 |
Class-1 New Rest House at Chamba | E.E. Chamba |
01899 |
222229 |
ee-cha-hp@nic.in |
01.00 |
10 |
Annexie Attached to Circuit House | E.E. Chamba |
01899 |
222229 |
ee-cha-hp@nic.in |
01.00 |
4 |
Old Class-1 Rest House Chamba | E.E. Chamba |
01899 |
222229 |
ee-cha-hp@nic.in |
01.00 |
5 |
Class-III R/H Chamba | E.E. Chamba |
01899 |
222229 |
ee-cha-hp@nic.in |
01.00 |
3 |
Rest House at Kalhel | E.E. Chamba |
01899 |
222229 |
ee-cha-hp@nic.in |
45.00 |
2 |
Rest House at Tissa | E.E. Chamba |
01899 |
222229 |
ee-cha-hp@nic.in |
68.00 |
2 |
Rest House at Bhanjraroo | E.E. Chamba |
01899 |
222229 |
ee-cha-hp@nic.in |
68.00 |
5 |
Rest House at Bairagarh | E.E. Chamba |
01899 |
222229 |
ee-cha-hp@nic.in |
99.00 |
3 |
Circuit House at Dalhousie | D.C. Chamba |
01899 |
240618 |
dc-cha-hp@nic.in |
00.50 |
5 |
Circuit House at Dalhousie | E.E. Dalhousie |
01899 |
240618 |
ee-dal-hp@nic.in |
00.70 |
10 |
Rest House at Khajjiar | E.E. Dalhousie |
01896 |
240618 |
ee-dal-hp@nic.in |
22.00 |
4 |
Rest House at Banikhet | E.E. Dalhousie |
01899 |
240618 |
ee-dal-hp@nic.in |
07.00 |
6 |
Rest House at Bathri | E.E. Dalhousie |
01899 |
240618 |
ee-dal-hp@nic.in |
18.00 |
2 |
Rest House at Dhundiara | E.E. Dalhousie |
01899 |
240618 |
ee-dal-hp@nic.in |
20.00 |
4 |
Rest House at Kakira | E.E. Dalhousie |
01899 |
240618 |
ee-dal-hp@nic.in |
30.00 |
3 |
Rest House at Chowari | E.E. Dalhousie |
01899 |
222223 |
ee-dal-hp@nic.in |
45.00 |
3 |
Rest House at Sihunta | E.E. Dalhousie |
01896 |
265428 |
ee-dal-hp@nic.in |
55.00 |
5 |
Rest House at Salooni | E.E. Salooni |
01899 |
240618 |
ee-slo-hp@nic.in |
Local |
2 |
Rest House at Kihar | E.E. Salooni |
01896 |
233287 |
ee-slo-hp@nic.in |
00.16 |
2 |
Rest House at Bhandal | E.E. Salooni |
01896 |
233287 |
ee-slo-hp@nic.in |
00.21 |
2 |
Rest House at Sundla | E.E. Salooni |
01896 |
233287 |
ee-slo-hp@nic.in |
00.19 |
4 |
Rest Houseat Langera | E.E. Salooni |
01896 |
233287 |
ee-slo-hp@nic.in |
00.37 |
2 |
Rest House at Masrond | E.E. Salooni |
01896 |
233287 |
ee-slo-hp@nic.in |
00.35 |
2 |
Rest House at Chakloo | E.E. Salooni |
01896 |
233287 |
ee-slo-hp@nic.in |
00.30 |
3 |
Rest House at Killar | E.E. Killar (Pangi) |
01897 |
222223 |
hp-chm1@nic.in |
Local |
9 |
Rest House at Sach | E.E. Killar (Pangi) |
01897 |
222223 |
hp-chm1@nic.in |
14.00 |
3 |
Rest House at Cherry Banglow | E.E. Killar (Pangi) |
01897 |
222223 |
hp-chm1@nic.in |
13.00 |
2 |
Rest House at Dharwas | E.E. Killar (Pangi) |
01897 |
222223 |
hp-chm1@nic.in |
10.00 |
3 |