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Chamba is a small hill
station & unexplored, untouched, serene destination
situated at an altitude of 1676 m, in the Tehri district
of Uttarakhand. Away from the crowd and rush of the
cities, it is an excellent place to unwind and have fun,
amidst the beautiful hills and snow-clad mountains. The
place offers several picturesque sites and scenic vistas
ranging from the snow clad ranges of Himalayas to the
wonderful, yet awe-inspiring sights of the verdant
ravines and the beautiful views of river Bhagirathi -
all of them a delight to one’s eyes.
The beautiful, un-spoilt
forests of Chamba, with pine, deodar and apple trees,
are undoubtedly captivating. Due to its rich cultural
background, the town has enclosed with in itself the
beauty of several mores and ethnicity, still unexplored
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Once a part of the
Gorkha kingdom and later ruled by the kings of
Garhwal, Chamba has many unknown jewels, still
unexplored by the outer world. Neighboring districts
of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pauri, Rudraprayag give this
town a unique advantage of being the entry point to
the inner Himalayas.
As of 2001 India
census, Chamba had a total population of 6579. Males
constitute 59% of the population and females 41%.
Chamba has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher
than the national average of 59.5%.
Chamba Facts & Figures :
Location:
In Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, about 67
km from Mussoorie
Climate:
Sub Tropical, with cold winters and pleasant summers
Best Time to Visit:
February-May and September-November
Tourist Attractions of Chamba :
Though there is not
much to explore in the small town of Chamba itself,
the nearby excursions places are sure to fill your
days with fun. Let us know more about them.
Surkanda Devi
Temple :
The sacred Shaktipeeth, “Surkanda Devi”, is situated
only 24 km from Chamba. Visited by a large number of
devotees every year, it is surely an excursion you
should undertake, when in Chamba.
New
Tehri Dam :
The New Tehri town is credited with being the first
planned hill town in India. It was established to
rehabilitate the villages that were submerged due to
the construction of Tehri Dam.
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Tehri Dam :
The construction of Tehri dam on the confluence of
river Bhagirathi and Bhilangana has given brith to the
grand Tehri Lake. Take the road from New Tehri to
Kirtinagar, the Tehri dam view through this route is
mesmerising.
Excursions of Chamba :
Narendra Nagar : |
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Merely 44 km from
Chamba, the former capital of Tehri state, Narendra
Nagar stands with its charming endeavor to attract
tourists. It is an extremely beautiful town with
magnificent scenic vistas. The popular palace of
Maharaja Narendra Shah and the famous Anand Spa, a
super luxury spa resort in the Himalayas, are also
located nearby.
Mussoorie :
If you want to move to a popular, crowded place around
Chamba, Mussoorie is merely at a distance of 55 km.
The most popular hill resort of Uttarakhand, it is
home to some of the most picturesque views, apart
from a great shopping market.
Rishikesh :
Rishikesh, one of the most sacred cities in the
Himalayas, is merely 60 km from Chamba. Be it
viewing of natural beauty, gushing down the Ganges
in a raft or taking a yoga courses, it will provide
you with numerous options.
How to Reach
Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant at Dehradun 20
km from Rishikesh and 58 km from Mussoorie.
Rail: Nearest railhead is Rishikesh, at a distance of
60 km.
Road: Chamba is well connected by road networks
through Rishikesh and Mussoorie.
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