Chamba
Chamba is perched at an altitude of 1,676mts above sea level in Tehri district of Uttarakhand state and is situated at one end of the Mussoorie-Chamba Road. It is popular destination because of its unpolluted beauty and panoramic excursions. Chamba is frequently visited by tourists as it offers tranquility and exquisiteness.
Chamba is a picturesque hamlet situated in the laps of Himalayas and has successfully tempting tourists from a long time with its celestial and unrivalled beauteousness. Located amidst dense Pine trees and Deodar forests, Chamba offers invigorating views of the Himalayas.
Chamba Tourist Places
Gabbar Singh Negi Memorial: Thakur Gabbar Singh joined the Garhwal Rifles as a Rifleman in 1913. Gabbar Singh and his battalion sealed their victory at Flanders in Germany during World War I. For his bravery and courageousness Gabbar Singh was awarded the highest gallantry award of England and the commonwelth nations, the Victoria Cross, posthumously and became the first Indian recipient of this prestigious award. In 1925, a memorial was established in Chamba in his honour. Every year on April 21 the Garhwal Regiment pays homage to this courageous soldier.
Shri Bageshwar Mahadev Mandir: The most popular temple of Chamba, Shri Bageshwar Mahadev is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The lingam here has naturally emerged from the earth and holds immense importance amongst the locals. The temple is at its glorious best on the day of Shivaratri.