Chamba district

A Himalayan region in western Himachal Pradesh, where colonial hill stations, alpine meadows, and thousand-year-old temples coexist.

Chamba district is located in northwestern Himachal Pradesh, with the Ravi River valley running through the Himalayan mountains. Dalhousie is a hill station left from the British colonial era, where Gandhi Chowk and St. John's Church preserve their old-world charm. Khajjiar meadow is surrounded by cedar forests, and the Kalatop Sanctuary and Dainkund Peak are ideal for hiking. The ancient town of Chamba was once the capital of a hill kingdom, represented by the Lakshmi Narayan Temple complex, and Chamera Lake offers boating. March to June and September to November are the best times to visit; winter brings snow, and the rainy season requires caution due to potential landslides on mountain roads. The gateway is Pathankot, from which you can drive up the mountain.

Destinations

• Dalhousie

Itineraries

• Himachal Hill Stations & Amritsar Loop – Take the toy train to Shimla, and connect Manali, Dharamshala, and Dalhousie to the Golden Temple.