Chamba is home to a number of temples and hosts two popular fairs – “Suhi Mata Mela” and “Minjar Mela”.
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Things to see and do in Himachal Pradesh.
Orchard Hut, a Chamba retreat
Orchard Hut is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Prakash Dhami, an elderly Himachali couple belonging to Chamba town. They had bought this huge property on the mountain by the side of the river Ravi some 30 years ago.
Photo Tour of Orchard Hut, Chamba
When we got there, 2 porters received us and took hold of our backpacks. They then led us off the road to the riverbed, across the river over a log and stone bridge and then up the mountain on a steep-ish trail.
Chamba Hotels : Orchard Hut (Photo Feature)
When we got there, 2 porters received us and took hold of our backpacks. They then led us off the road to the riverbed, across the river over a log and stone bridge and then up the mountain on a steep-ish trail.
Little Lhasa
Tsug-La-Khang complex was built under the supervision of the 14th Dalai Lama with strict instructions not to disturb nature in any way. It overlooks a large, shaded square, beyond which stands the Dalai Lama’s residence.
Hotel Yamini, Palampur
Although the name didn’t sound too appealing to me, Hotel Yamini, turned out to be a great stay option in Palampur. Located in the heart of town, this 6-storied building has updated rooms.
Norah Richards’ House
Norah Richards became the nucleus of Andretta and people with talent began to gather around her including Prithvi Raj Kapoor, BC Sanyal, and Shobha Singh.
Andretta Pottery
Andretta Pottery and Craft Society was started in 1983 and is now run by Mansimran ‘Mini’ Singh, son of the famous potter Gurucharan Singh.
Tea Tour of Palampur
Tea was introduced to Kangra in 1849 by Dr. Jameson, a botanist from Peshawar, who found the soil and weather conditions in to be apt for tea cultivation.
