Chamba
Chamba is a small hill town, situated at an altitude of 1676 m, in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand. It is an unexplored, unscathed, serene destination, approximately 67 km from Mussoorie. 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.
Many times Chamba of Uttaranchal is confused with the district and town Chamba in Himachal Pradesh.
Tourist Attractions in and around Chamba
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: 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: Tehri dam has been built on the union of river Bhagirathi and Bhilangana, giving birth to the marvellous Tehri Lake. The view of Tehri dam and lake is surely enthralling and surely worth a dekko.
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: one of the most popular hill stations in India. 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 with a great shopping market.
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.
Fairs and Festivals in Chamba
Chandrabadni Fair
Kunjapuri Fair
Surkhanda Devi Fair
Hotels Resorts in Chamba Uttaranchal
Tehri Club & Resorts: Near Hanuman Murti, Badshahi Thaul
Climate in Chamba
Sub Tropical, with cold winters and pleasant summers
Best Time to Visit Chamba
February-May and September-November
Chamba General Information
Language spoken: Hindi, English and Garhwali
STD Code of Chamba in Uttarakhand: 01376
Pin Code of Chamba in Uttarakhand: 249145
How to reach Chamba
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Nearest Railhead: Rishikesh Railway Station
Distances Chart to Chamba in Uttarakhand
300 kms from Delhi I.S.B.T. - 8 hrs. drive.
90 kms. from Haridwar - 2 1/2 hrs. drive.
65 kms from Rishikesh - 2 hrs drive.
65 kms from Jolly airport Dehradun and
50 kms from Mussoorie.
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