Introducing Chamba
Well off the tourist circuit, the charming capital of Chamba district is dominated by the former palaces of the local maharajas. The princely state of Chamba was founded in AD 920 by Raja Sahil Varman and it survived for 1000 years until finally falling to the British in 1845. Every year since 935, Chamba has celebrated the annual harvest with the Minjar Festival in July/August in honour of Raghuvira (an incarnation of Rama).
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Chamba sits on a ledge above the Ravi River. The de facto centre of town is the open grassy sports field known as the Chowgan, the focus for festivals, impromptu cricket matches, picnics and promenades. Most places of interest are tucked away in the alleyways of Dogra Bazar, which runs uphill past the maharaja’s palace.
Last updated: Sep 17, 2008
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RE: Dalhouise and near about
by musafir 06 August 2011
Yes, Khajjiar, Chamba, Bramhour, Dalhowjee( as the locals says it)
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RE: Dalhouise and near about
by tinoo 05 August 2011
Well you are already in Amritsar, take a bus straight to Dalhousie (I believe around 7 to 8 hours). There are direct buses between Amritsar…
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RE: pretencious Indian hotspots!
by SoulCurry 25 May 2011
Cheers, finally someone who tells it like it is! Get out pronto, OP. Head westward towards Lahaul or Spiti; or northwards to Chamba:…
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