Chamba (चम्बा), Himachal Pradesh

Mountainscape of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India


Chamba (Hindi: चम्बा) is a historical town in the state of Himachal Pradesh, in northern India. Located 996 m (3,268 ft) above sea level on the banks of the Ravi River, it has a population of around 20,500 people (2012 estimate).

The Chamba region has been inhabited since the 2nd century BC by the Kolian tribes. The town was named after Champavati, the daughter of Raja Sahil Varman who in AD 920 shifted his capital there. Chamba was under British suzerainty since 1846, and was merged into the Indian Union in 1948.

Chamba holds two annual fairs, the Suhi Mata Mela in March-April and Minjar Mela in August. These are times when tourists get to view traditional dances of the local people. The town itself has many traditional buildings constructed of local material.

Planning your trip to Chamba

To reach Chamba, you first take a train from Delhi to Pathankot in Punjab, then take a bus from Pathankot to Chamba. Alternatively, take a plane to Pathankot or to Kangra, and then a bus to Chamba.

Places of Interest in Chamba

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