Chamba, the charming capital of its eponymous district is nicely off the beaten path. Its claim to fame lies in its temples and its vivid festivals – the annual harvest pageant, Minjar, held in July and the Sui Mata pageant, honoring the memory of a princess, held in April. Founded in 920 ADVERT, Chamba survived for almost one thousand years till it fell to the British in 1845. Perched on a ledge above the Ravi River, Chamba is nicely-known for its well-defined snow ranges where trekking is standard.

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