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Things to do in Chamba
12 sights, walks and activities, 7 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 7
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun
- Ideal stay
- 3 nights
Things to do in Chamba
Bhuri Singh Museum entry
₹20–₹50 per person1.5 hours
Chamba's museum of Pahari miniature paintings, embroidered Chamba rumals and carved stone fountain slabs.
Chamunda Devi temple
Free1 hour
A wooden temple to Chamunda Devi on a spur above town, with a view down the Ravi valley and over Chamba's roofs.
Photo: Ms Sarah Welch · CC0
Hari Rai temple
Free30 minutes
An old stone temple to Vishnu in the old town, known for its bronze image of the god.
Photo: Ms Sarah Welch · CC0
Boating on Chamera Lake
Price on requestHalf day
Representative photo · Pratyaksh Luharch · CC BY-SA 4.0
Lakshmi Narayan temple complex
1 hour
A group of tall stone shikhara temples above the Chaugan, built over centuries by Chamba's rajas.
Sui Mata temple
30 min
A small temple to Rani Sui, the queen who in legend gave her life to bring water to Chamba, reached by steps.
Good to know
- Minjar fair (late July/August) and Manimahesh Yatra (August–September) are big events, but monsoon slides repeatedly cut the Bharmour road in 2025.
- Bhuri Singh Museum is closed on Mondays and gazetted holidays.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Chamba?
Bhuri Singh Museum entry; Laxmi Narayan temple group; Chamunda Devi temple; Hari Rai temple; Champavati temple; Evening on the Chaugan.
What can you do for free in Chamba?
Laxmi Narayan temple group; Chamunda Devi temple; Hari Rai temple; Champavati temple; Evening on the Chaugan; Chamba rumal embroidery at Rang Mahal.
What is the best time to visit Chamba?
Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Chamba?
3 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend.