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Laxmi Narayan Temple
The Lakshminarayan group of temples in the town of Chamba are of great archaeological importance. Six stone temples dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu with tall shikaras, finely carved, date from the 8th century AD. The Lakshminarayan Temple is the oldest in this group.

Vajreshwari Temple
This ancient temple is believed to be 1000 years old and is dedicated to Devi Vajreshwari-Goddess of lightning. The temple is situated on the northern most corner of the town at the end of Jansali Bazar. No historical record of the temple is available. The temple is built in the Shikhara style with wooden Chhattries and stands on the platform. The Shikhara of the temple is elaborately carved.

Dalhousie- (2050 Meters above sea level)
Dalhousie is built on and around five hills. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is surrounded by the beautiful scenery of snow-capped peaks. Dalhousie is situated at 2050 meters above sea level. Scottish and Victorian architecture is prevalent in the bungalows and churches in the town. The best time to visit is in the summer, and the peak tourist season is from May to September

How to Get There
By Road - Dalhousie is well connected by road with major towns of north India. By Train -Nearest rail head is Pathankot, 80 Kms from Dalhousie .

Things to see - Panchpula, Kynance, Subhash Baoli, St. Andrew's Church, St. Patrick's Church,St. Francis Church, St. Jhon's Church.

Khajiar
23 kms from Dalhousie is the mini Switzerland of India at a height of 1950 meters. The lush green meadows are surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests. Grazing herds of sheep, goats and other milch cattle present a prefect pastoral scenery. There is a small lake in the center of the saucer shaped meadow which has in it a floating island. Khajjiar is picturesque and a photographer's delight.