Chamba and Khajjiar
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The old hill capital of Chamba on the Ravi, with its stone temples, and the nearby meadow of Khajjiar ringed by deodar forest.
CityChamba districtBest time to visit: March to June and September to November
Highlights
- Lakshmi Narayan temple group in the Shikhara style
- Chaugan, the town’s green, and the Minjar fair held in the monsoon
- Bhuri Singh Museum, with Pahari paintings and Chamba rumals
- Khajjiar meadow and lake, and the Kalatop wildlife sanctuary
Significance
Chamba was the capital of one of the oldest hill kingdoms, and its temples, paintings and embroidery are among the finest examples of Pahari art.