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Dwaat Mahadev (The temple of Lord Shiva)

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                         Dwaat Mahadev Chamba is a place with lots of temples. In order to explore Chamba, there's one more beautiful temple of Lord Shiva named the "Dwaat Mahadev" this temple is situated in the dense forests of Mani village one of the villages of Chamba town. This village is about 2325.56 metres above the sea level which gives the Majestic view of Chamba town. The temple is fully surrounded by the beautiful Pine trees. After travelling about 20 to 25 km in the vehicle from the main town people have to go through a short Hike of 30 minutes among those trees which gives a wonderful experience.  This is a very Ancient Temple having beautiful carvings on it. According to the Hindu Priest (Pandit) of the temple, there is no idea about how old is temple was many people came there and try to read the carvings or writing, but failed which makes the history of this T...

Top 5 places to visit in Chamba. (Beautiful destinations)

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Whenever you come to Chamba, it is someplace where you can definitely go. 1. Khajjiyar Lake -Khajiyar lake is actually a lake in the lap of nature, which people come from far and wide to see. Khajiyar is also known as Mini Switzerland . Khajiyar Lake is actually surrounded by Evergreen cedar trees which enhances the beauty of it. The lake got its name from the famous temple of there called khajji nag located near the Lake. If you are lucky to get a clear sky, you can even see the reflection of Mount Kailash in the lake. This place also indulges a number of thrilling recreational activities like paragliding and horse riding . It is among the best Chamba sightseeing places. The night stay facilities and food arrangements are very good and hygienic . Entry fee : no entry fee. 2. Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary-  this Sanctuary is located on the way to Dalhousie from khajjiya r. This century is a very beautiful refuge to feel the importance and beauty...

The place of Lord Shiva - Chamba

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Chamba , which is also known as the place of Lord Shiva is the small town and one of the districts in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh situated in the bank of the River Ravi , at its confluence with the Sal River . In earlier times chambiyal were the rulers of the Chamba State and they use the suffixes Vermans . Though historical records date the history of the Chamba region to the Kolian tribes in the 2nd century BC, the area was formally ruled by the Maru dynasty , starting with the Raju Maru from around 500 AD, ruling from the ancient capital of Bharmour , which is located 65 kilometres (40 mi) from the town of Chamba. In 920, Raja Sahil Varman (or Raja Sahil Verma) shifted the capital of the kingdom to Chamba, on the behalf of the request of his daughter Champavati . Chamba was named after her name. From the time of Raju Maru, 67 Rajas of this dynasty ruled over Chamba until it finally merged with the Indian Union in April 1948, although Chamba was under British suzerainty ...