Chamba, Bansi Gopal Temple: This temple is also of Shikhara style and is situated in the vicinity of Chamba palace. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna whose image holding a flute is enshrined with Radha . In copper plate of Raja Balbhadra issued in A.D. 1595, mention is made of this temple. The occasion of the issue of the copper plate grant was the conservation ceremony performed by the King at the temple of Gopal now called Bansi Gopal. This shows that some repairs or renovation had been done to the temple and the completion of the work occasioned the ceremony. It is indicated in the inscription that the donated village was formerly granted by Ganesh Varman to a Brahman named Rama. The entrance gate of the temple depicts Ganga and Yamuna standing holding a vase. A curious feature of the temple is the depiction of amorous scenes of Khajuraho type on the exterior of the temple. In the niches outside the temple are depicted various deities, including Surya, Hari-hara, Krishna with flute, Hanuman, Mahishasuramardini, Anantasayi Vishnu, Vishnu with three faces (those of hanuman, a lion and a boar), Uma Maheshvra, Narsimha and Varaha.

Chamba Rumal: Chamba embroidery is done on both the sides on plain fine cotton or silk cloth. It is done in running stitch without any gaps in between and space filled so that the same figure appears on both sides of the cloth. Sunni embroidery is done on one side of the cloth. The Chamba Rumal conjures up an image of a finely embroidered miniature painting. Historically, the craft mainly flourished during the reign of Raja Umed Singh of Chamba (1748-68). The oldest Rumal dates back to the 16th century and is said to have been embroidered by Bebe Nanki, sister of Guru Nanak. This piece is now kept in the Sikh shrine in Hoshiarpur. Another important Rumal was presented by Raja Gopal Singh to the British in 1883 and is now displayed at the Victoria Albert Museum, London. This piece depicts the battle of Kurukshetra.

Akhand Chandi Palace: Construction of this residential building of the Chamba family was started by Raja Umed Singh sometimes between 1748-1764 AD. The place was rebuilt and renovated during the reign of Raja Sham Singh with the help of British engineers. The Darbar Hall (Marshal Hall) was built in 1879 by Capt. Marshal and the Zanana Mehal was added in the reign of Raja Bhuri Singh. The subsequent additions and alterations clearly betray the Mughal and the British influence. In 1958 the Palace building was sold by the descendants of the royal family to the Himachal Government. The latter handed it over to the Education Department for the purpose of starting a Government College and District Library. The beautiful structure of the palace with its painted walls and glass work, ceiling, intricate woodwork are fast deteriorating, since sufficient funds are not available for the maintenance of this monument. The palace has a commanding view of the Chouwgan, Laxmi Narayana Temple, Sui Mata, Chamunda Devi Temple, Rang Mehal, Hari Rai Temple and Bansi Gopal Temple.

Chamba Town : Located on the banks of the Ravi river the township resembles an Italian village fortress. 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. A gentle cool breeze is refreshing the whole town at intervals. There are many famous places around Chamba Town. Chamba is known for its streams, meadows, temples, paintings, rumal ( handkerchief ) and lakes.

Hidden Treasures Near By Places for the sight seeing:

Bandal :- ( 78 km. ) A lush green place, this is the meeting point for the borders of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.

Salooni :- ( 56 km. ) with an excellent views of the surrounding hills, Salooni is located on a ridge at the entrance to Bhandal valley.

Sarol :- ( 8 km. ) A picnic spot in a landscape garden on the left bank of Ravi river. A tourist can get lot of information and also pleasure in visiting the sprawling horticulture farm, with many species of Cirus plants, Sheep breeding farm, Poultry farm, Bee keeping farm and canning unit of Sarol.

Shakti Devi Temple :- ( 40 km. from Bharmaur ) located at Chatrari. This temple is of great archaeological interest. The brass idol of the goddess is in the Kashmiri style.

Pangi Valley :- ( 167 km. from Bharmaur ) Pangi valley is a rugged country, severe in its topography, with high steep mountains and little vegetation. Pangi is the house of beautiful people and of colorful folk dances. The headquarters of the Pangi Sub-Division is at 'Kilar' located in deep, narrow hills by the Chenab river.

Lama Dal ( Long Lake ) :- Held sacred to Lord Shiva, this lake lies amidst bare rock. 'Lama Dal' means a long lake. It is in the inner slopes of Dhauladhar range. This is a group of seven lakes, the largest of all is Lama Dal. It is 20 km from Dainkund (Dayankund). It is said to have unknown depth.

Pangi Range :- This range of the Himachal in the Mid-Himalaya called Pir Panjal by geologists and Pangi Range by common people. It is the direct continuation of the main Himalayan axis entering the Himachal on the East of Bushier. After dividing Kullu from Lahaul-Spiti, it enters Chamba territory on the Western border of Bara Banghal and traverses the district for more than sixty miles. This range divides Chamba into two unequal sections and separate these from each other to such an extent that even in the summer there is comparatively little inter communications. The Northern or smaller section called Pangi and Chamba-Lahaul, is then completely isolated from the outer world. This range forms a second mountain barrier with magnificent snowy peaks, some of which reach an altitude of 19,000 feet or so. The mean elevation of the peaks cannot be less than 17,000 feet and the passes range from about 14,328 to over 17,000 feet.

Fairs in Chamba: Minjar Fair, Suhi Mela, Chamunda Devi Mela

Festivals:  Baisakhi or Bisoa, Holi, Nag Panchami, Rath Rathni.

Climate: The summer temperatures range between 15° C and 38° C, while the winter temperatures usually remain between 8° C and 15° C.

Best time to visit: March to May and September to December is the best time to visit Chamba

Going to Chamba via Jot :- Going to Chamba via Jot is an amazing experience. Thick 'Deodar' forests and sliding slopes haunt you at every turn. Fresh cool breeze refreshes your heart, mind and soul and you begin to feel that you have stepped into another world. The road looks like a thin outskirt from far and thrills you in a different way. It is a very cool experience and should never be missed. Jot experiences heavy snowfall during winter and therefore the road is closed during winter.

Delhi to Chamba this access route leads via Ambala then towards Pathankot and then towards Chamba.