Chamba

About Chamba

Chamba is a small town and a municipal board in Tehri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Chamba is located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. Chamba is located at . It has an average elevation of 1,220 metres (4,003 feet). Chamba is a small town and a municipal board in Tehri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Chamba is located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. Chamba is well known for its temples and the scenic views of the Himalayas. According to 2011 census, Chamba had a population of 9,744 with a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males, much above the national average of 940. Child sex ratio was 874 girls per 1,000 boys, lower than the national average of 919. Literacy rate was 79.61%, higher than the national average of 74.04%. Chamba is well known for its temples and the scenic views of the Himalayas. The main tourist attraction in Chamba is the Laxmi Narayan Temple. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. The temple is located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River and is surrounded by hills. The temple is built in the Nagara style of architecture. The other tourist attractions in Chamba include the scenic views of the Himalayas, the Chamba Falls, and the Gauri Shankar Temple. Chamba is well connected by road to the nearby towns and cities. The nearest railway station is at Rishikesh, which is located about 60 km away. The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant Airport, which is located about 85 km away.