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India - Be in the Rendezvous land of color,
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 Bhuri Singh Museum Opened on 14/09/1908, this Museum encases paintings from Chamba Kingdom, coins, jewellery, musical instruments, arms and armour. In short this museum gives you a insight of the medieval period of chambal; those old days of Kings and Queens. Those who are interested in knowing about the past of the Chambal Kingdom, its the correct place to be in. |
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 Kalatop Khajjiar Wildlife
Sanctuary In the District Chambal ( around 36 kms), in the near place called Khajjar is this Wildlife Sanctuary. It comprises of vegetation like Blue Pine and Deodhar forest, with some Green Oak and Tree Rhododendron. It also has the wildlife like Cat Leopard, Himalayan Black, Goral, Serow; Birds like Yellow Blackbird. It also has a temple at one end of it. A beautiful place to visit in the months of March-May, September-November it is full of fun and adventure. It has five resthouses to be pre booked. |
Chamba at its best
Where and Why There are so many places to visit especially the temples when you are in Chamba. One should began the visit from the Harirai Temple- the temple of the Lord Vishnu. Known for its architecture you must have the camera with you to take ;lot of pictures with you, especially if you are an architect. Near to it is the Laxmi Narayan temple and the Chamunda Devi Temple. Ages old temples these have braved the centuries go by as they still stand to see the future. Visit them not only for their architecture but also go get blessing from the Lord. Then there are places for those who love the history and the historical places. The Rang Mahal(Castle of Colors), Akhand Chandi Palace(Royal Residence of the Kings Of Chambal) and the Bhuri Singh Museum. Look at the artistic values of Chambal artists, awe at the miniature painting full of colors and delve yourself in the colors of majestic chambers. Photographs taken here and memories uploaded will overload you for lifetime. Chambal is not just about temples, its also about natural beauty. Take a walk around the town and visit the apple ladden farms and the flowers ridden gardens and houses. Watch out the natures blessings at the Chowari Pass. Run, laugh, watch, indulge, hike; do whatever you want to do in this beautiful place. The best thing to do here is to reach the top of the hill by Trekking. Go ahead, what are you waiting for! Adventures don't end here. Just nearby Chamba (around 35kms) is the Khajjar Wildlife Sanctuary. Indulge yourself in all kind of wildlife activities here as you get to see the wild cats, Serows, blackbirds and the beautiful lillies. Spend your night here in the Forest Lodge and have your dinner along the bonfire. A little of shopping can also be done here for the local embroidery in the Shawls and the Handkerchiefs. But along all this don't miss the Sui Mata Festival held every year in the months of March/April. (Contact your tour operator to know the exact date of the festival). This festival is held in the memory of Princess Sui who gave her life to protect the people of Chamba. An idol of the Princess is taken from the Old Palace to the Shrine among music and dance. Another festival, the Minjar Festival is held in the Months of late July/early August marking the harvesting of annual Maize Crop. It culminates with a procession to River Ravi and throwing of the silk tassels or Minjars (representing sheaves of maize), worn by men and women into the river. Suggestions
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