by Chamba to Bharmour distance might be 59 Km only but this is an interesting and unforgettable journey. This journey can be done either by cab or Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation buses.
Bharmour
Either way, if you have covered this Chamba to Bharmour distance by bus or private vehicle. Once you are in Bharmour, there is a lot to explore. A beginning can be made by visiting the Bharmour Chaurasi temple.
There are a lot of lodging options in Bharmour and once you take ample rest after the Chamba to Bharmour distance coverage, it is time to head out and explore Bharmour, the land of Lord Shiva.
It is interesting to mention here that Bharmour is also known as the Machu Picchu of the hill state of Himachal Pradesh. Its earlier name was Brahmpura and this sleepy town was once the capital of Chamba.
The altitude of 2100 meters makes Bharmour an interesting place to explore, and you will feel this altitude variation as you cover the Chamba to Bharmour distance by bus or your private vehicle.
Bharmour is sandwiched between Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges, and so as to say between the Ravi and Chenab valley. The alpine pastures in this land are another exclusivity to explore, but only if you cover the Chamba to Bharmour distance by your vehicle as you will have the liberty to stop at the place of your choice.
This region is thus aptly home to Gaddis who otherwise roam around the region in summers and head downwards towards the Kangra valley in the winter months.
History of Bharmour
Meru, who was the father of Jaistambh, was the first one to settle in this remote land. Interestingly, he had a connection with the royal family of Ayodhya. He was accompanied by his son, who defeated the Ranas here and founded Bharmour or Brahmpura. All this happened in 6th AD.
However, as you complete your Chamba to Bharmour distance of 59 Km, you will be transformed into an old world. It is only the presence of modern amenities that will help you understand that you are in the 21st century. If these modern-day gadgets and amenities are taken away for a while, you will be transformed into serenity in this divine land.
However, given the modern amenities that exist today, you will never feel that you are in the wilderness. There are numerous homestays and Hotels in Bharmour where you can relax and unwind from the tedious Chamba to Bharmour journey exertion.
This is the land of divinity and if you have ample time by your side, a week is a desirable duration that you should spend in this region to explore and experience its uniqueness.
Chamba to Bharmour Distance Coverage by Bus
While there are private bus services to cover this Chamba Bharmour distance, the safest way is to take the Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation bus. Following are the buses run by Himachal Pradesh Government on this route:
Chamba Bharmour Hadsar- This bus departs from ISBT Chamba at 6:20 AM
Chamba Bharmour Chobia– This bus departs from ISBT Chamba at 12:35 PM
Chamba Bharmour- This bus departs from ISBT Chamba at 1:25 PM
In addition, there are some private buses too that operate on regular basis from Chamba and shall make your Chamba to Bharmour distance enjoyable, if you come to this region with an ambition to explore the region and be one with nature which we all should be if we aspire to experience this divinity of God in the Land of Shiva which is known as Bharmour!
More on the places to visit in Bharmour in the coming blogs on the Bharmour series.
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