Chamba
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Chamba is in Himachal Pradesh.
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Khajjhiar and Dalhousie are two most popular hill stations in India, which are located near Chamba. Both of these hill stations are among the best vacation spots for tourists coming from India as well as outside India. Dalhousie is very fascinating and has beautiful colonial architecture. Kajjhiar is one of the favourite destination for Bollywood as many filmmakers come to this place to shoot some sequence for their movies.
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Laxmi Narayan Temple
Laxmi Narayan Temple is the main temple of Chamba. This temple was built in the 10th century by Sahil Verman. This temple was built in Shikara style. This temple continued to be embellished by the Rajas who succeeded to the throne of Chamba.
Champavati Temple:
Chamavati temple is located behind the Treasury building and city police station. This temple is after the name of Champavati, daughter of King Sahil Verman who built this temple in her memory. It is said that Champavati influenced her father to set-up the Chamba city, at the present location. This temple is constructed in Shikara style, with wheel roof and stone curving. This temple is almost equivalent to the size of Laxmi Narayan Temple.
Vijeshwari Temple: Vajreshwari Temple is almost 1000 year old and dedicated to Goddess of lightning, Vajreshwar Devi. This temple is located at the end of Jansali Bazar. Architecture of the temple is in Shikhara style.
Kalatop Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary: This sanctuary is one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh. This sanctuary is a perfect place for the photographers, who love to do natural photography. [1]
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