Lakshmi Narayan Temples, Chamba
temple · 1 min from Chamba
1 night · 2 daysFirst visitTemples & heritagebalanced
Two days in Chamba — the old town and Chhatrari
A two-day Chamba plan: the old-town temples and the hill temple on day one, then a day trip to the 8th-century Shakti Devi Temple. Free, copyable.
Two days: the old town of Chamba first, then the long road to Shakti Devi Temple at Chhatrari. The first day repeats the one-day plan with the Bhuri Singh Museum left out, taking in Champavati Temple, the Lakshmi Narayan temples and Chamunda Devi Temple; the second is the drive. See how to reach Chamba.
Photos: Ms Sarah Welch (CC0) · Ms Sarah Welch (CC0) — via Wikimedia Commons, resized.
Who this is for
Anyone with a night to spare in Chamba who wants more than the old town.
Day by day
Day 1
The old town
Day one stays in Chamba and ends at the hill temple.
- 09:30Champavati Temple, ChambaThe 10th-century stone temple the town is named for.
- ↓ a short walk10:30Lakshmi Narayan Group of Temples, ChambaA row of temples built over nine centuries.
- ↓ a short walk12:00ChauganThe long green at the town's centre.
- ↓ 7 min by road · 3 km16:30Chamunda Devi Temple, ChambaThe wooden hill temple for the view back over the town.
Day 2
Chhatrari
The long drive out is the day; leave early and come back by evening.
- 11:00Shakti Devi Temple, ChatrariAn 8th-century wooden temple about 99 minutes by road, with a courtyard and mountain views.
Getting there
Chamba is about 40 km from Dalhousie, roughly 90 minutes by car or bus. See the hub guide for the full arrival table.
Where to stay
Stay in Chamba both nights; Chhatrari is a day trip, not a place to sleep on this plan.
Know before you go
- Leave for Chhatrari early; the road is slow and you want daylight for the return.
- Carry water and a snack, as there is little between Chamba and the temple.
Places on this route
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Questions people ask
How far is Chhatrari from Chamba?
About 48 km by road, roughly 99 minutes each way. That is why the plan gives it a day of its own, with an early start from Chamba and a return by evening, so the slow mountain road is driven in daylight both ways.
Is two days enough for Chamba?
Yes for the old town and one far temple. A third day could add Khajjiar, which is about 53 minutes away and is covered in our Dalhousie guide, so it fits as an easy extension if you have the time and want to see the meadow too.
Where should you stay for this plan?
In Chamba for both nights. Every stop on day one is a short walk or a short drive from the old town, and day two starts and ends in town, so there is no reason to move your bags or change hotels between the two days of the plan.