How to reach Chamba

About Chamba

Chamba is a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh. Chamba has a pleasant climate and breathtaking sights of the snow-clad mountains and lush greeneries in and around that serve as perfect summer destinations. Chamba’s in and around which is a snow-clad mountain is extremely popular for snow skiing. Not only skiing but river rafting excursions are also among the popular organized by many private and government-run, an adventure trek also starts from Chamba i.e from Manimahesh. According to history, Chamba is ruled by Rajputs, Raju Maru from around, 500 AD from the ancient capital of Bharmour, 65 km from the Chamba. “Chamba” is named after Raja Sahil Varman’s daughter Champavati after he shifted the capital of the kingdom to Chamba. This town is also famous for numerous temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and a palace that is famous for its untouched natural beauty. There are two popular fairs hosted in Chamoli namely 'Suhi Mata Mela' and the 'Minjar Mela’. Chamba is a small yet attractive destination known for natural beauty and amidst picturesque valleys, above this, there are five beautiful lakes, wildlife sanctuaries, and countless number Temples with pleasing climates.

How to reach Chamba

Chamba by Air

The nearest airport to reach Chamba is Pathankot airport at a distance of 120km and other airports apart from Pathankot namely, Kangra at 172km, Amritsar at 220km, Chandigarh airport at 400km, and Gaggal airport, Dharamshala at 185km which connects flights from Chandigarh, Delhi, and Kullu. From the airport, one can hire a taxi/cab to proceed to the beautiful Chamba.

Chamba by Train

The nearest railway station to Chamba is Pathankot Cantt at a distance of about 118km from Chamba town which connects major cities. One can also take a train to Chandigarh or Delhi then further recommence by car, taxi or buses.

Trains from Delhi to Pathankot Cantt are

Malwa SF Express
Delhi- Pathankot SF Express
Shri Shakti AC Express
Jammu Mail
New Delhi Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express
Uttar Sampark Kranti Express
Jehlum Express

Chamba by Road

Chamba has well connectivity to most of the neighboring regions by road and major parts of Himachal Pradesh. Roadways are the best way to reach Chamba. There are a lot of Private buses and state-owned buses serving everywhere else, frequently, the Chamba Bus stand is at a distance of 3 km from the main Chamba town. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) runs regular buses throughout the state.

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