CHAMBA - INTRODUCTION

INRODUCTION

City - CHAMBA
District - Chamba district
State - Himachal Pradesh
Country - India
Post Code - 176310
Area Code - 18992 -xxxxx

Chamba, located in the northwestern part of Himachal Pradesh, was once the capital of an ancient kingdom. Today, it is the administrative headquarters of a district of the same name. The town is also a popular tourist destination. Visitors come to this hill station not only for its scenic beauty, but also for its rich historical heritage.

Situated on mountain ledge overlooking the River Ravi, the town Chamba was established in 10th century when Raja Sahil Varman relocated his capital from the neighbouring Bharmour region, now the homeland of Gaddi Tribe.

The city of Chamba is rather elongated in shape. It has been built in the lap of Shah Madar Hills on successive flat terraces. Although the region is mainly mountainous the town has many large pieces of flat lands. The Chougan, with 800 meters length and 80 meters width, is the largest among them. River Ravi, running along its western border is the prime water body in the entire district.

The city is named after the king's favourite daughter Champavati, who legend says sacrificed herself to provide water to the city.

But some sources tells that sacrifice was done by Sui Mata, wife of King Sahil Varman.

Chamba is renowned for its Sui Mata Mela worldwide, which is around Vaisakhi every year.