Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Chamba

Chamba is a town in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India, home to about 21,502 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 58 temples, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Chaugan (1 km), Khajjiar Lake (8 km) and Khajjiar - Mini Switzerland (8 km).

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Chamba at a glance

Location
Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Population
about 21,502
Coordinates
32.5553° N, 76.1265° E
Places within 50 km
165 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Dalhousie, 18 km
Railway station
Nurpur Road (NUPR), 50 km
Airport
Kangra Airport (DHM), 57 km

Top places to visit near Chamba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chamba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Chamba

83 temples within 100 km of Chamba. The closest is Bansi Gopal Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Bhalei Mata Temple (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chamba

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chamba. The closest is Chamba View Point (1 km); the best-known is Rock Garden (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chamba

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chamba. The closest is Khajjiar Lake (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Chamba

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chamba. The closest is Millennium Gate of CHAMBA (1 km); the best-known is Gandhi Gate (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chamba

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chamba. The closest is Manjari Garden (1 km); the best-known is Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Chamba

14 treks within 100 km of Chamba. The closest is Chamba Jot (9 km); the best-known is Dainkund Peak Trek (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Chamba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chamba
  2. 1 km Chaugan · park, Chamba
  3. 8 km Khajjiar Lake · lake, Chamba
  4. 1 km Khajjiar - Mini Switzerland · park, Chamba
  5. 5 km Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary, Chamba
  6. 5 km Dainkund Peak Trek · peak, Chamba
  7. 12 km Back to Chamba

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From travellers near Chamba

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How to reach Chamba

  • By train: Nurpur Road (NUPR) — about 50 km from the centre
  • By train: Madhopur Punjab (MDPB) — about 68 km from the centre
  • By air: Kangra Airport (DHM), Kangra — about 57 km by road
  • By air: Pathankot Airport (IXP), Pathankot — about 73 km by road
  • By road from Dalhousie: about 18 km · directions
  • By road from Dharamshala: about 52 km · directions
  • By road from Manali: about 132 km · directions

All places near Chamba by distance

Within 15 km of Chamba

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Chamba by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples5883Bansi Gopal Mandir (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2734Chamba View Point (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1319Khajjiar Lake (8 km)
Forts & heritage1018Millennium Gate of CHAMBA (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens415Manjari Garden (1 km)
Treks1214Chamba Jot (9 km)
Waterfalls912Dainkund Waterfall (13 km)
Other attractions811कस्से वाली माता मंदिर (5 km)
Parks79Chaugan (1 km)
Museums18Bhuri Singh Museum (1 km)
Buddhist sites28Tibetan Prayer Wheel (17 km)
Churches77Church of Scotland (1 km)
Caves35Black Soil Cave (27 km)
Mosques & dargahs44Qasim Malik (1 km)
Jain sites01Shree Kangra Jain Shwetambar Tirth (67 km)

Chamba: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Chamba?

Chaugan (park, about 1 km), Khajjiar Lake (lake, about 8 km), Khajjiar - Mini Switzerland (park, about 8 km), Dainkund Peak Trek (peak, about 12 km), Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 13 km), Rock Garden (garden, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chamba?

165 places on Spotwander: 58 temples, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Chamba?

Bansi Gopal Mandir, about 1 km by road; Devi Sui Mata Temple (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chamba?

Chamba View Point, about 1 km by road; Pangi Hills (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Chamba?

Khajjiar Lake, about 8 km by road; Khajund Lake (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chamba?

Start in Chamba, visit Chaugan, then Khajjiar Lake, then Khajjiar - Mini Switzerland, then Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary, then Dainkund Peak Trek, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Chamba?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Chamba?

By train: Nurpur Road (NUPR), about 50 km away. By air: Kangra Airport (DHM), about 57 km by road. By road: 18 km from Dalhousie.

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