Know About Chamba

Chamba

Chamba is bounded on north-west by Jammu and Kashmir, on the north-east and east by Ladakh area of Jammu and Kashmir state and Lahaul and Bara-Bangal area of Himachal Pradesh, on the south-east and south by the District Kangra of Himachal Pradesh and Gurdaspur District of the Punjab.

The Chamba District is situated between north latitude 32° 11' 30" and 33° 13' 6" and east longitude 75°49 and 77° 3' 30", with an estimated area of 6528 square Kilometers and is surrounded on all sides by lofty hill ranges. The territory is wholly mountainous with altitude ranging from 2,000 to 21,000 feet.

History

Chamba is the only state in northern India to preserve a well documented history from circa 500 A.D. Its high mountain ranges have given it a sheltered position and helped in preserving its centuries old relics and numerous inscriptions. The temples erected by rajas of Chamba more than a thousand years age continue to be under worship.

Tourism

Chamba, is a small but attractive tourist destination of Himachal Pradesh, is known for its exquisite natural beauty. The place, located amidst picturesque and verdant valleys, is visited by tourist round the year. Sub-Himalayan range of mountains, full of diverse flora and fauna, make Chamba an exhilarating experience.

Administration

Chamba district has estimated area of 6528 square Kilometers and is surrounded on all sides by lofty hill ranges. The territory is wholly mountainous with altitude ranging from 2,000 to 21,000 feet. The district has 6 Sub-Divisions which comprises of 7 Tehsils and 3 sub-tehsils.

How To Get There - Chamba

By Road

Daily bus service is available for Dalhousie and jeeps on hire are also available but it is relatively expensive.

By Air

The nearest airport is at Gaggal in Kangra valley, 180 km from Chamba.

Indian Airlines operates its flights on the Delhi-Dharamsala sector.

By Rail

Chamba town is 122-km from Pathankot, the nearest broad gauge rail head, which is linked by direct trains to Amritsar, Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta. Chamba is well-connected with places in and outside the state.