Chamba

About Chamba

Chamba is a town and a municipal council in Tehri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Chamba is located at . It has an average elevation of 1,302 metres (4,268 feet). India census, Chamba had a population of 9,853. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Chamba has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 63%. In Chamba, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Chamba is a small town in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the northwestern state of Uttarakhand, in India. It is located in the Tehri Garhwal district, at an elevation of 1,302 meters (4,268 feet). The town is situated on the banks of the Rishikesh River, and is surrounded by mountains, forests, and rivers. The climate in Chamba is temperate, with cold winters and mild summers. The average annual temperature is 18 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit). The average annual rainfall is 1,500 millimeters (59 inches). Chamba is a popular tourist destination, and is known for its natural beauty, temples, and monasteries. The town is surrounded by mountains, forests, and rivers, and is home to a number of Hindu and Buddhist temples and monasteries. The most popular tourist attraction in Chamba is the Chamunda Devi Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Chamunda. The temple is located on a hilltop, and is surrounded by forests and rivers. Other popular tourist attractions in Chamba include the Laxman Temple, the Hanuman Temple, the Jwala Ji Temple, and the Rishikesh River. The town of Chamba is also home to a number of mon