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 by the world beyond its boundaries.



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.

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 : 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.