Chamba

indianprincess · Jul 18th, 2004, 23:26

I fell in love with Chamba when I visited and am already planning my return. We stayed somewhere called 'Orchard Huts' which is absolutely gorgeous. Its run by a family and they were really welcoming. I would recommend it to anyone.

Serena · Jul 19th, 2004, 04:19

Chownie, why you don't try to write down your trip and let us know all your incredible adventures?

Please, I'm so curious....

Ciao!

AvidTrekker · Jul 19th, 2004, 13:25

chownie, did you visit Brahmaur of the 84 temples? Some of them have 1000 year old statues of dieties. If you haven't, go your next trip. There are daily buses from Chamba to Brahmaur (8 hrs) If its summer, you could also go up to the Manimahesh lake (trek).

Alan D · Jul 19th, 2004, 16:18

We visited Brahmaur, also spelt Bahrmaur and Bharmaur, in the autumn of '71. There were a lot of gaddi shepherds on the road bringing their flocks of sheep and goats down from the high pastures.

At that time the bus didn't go the whole way to the village - we got dropped off on the main road and had to walk the remaining distance (about 10K's or so) on a pretty rough unpaved road. We mamaged to find a room, I think at the PWD rest house and spent a day looking at the temples. There were certainly a lot more temples than houses in the village.

I'm certain though, the bus journey didn't take 8 hours as it's only about 60K's from Chamba - a few hours I think and then the walk but I imagine one can find transport all the way now.

I've posted a few pics of Brahmaur in the picture gallery, as has maree, if anyone's interested. It's a beautiful part of HP and well worth visiting if you're in Dalhousie or Chamba.

guerik · Jul 19th, 2004, 16:35

Chownie, this photo should bring back memories.. also features one of the dogs.. not sure if it's Tuffy or Scissor though

Link to photo

indianprincess · Jul 20th, 2004, 04:47

oh wow you've been there too?! isnt it the most amazing place and the family are so lovely. their eldest son took us trekking and he was really lovely. their youngest son was really sweet! i havent been to that temple/shrine but will do when i next go. I really really want to go back and am getting withdrawel symptoms, even though it was my first trip there! And serena i will try and write it down in the next few days but it will take me a while because so much happened!

guerik · Jul 20th, 2004, 09:26

Yup, I was there in January this year. I have a family photo too if you'd like a copy, can email to you (didn't post it in the gallery)

The whole family are so welcoming though, it's a really lovely place to stay! The only one I didn't meet was their eldest son, he's a guide for Intrepid now so he was away on a trip while we were there.
And Sunaiye is the most incredible cook ever, it's well worth a stay there just for her cooking

indianprincess · Jul 21st, 2004, 23:39

their eldest son is so sweet! he took us trekking and around delhi and made us feel really welcome. their youngest son is also really sweet and yes the cooking is magnificent. I'd love a copy of the photo.

Serena · Jul 22nd, 2004, 02:54

....ok! Can wait

Bullettaurean · Feb 8th, 2006, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serena

....ok! Can wait

Hi there,

Can any one please provide me the complete address of Orchard Hut, near Chamba...

Regards,
Brij

lonelywanderer · Feb 9th, 2006, 20:30

Orchard Huts is 12 kms beyond chamba.....it is better to check at manimahesh travels in chamba before going there..

The Orchard Huts
Mani Mahesh Travels
Laxmi Narayan Temple
Chamba 176310
Himachal Pradesh
India
Ph 01899 22507 (Office)
Ph 01899 22607 (Orchard Hut)
Fax 01899 25333

Bullettaurean · Feb 13th, 2006, 17:47

Thanks a ton....

Jul 18th, 2004, 23:26	#1
indianprincess Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 45	Chamba I fell in love with Chamba when I visited and am already planning my return. We stayed somewhere called 'Orchard Huts' which is absolutely gorgeous. Its run by a family and they were really welcoming. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	We visited Brahmaur, also spelt Bahrmaur and Bharmaur, in the autumn of '71. There were a lot of gaddi shepherds on the road bringing their flocks of sheep and goats down from the high pastures. At that time the bus didn't go the whole way to the village - we got dropped off on the main road and had to walk the remaining distance (about 10K's or so) on a pretty rough unpaved road. We mamaged to find a room, I think at the PWD rest house and spent a day looking at the temples. There were certainly a lot more temples than houses in the village. I'm certain though, the bus journey didn't take 8 hours as it's only about 60K's from Chamba - a few hours I think and then the walk but I imagine one can find transport all the way now. I've posted a few pics of Brahmaur in the picture gallery, as has maree, if anyone's interested. It's a beautiful part of HP and well worth visiting if you're in Dalhousie or Chamba.

Jul 19th, 2004, 16:35	#5
guerik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,038	Chownie, this photo should bring back memories.. also features one of the dogs.. not sure if it's Tuffy or Scissor though Link to photo

Jul 20th, 2004, 04:47	#6
indianprincess Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 45	oh wow you've been there too?! isnt it the most amazing place and the family are so lovely. their eldest son took us trekking and he was really lovely. their youngest son was really sweet! i havent been to that temple/shrine but will do when i next go. I really really want to go back and am getting withdrawel symptoms, even though it was my first trip there! And serena i will try and write it down in the next few days but it will take me a while because so much happened!

Jul 20th, 2004, 09:26	#7
guerik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,038	Yup, I was there in January this year. I have a family photo too if you'd like a copy, can email to you (didn't post it in the gallery) The whole family are so welcoming though, it's a really lovely place to stay! The only one I didn't meet was their eldest son, he's a guide for Intrepid now so he was away on a trip while we were there. And Sunaiye is the most incredible cook ever, it's well worth a stay there just for her cooking

Jul 21st, 2004, 23:39	#8
indianprincess Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 45	their eldest son is so sweet! he took us trekking and around delhi and made us feel really welcome. their youngest son is also really sweet and yes the cooking is magnificent. I'd love a copy of the photo.

Jul 22nd, 2004, 02:54	#9
Serena Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bologna, Italy Posts: 282	....ok! Can wait

Feb 9th, 2006, 20:30	#11
lonelywanderer Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: himalayas Posts: 76	Orchard Huts is 12 kms beyond chamba.....it is better to check at manimahesh travels in chamba before going there.. The Orchard Huts Mani Mahesh Travels Laxmi Narayan Temple Chamba 176310 Himachal Pradesh India Ph 01899 22507 (Office) Ph 01899 22607 (Orchard Hut) Fax 01899 25333

Feb 13th, 2006, 17:47	#12
Bullettaurean Born to travel... Forced to work.... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delhi, India Posts: 24	Thanks a ton....

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