Bharmaur


Bharmaur remained capital of the princely state o Chamba for over 400 years, about 69 km from Chamba this fascinating little town surrounded by high ranges was then known as Bharmpur, Its ancient temples endow Bhramaur with an aura of a hallowed place. The abound ant alpine pastures in the region are home to the nomadic Gadhi tribesmen. 

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. 

Around Bhamaur

Manimahesh : an important place of pilgrimage is 34 km away. Beauty of the solitary Manimahesh Kailash peak reflected in the quiet waters of a turquoise mountain lake evokes a spontaneous prayer among pilgrims who visit the spot annually. Singing devotional songs they wind their way up an arduous track to bathe in the icy waters o Manimahesh Lake and worship at the little lakeside temple. 

Chhatrai : The Shakti Devi temple 40 km from Bhramaur is of great archaeological importance.

Kugti : Not far from the Kugti Pass on the challenging trail to Lahaul from Bhrampaur this happened to be the last inhabited village in the picturesque valley. Overlooking deep conifer forests Kugti , has a little forest rest house. The famous Keyong Wazir temple is just 2 km away. 

Altitude: 2195 meters

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. 

Getting there Bharmaur , accessible by road is 69 Km from Chamba

 


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