Manimahesh Yatra
Kangra → Chamba → Bharmour → Hadsar → Manimahesh Lake
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Bharmour travel guide
The ancient capital of the Chamba kings, home of the Gaddi shepherds and base for the Manimahesh yatra.
2,195 m
Chamba district
about 230 km from Gaggal Airport
Before Chamba, the kingdom's capital was Bharmour, high in the Budhal valley. At its centre is the Chaurasi, a courtyard of 84 temples including the stone shikhara of Manimahesh and the carved wooden Lakshana Devi temple, among the oldest in Himachal.
This is Gaddi country. In summer the shepherds take their flocks over the high passes, and in August the town fills with yatris heading for Manimahesh lake.
Things to do in Bharmour
- Chaurasi temple complex: 84 temples in the heart of town.
- Lakshana Devi temple: Rare carved wooden temple from the early centuries.
- Bharmani Mata: Hilltop temple above Bharmour, traditionally visited before Manimahesh.
- Hadsar: Start of the Manimahesh trek, 13 km away.
How to reach Bharmour
About 65 km from Chamba up the Ravi and Budhal valleys. Chamba is 120 km from Pathankot.
Best time to visit Bharmour
May to October. During the Manimahesh yatra (August–September) the town is very busy.
Where to stay
Simple hotels and homestays; book early for yatra dates.
Bharmour: questions
How far is Bharmour from Chamba?
About 65 km, roughly 2.5–3 hours on a narrow mountain road.
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