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	Chamba Temples of Chamba Bharmour Dalhousie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Chamba District is situated between north latitude 32° 11΄ 30″ and 33° 13΄ 6″ and east longitude 75°49 and 77° 3΄ 30″, with an estimated area of 6528 square Kilometers and is surrounded on all sides by lofty hill ranges.
		Chamba embroidery of Himachal Pradesh manifests the skilled use of double satin stitch on the body and the stem stitch on the outlines in the polycoloured silk thread.
		Popularly known as the Chamba rumals, this embroidery was practiced earlier in the Chamba, Bilaspur, Nurpur, Kangra, Basholi regions of Himachal Pradesh.
	123himachal.com /chamba.htm (2648 words)

	Chamba in Himachal, district Chamba info, discussion forum, hotels, famous places, Kailash Manimahesh, Bhuri Singh ...
		Chamba, the valley of milk and honey is known for its streams, meadows, temples, paintings, rumal (handkerchief) and lakes.
		Chamba is situated in the western Himalayas between north latitudes 32°10' and 33°13' and east longitudes 75°45' and 77°33'.
		The Chamba district touches the boundaries with Jammu and Kashmir on the North-West and West, Ladakh area of Jammu and Kashmir and Lahaul and Bara Banghal on the North-East and East, Kangra on the South-East and Gurdaspur district of Punjab on the South.
	www.himachalpradesh.us /chamba/index.php (1506 words)

	Chamba,Chamba Travel,Chamba Tourism,Chamba Tour,Chamba in India
		Chamba, the land of antiquity, art and scenic beauty, is a wonder in itself for every visitor.
		Chamba valley is noted for the magnificence of it's scenery-touching the fringe of the Shivaliks and having three well-defined snowy ranges, the Dauladhar, constituting the outer Himalayas, the Pir Panjal or the mid Himalayas, and the Zanskar range or the inner Himalayas.
		Adjoining to the Chamba Valley is the Pangi valley, extending along the Chenab River as it cuts through the Pir Panjal and off shoots of the main Himalayan ranges.
	himachal.indiantravelportal.com /chamba (1845 words)

	Chamba, Information about Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
		Chamba is situated at a height of 996 meters above sea level on the south banks of the Ravi river.
		Chamba, the ancient Pahari capital was founded in 920 AD by Raja Sahil Verma, who named it after his favorite daughter Champavati.
		Chamba is bounded in the north-west by Jammu and Kashmir, in the north-east and east by Ladakh, in the south-east and south by Lahaul, Bara-Banga, Kangra and Gurdaspur district of the Punjab.
	www.indovacations.net /english/Chamba_about.htm (717 words)

	India4u - Tourism - Chamba
		Chamba, famous for its historical, traditional and natural beauty is 56 kms from Dalhousie and 120kms from Pathankot.
		Chamba lies on the banks of river Ravi, and is also known as the Valley of Milk and Honey.
		Chamba's rivers and streams, waterfalls and meadows, forests and mountains are scattered far and wide.
	www.india4u.com /himachalpradesh/chamba.asp (693 words)

	Chamba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Chamba is 580 km from Delhi and120 km from Pathankot, the closest railhead.
		Chamba blossomed as the ancient capital of the Pahari Rajas; it was named after King Sahil Varman’s daughter Champavati.
		Chamba is bound to bowl you over with its scenic beauty, temples and its sense of tranquillity.
	www.journeymart.com /getaways/india/chamba/index.htm (505 words)

	Chamba Hill station, Chamba Valley Tours, Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, Temples in Himachal, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Ghadhasaru Lake lies in the Churah tehsil of Chamba and is 24-km from Tissa, at an altitude of 3,470m.
		The nearest airport is at Gaggal in Kangra valley, 180 km from Chamba.
		Chamba town is 122-km from Pathankot, the nearest broad gauge rail head, which is linked by direct trains to Amritsar, Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta.
	www.hill-stations-india.com /chamba-valley (1483 words)

	Travelmasti- Himachal-Chamba, Khajjiar travel information guide, places to see, excursions, climate, access
		As a former princely state, Chamba is one of the oldest in the country and dates back to the sixth century.
		Chamba's wide concourse is the hub of much of the town's activity and also serves as its promenade.
		Chamba is connected by road and is 580 km from Delhi.
	www.travelmasti.com /domestic/himachal/chamba.htm (429 words)

	Chamba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Chamba is the northwestern border district of Himachal Pradesh.
		Chamba has a rugged mountainous terrain and this is what made it difficult for invaders to establish control over the local rulers, and so the social, cultural and religious structure of the people of Chamba remained unchanged to a very large extent.
		Chamba district is famous for its leather-craft and ‘embroidered Rumals’.
	www.indyahills.com /hp/chamba.html (1419 words)

	About District : Chamba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Chamba is the only state in northern India to preserve a well-documented history from circa 500 A.D. Its high mountain ranges have given it a sheltered position and helped in preserving its centuries old relics and numerous inscriptions.
		The temples erected by rajas of Chamba more than a thousand years age continue to be under worship and the land grant-deeds executed on copper plates by them continue to be valid under the law.
		When Sikh’s were defeated it was decided to merge Chamba in Jammu and Kashmir but on account of the timely intervention of Wazir Bagha (of Chamba) it was taken under the British control and subjected to the annual tribute of 12,000 rupees.
	www.indianngos.com /districts/chamba_about.htm (1097 words)

	Chamba Tourism, Chamba Travel Guide, Chamba Tour Information: India Line Travel
		The town of Chamba, which also happens to be the headquarters of the district by the same name was founded by Raja Sahil Verman in the 10th century AD.
		Some of the treks from Chamba are to Killar over Sach pass, and then to Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir or to Manaii via Udaipur in Lahaul; Bharmaur to Triloknath/Udaipur over Kalicho pass (4803m); to Udaipur over Chobia pass (4966m), to Manaii over Kugti pass (5040 m) and to Manimahesh lake (4172 m).
		The nearest airport is at Gaggal (Kangra) 180 km from Chamba and 140 km from Dalhousie.
	www.indialine.com /travel/himachalpradesh/chamba (1182 words)

	Chamba Travel Guide, Chamba Tourism, Chamba Tour, Chamba Map, Chamba India, Chamba tourist attraction, Chamba tourist ...
		The town Chamba, the district headquarters of Chamba district is in Himachal Pradesh and stands on the right bank of the river Ravi.
		The construction of the residential building of the Chamba family was started by Raja Umed Singh and was rebuilt and renovated during the reign of Raja Sham Singh with the help of British engineers.
		This public promenade situated in the heart of the town is a grassy maidan and is the hub centre of all activities in Chamba.
	www.tourtravelworld.com /city_guide/chamba.html (562 words)


		The Chamba police then ripped the expensive glass lens right off the camera by pulling on me, when the camera was caught by it's lens in their car.
		Chamba has history, beautiful surroundings, but outsiders are unwelcomeby the Chamba polie force, they are not important enough.
		I was sent to the Assisstant Deputy Commissioner of Chamba's office, it was decided on a photographers examination, who was called by the city for expert advice, that the camera could not be repaired, but must be replaced.
	www.geocities.com /thegood_badandugly/chamba.htm (2498 words)

	Chamba District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Chamba the charming beauty is situated at 996 m.
		Popularly known as the Chamba rumals, this embroidery was practised earlier in the Chamba, Bilaspur, Nurpur, Kangra, Basholi regions of Himachal Pradesh.
		Situated 64 km away from Chamba, is known as the homeland of Gaddi(Shephards) Tribe, who are semi-nomadic and spend the summer on the Himalayan pastures, grazing their sheep and goats.
	123himachal.com /chamba.html (1525 words)

	Chamba district - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chamba is the northwestern district of Himachal Pradesh, in India.
		Chamba is one of the oldest Native States in India, having been founded no later than 600 and perhaps as early as 550.
		It is situated in the bosom of the Himalaya Mountains, and the boundaries are as follows: On the north-west and west, Jammu and Kashmir; on the north-east and east, Ladakh, Lahul and Bara Bangahal; on the south-east and south, the districts of Kangra and Gurdaspur.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chamba_District (127 words)

	The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum
		Celebrating its millennium, Chamba, the land of mystic serenity showcases itself as a relic of the past.
		Amongst the rulers of Chamba, Sahil Varman holds a prominent place as it was he who transferred the seat of government from Bharmour to its present location.
		For the residents of the town, the saying Chamba achamba (Chamba the unique) is of little significance as the district is one of most backward parts of the state.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2006/20060430/spectrum/main1.htm (1464 words)

	Defence: Chamba; In the Frontline of Fire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The militants plan to establish a bridgehead in Chamba and use it as a base to stretch their domain of terror to Kangra, Lahaul Spiti and even Shimla.
		To make preparations, upper Chamba has to be cleared of its villagers and nomads alike: the predominantly Muslim Gujjars and their cattle, the largely Hindu Gaddis and their sheep and goats, and the Bakarwals.
		While the nomadic groups traverse the upper regions, in the lower altitudes of Chamba are its villages -- 370 of them, with a combined population of roughly a lakh.
	www.india-today.com /itoday/23111998/defence.html (1149 words)

	Chamba Quick Tour
		The weather of Chamba is always pleasant, not too cold and not too hot because of its typical height of 1006 meters from mean sea level.
		Chamba is known for its streams, meadows, temples, paintings, rumal (handkerchief) and lakes.
		Chamba Town is also the main market for many villages from near and far.
	www.himachalpradesh.us /chamba/chamba_quick_tour.php (378 words)

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		This is the temple dedicated to goddess Durga and is famous for the fine carved sculptures.The style which makes the temple different from others is the shikara style and in top there is a wooden amalaka.
		The sui mata temple is in between the Chamunda Devi temple and Brajeswari temple.This temple is dedicated to Sui Mata, the local princess of Chamba who sacrifice her life for the people of her kingdom.Colourful paintings on the temple wall depicts the story of SuiMata.
		The rich culture of this valley yhe Basohli and Kangra style of paintings is collected in this musium.Particularly the miniature paintings of the this two schools are jewells of Indian classic paintings.
	www.punjabkesari.com /Travel/chamba.htm (482 words)

	Palace on Wheels, Package tour for Himachal Pradesh, Online Hotel booking Rajasthan, Bus Hotels of Agra-Taj Mahal, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The capital of an ancient kingdom, Chamba was founded in 920 AD by Raja Sahil Varma who named it after his favorite daughter Champavati.
		At a distance of 69 Km from Chamba town, Bharmaur, once known as Brahmpur, was between the 6th and 10th centuries, the capital of the princely state of Chamba.
		Approachable from Chamba, it is the base for a trek route that connects Chamba to the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir over the Dagni Dhar.
	www.spantours.com /himachal/himachal_chamba.html (1453 words)

	Chamba,Chamba Travel,Chamba Travel Agent,Chamba Tour,Places in Chamba,Chamba India, Chamba Hill station Himachal ...
		Chamba was founded by Raja Varman who named the town after his daughter Champavati.The small town of Chamba is located amidst the Shivalik ranges and is famous for its temples.
		The architecture of the temples of Chamba reflects the unmatched architectural superiority of the Indian sculptures.Chamba has a grassy promenade which is the focus for the Sui Mata and Minjar festivals.
		Chamba was a part of the Mughal Empire and later became the part of various Sikh kingdoms.
	www.tourmyindia.com /hill_stations/chamba.html (577 words)

	tribuneindia... Regional Vignettes
		According to the annals of the princely state, Raja Bhuri Singh of Chamba presented British officials with Chamba rumaals at darbars held in 1907 and 1911.
		Chamba’s heritage, which comes under the state government as well as the Archaeological Survey of India, is being neglected.
		The Deputy Commissioner of Chamba, Tarun Kapoor, however, says the state government is sending nearly Rs 4 crore for the town’s upkeep, including its sewerage, during the current fiscal year.
	www.tribuneindia.com /1998/98aug08/saturday/regiona2.htm (1164 words)

	Costumes and Ornaments of Chamba Online Indian Book store - Bagchee’s Best sellers Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Chamba lies in the valleys or Ravi and Chandrabhaga rivers and their tributaries in the seclusions of north-western Himalaya.
		In each tehsil of Chamba live the tribal communities which can be distinguished by their peculiar style and customs, costumes and ornaments and also by their folklore.
		Born in Chamba town of Chamba district (H.P) in the year 1934, Kamal Prashad Sharma is firmly rooted in the culture of Chamba to which he belongs.
	www.bagchee.com /BookDisplay.aspx?Bkid=B811 (450 words)

	Chamba Hill station, Chamba Valley Tours, Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, Chamba Travel, Chamba Tours, Temples in Himachal, ...
		As a former princely state, it is one of the oldest in the country and dates back to the sixth century, It is well known for its splendid architecture and as the base for numerous excursions.
		Another attraction is the Bhuri Singh Museum, which is a rich store house of Chamba's cultural heritage and an excellent and interesting collection of this region particularly the miniature paintings of Kangra and Basholi schools of art.
		Killar, 137 kms north east of Chamba is situated in the deep and narrow gorge of the Chenab river.
	www.royaleeindiavisa.com /chamba.html (721 words)

	Delhousie Chamba
		LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE: Laxmi Narayana Temple, which is the main temple of Chamba town was built by Sahil Varman in the 10th century AD.
		The temple of Laxmi Narayana continued to be embellished by the Rajas who succeeded to the throne of Chamba.
		As mentioned earlier the temple was built by Raja Sahil Varman in memory of his daughter Champavati who is believed to have influenced her father to set-up Chamba at its present location.
	www.indiatravelite.com /hillstations/delhousiechambasight.htm (1546 words)

	India \| Northwest India: Pt 4 - Dalhousie & Chamba
		Greek coins found in the Chamba area are displayed in the Bhuri Singh Museum and several of the Chamba inhabitants still seem to possess Greek or European features, pale skins with grey eyes.
		Chamba has few tourist sights and fewer tourists, but the town itself is quaint enough to be remarkable.
		Chamba also has the only bus service where one has to obtain a ticket with a seat number for a 2-hour journey.
	www.triniview.com /India/DalhousieText.htm (1350 words)

	InfoHub - Chamba: The Ravi Valley & Brahmour
		Chamba valley lies enclosed between two principal spur ranges of the Great Himalaya, the Dhauladhar and the Pangi-Pir Panjal.
		Chamba has often been referred to as the Florence of the Himalaya, for like that Italian city, it abounds in street and curbside art treasures as well as a host of magnificient temples and idols.
		The rulers of Chamba in the 10th and 11th century were great temple builders and patrons of the arts, which consequently flourished.
	www.infohub.com /forums/printthread.php?t=3309 (1345 words)

	Chamba, Dhanolti tour packages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Being the center point of routes to Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Tehri and New Tehri, Chamba is fast changing into the ideal interlude.
		Dhanaulti, located amidst thick, virgin forest of Deodar, Rhododendron and Oak, has an atmosphere of the long wooded slopes, relaxed outdoors, cool caressing breeze, warm and hospitable inhabitants, lovely weather and fabulous view of snow covered mountains makes it an ideal retreat for a relaxed holiday.
		Situated on the Mussoorie - Chamba route, Dhanaulti is 24 kms.
	www.uttaranchaltourism.net /chambadhanolti.htm (300 words)

	India Travelogue - Destinations: Travel Guide to Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Chowgan : Chamba's wide concourse is the hub of much of the town's activity and also serves as its promenade.
		Khajjiar is connected by road and is 26 km from Dalhousie and 24 km from Chamba.
		Dalhousie is 485 km by road from Delhi and 52 km from Chamba.
	www.indiatravelogue.com /dest/him/hp2-chamba.html (848 words)

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