The tribals, Gaddi and Pangwal also live in the mountains. Their lifestyle is totally different from the people of Chamba. Even their clothes and languages are different. But the original inhabitants of Chamba are these tribals and therefore Chamba is filled with various cultures. Chamba's rivers and streams, waterfalls and meadows, forests and mountains are scattered far and wide. On every turn you see a new picture. The museums and ancient temples attract tourist's from all over the world. The Vishnu and Shiv temples built adjacent to each other near the palace are  famous. Some of the temples were built in the 10th century.

Many of the valleys in Chamba can be visited by foot. Some of the valleys reach Kashmir. The area attached to Pangi and Chamba are filled with dense forests.  Bharmaur is 1981 mts above sea level and Pangi is 2438 mts above sea level. Pangi is also called the Valley of the river Chenab. Kilad in the Peerpanjal mountains, is an area that is difficult to reach. It is 137 kms from Chamba and 4447 mts to 6432 mts above sea level.

Bharmaur: This is where you find the Gaddi tribals. This place is always covered with snow. In winter these tribals take their sheep and goat by their well-known paths to Kangra, Mandi, Bilaspur and Chamba where they can graze their animals. Once the winters are over they return to Bharmaur. A temple from the seventh century and other old temples are worth visiting. Mini buses and taxis would take you to Hudsar. Hudsar to Manimahesh is a 14.5-km walk. In the old days Bharmaur was the capital of Chamba. Temples worth visiting are the Ganesh, Manimahesh and Narsingh. This place is 65 kms from Chamba.

Bhurisingh Museum: This museum houses Chamba's sculpture and other local art. The paintings have been preserved along with their crafts. This museum is closed on Mondays and open on all other days from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Sarol: Sarol is a picnic spot and is 11 kms from Chamba by bus and 3.5 kms by foot. It's highlight is the beautiful garden.

Manimahesh Lake: The Manimahesh Tour is an old tradition attached to Chamba. The lake here has a magical silence and at 3950 mts height it is separated from Bharmaur by a distance of 35 kms. It is 80 kms from Chamba. Every year thousands of tourists come here during the month of September and October to bathe in this lake on the 15th day of Janmashtami. On this day a huge fair is held. This is one of the pilgrim spots. At this time the water here is ice cold. One can also make arrangements to stay here if prior reservations are made. The Manimahesh Peak is 5575 mts above sea level.

Shakti Devi Temple: 40 kms from Chamba this temple was constructed in the 8th century. The idol of the Goddess here is made of brass, in the Kashmiri style.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple: Chamba is the town of temples. This ancient temple has statues of Shiv and Vishnu made in the 8th and 9th centuries.

Pangi Valley: 176 kms from Chamba this valley is excellent for mountain climbing and trekking. This valley has no greenery but tourists are attracted to its rocky climb. River Chandrabhaga enhances its beauty.

Clothing: Cottons in summer and heavy woollen clothing in winter. 

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Air: The closest airports are Jammu and Amritsar. From there one can take a bus or a taxi.

Tourist Season: April to mid July and mid September to December.