|
LAXMI
NARAYAN TEMPLE COMPLEX:
With six main Shikhara style temples
and several smaller shrines, this is renowned for its finely
executed classical forms.
HARI RAI
TEMPLE:
This is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and dates back to the
11th Century.
OTHER
TEMPLES:
The profusion of temples in Chamba and their
craftsmanship is remarkable. Some important shrines are Champavati, Vijreshwari, Sui Mata and Chamunda
Devi.
THE
CHOWGAN:
Chamba's wide concourse is the hub of much of the
towns activity and also serves as its promenade.
RANGMAHAL:
This old palace is an interesting mix
of colonial and saracenic architectural styles.
AKHAND
CHANDI PALACE:
Now a college, this imposing building once
housed Chamba's ruling family. Much of the original
craftsmanship can still be seen.
BHURI
SINGH MUSEUM:
Named after Raja Bhuri Singh of Chamba, this is
a treasure house of Chamba's rich past. The exhibits include
copper plates, murals, doorways, costumes, paintings and stone
carvings.
ST.
ANDREW'S CHURCH:
Over a century old, this is a charming
dressed stone structure with lancet windows.
|
