Chaurasia Temple
Kugti Village
Chhatrari Village Temple
Bharmour, east of Chamba, also called Gadderan "the home of gaddis" was the former capital of the rulers of Chamba. It is famous for the temple complex Chaurasi, a cluster of eighty-four temples. Bharmour is known for its scenic beauty and for its ancient temples. Some of temples are believed to be existing from 10th century. As the whole country around Bharmour is supposed to belong to lord Shiva, it is popularly spoken of as Shiva Bhumi, abode of lord Shiva. Bharmour also offers exiting opportunities of short easy trek. In fact once can visit several villages by undertaking these treks, which are more like long walks, and study the lifestyle of Gaddis, the nomadic shepherds.
Manimesh Lake with Manimesh Kailash rising above it is a popular pilgrimage destination near Bharmour. Thousands of devotees have a holy dip in the lake on Janamashtami and Radha Astami (August / September). From Bharmour to Hadsar (thirteen kilometers) there is a motor road after which the pilgrims have to trek to the lake.
Life in Bharmaur centres around the temple square-Chaurasia, which owes its name to the 84 shrines built within its periphery. The beautiful shikhara of Manimahesh temple dominates the square. A life-size image of Nandi in polished brass stands before it.
This place 34-km away from Bharmaur is at a height of 4,170m and is an important place of pilgrimage. The view of the towering peak of the Manimahesh Kailash (5,656m) and its 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 the main pilgrimage, the Manimahesh Yatra in the months of August / September.
The Shakti Devi temple in Bharmour is of great archaeological importance. This place is 40-km away from Bharmaur and 45-km from Chamba via road. The village is inhabited mostly by the Gaddies who are semi-postral lot, engaged in rearing of sheep and goats. Situated at a height of 6,000 feet, it's famous for its remarkable hill-style temple of Shakti Devi. The temple of Chhatrari is regarded as one of the holiest ones competing with well-known temples of "Lakshna Devi" at Bharmour and of "Bhawani" at Kangra.
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 resthouse too. The famous temple of Keylong Wazir is just 2-km away from here.
Day 1 : Start from Dalhousie enrouting Rock-garden, Chora Dam View and sightseeing at Chamba, Laxmi Narayan Temple and proceed to Bharmour. Stay at Goverment Rest house or Camping at Bharmour
Day 2 Sightseeing of the famous complex Chaurasi, a cluster of eighty-four temples, Bharmani Devi temple.Trek from Bharmour to Kugti, an village with old-world charm. Proceed to Dalhousie in evening