Chamba
Tourism
Places of Interest in Chamba
Hari Rai Temple: This is dedicated to lord Vishnu and dates back to the
11th century.
Laxmi narayan Temple complex: With six main shikhara style temples and
several smaller shrines, this is renowed for its finely executed classification
forms.
Other Temples: The profusion of temples in Chamba and their craftsmanship
is remarkable. Some important shrines are champavati, Vajreshwari, Sui Mata
and Chamunda Devi.
The chowgan: Chamba's wide concourse is the hub of much of the towns
activity and also setves as its promenade.
Rangmahal: This old place is an intersting mix of conical and saracenic
architectural styles.
Akhand Singh Museum: Named after Raja, Bhuri Singh of chamba this is
a treasure house of chamba's rich past. The exhibits include copper plates murals,
doorways costumes painting dressed stone structure with lancet windows.
Bharmour (93km): its 84 km ancient temples at a height of 2141m are well
known. It is also the summer home of the nomadic Gaddi people.
Manimahesh (93): This sacred lake (4183) is associated with lord Shiv
and it is the site of annual piligrimage.
Chatrari (45km) An attractive temple to Shakti Devi is located here.
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