Chamba is in the highest situated place in the Ravi Valley and only 56 km from Dalhousie.It is the capital of the ancient kingdom and later was mane after Champavati,daughter of Raja Sahil Varma.Chamba has its own style of architecture and art, miniatures and handicrafts.

Places of interest

Lakshminarayanan Temple:

there is a group of six ancient temples carved in stone.The temoles are Dedicated to both Shiva and Vishnu and were built in around the 8th century AD. The temoles are very old and richly ornamented.

Bhuri Singh Museum:

This museum has a rich collection of fine miniatures of Kangra, Basholi and Chamba schools of painting. There are also some murals and paintings of Rang Mahal Palace which was damaged by fire.

Hari Rai Temple:

This 11th century old temple located very near to the Chaugan or the cultural centre.It has a old bronze image of the Chaturmurti, the four armed statue of Lord Vishnu.

Chamunda Devi Temple:

This old temple is dedicated to goddess Chamunda,which is also famous for the fine wood carving.