Bharmaur
Hilltop Trips India

State Himachal Pradesh Near by Places Chamba - 61.1 Km Dharamsala - 213 Km Shimla - 431 Km Chamrajnagar - 2,937 Km Best Time to visit July To September Elevation Bharmaur - 2,195 m. Coordinates 32.442971,76.53299 Bharmaur Map

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Enveloped within the high mountain ranges, the original capital of Chamba district, Bharmaur also known as Brahmour, is a facinating little town. Mainly popular for its several ancient temples and monuments that reflect the towns glorious past. It is also the base for the famed Manimahesh Yatra and for various marvelous treks in the region.

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Known as "Brahmpur" in the 6th century, it was the seat of power of Chamba state for some 400 years till AD 920, when a new capital was founded at Chamba by Raja Sahil Varma. All the temples present in Bharmour stand on a level area, which is called the Chaurasi after the 84 Siddhas, who are believed to have meditated in Bharmaur over 1,000 years ago. These Siddhas hailed from Kurukshetra and visited Manimahesh.

Life in Bharmaur centers around the Chaurasia a temple square which howes it name to the 84 shrines build within its periphery's With varying architectural ensigns these temples were built between the seventh and tenth century. The towering shikara of Manimahesh temple dominates the square and a lie size bull idol of Nandi in polished brass guards the entrance. The Lakshna Devi temple's sanctum sanctorum houses the meter height guess idol cast in exquisite brass.

Bharmaur, a home to the semi nomadic Gaddis, the shepherds of this area, situated in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 2,195 m. It is the base for the famed Manimahesh Yatra and for various marvelous treks in the region. It is a fascinating little town surrounded by high ranges, it's ancient temples endow it with the aura of a hallowed place. Himachal Tourism tents are available at Bharmaur and there is also a Tourist Rest House.

Elevation

Bharmaur - 2,195 m.

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How to Reach There and Distances

Bharmaur, 65 Km away from Chamba and 80 Km from Dharamsala. The way from Chamba is along an attractive hill road that follows the river for much of it's route. During the yatra days, the Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HPRTC)provides special bus services between Chamba and Bharmaur. Chamba is 56 Km drive from Dalhousie. Dalhousie is well linked by road with public and private transport.

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Best Season to Visit/Weather

July To September

Climate

In winter, the temperatures do get very low and heavy wool lends are required. The summer temperatures can raise upto 30c and cotton clothing is recommended.

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Tourist places near Bharmaur

Places of Interest

Chaurasia: Life in Bharmaur centres around the temple square- Chaurasia, which owes it's name to the 84 shrines built within it's periphery. The beautiful shikara, of Manimahesh temple dominates the Square. A life size image of Nandi in polished brass stands before it.

Places Around

Manimahesh: This place is 34 Km away from Bharmaur is at an height of 4,170 m and is an important place of pilgrimage. The view of the towering peak of the Manimahesh Kailash (5,656 m) and it's mirror image in still waters of a little lake are quite fascinating. Bands of pilgrims wend their way up the arduous track to bathe in the icy lake and to worship at the little temple there. Thousands of people come for main pilgrimage, the Manimahesh Yatra in August/September. To facilitate these Yatris Himachal Tourism provides them with Tents.

Kugti

The last inhabited village of Bharmaur is not too far from the Kugti Pass (5,040 m) and is on the challenging trail from Bharmaur to Keylong. Overlooking splendid forests of conifer, Kugti has a little forest rest house. The famous temple of Keylong Wazir is 2 Km away.