Destinations / Himachal Pradesh
Old capital of Chamba in the Budhil valley, known for the 84-shrine Chaurasi temple complex.
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Bharmour is a small mountain town about 60 km beyond Chamba, home of the Gaddi people and once the capital of the Chamba kingdom. People come for the Chaurasi temples in the middle of town, some about 1,400 years old, and as the base for the Manimahesh Lake pilgrimage trek. It suits travellers who like temples, quiet hill towns and walking, and who do not mind a long mountain road.
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| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| April to June | Pleasant days of about 8 to 18 degrees C. Good for the temples and village walks. |
| July to August | Monsoon. Landslides can close the Chamba to Bharmour road for hours or days. |
| Late August to September | Manimahesh Yatra period. The town is very crowded and rooms cost more; book well ahead. |
| October to November | Quiet, clear autumn weather after the rains. |
| December to March | Snow and cold. The road can close, so come only if prepared. |
A group of 84 shrines in the centre of town, built about 1,400 years ago. The main Manimahesh temple is a tall stone shikhara shrine with a large Shivling, and there is an unusual temple to Dharamraj (Yamraj).
An old wooden temple to the goddess Durga inside the Chaurasi complex, among the oldest shrines here.
A hilltop temple above the town with a holy pool. Manimahesh pilgrims traditionally bathe here first.
A village with waterfalls at the end of the road, and the starting point of the Manimahesh trek.
A sacred high lake at about 4,080 m below Manimahesh Kailash peak, reached by a steep 13 km trek from Hadsar via Dhancho. Usually done over two days; outside the yatra there are no tents, food stalls or medical posts on the route.
A large sanctuary of about 378 sq km with deodar and mixed conifer forest. It is home to Himalayan brown bear, ibex, Himalayan tahr and monal.
An old village temple on the way between Chamba and Bharmour.
Worth a stop on the drive from Pathankot, the last stretch whether you arrive by train, bus or air. Stopping needs a taxi or your own vehicle; buses do not wait. Distances are by road.
Old capital of Chamba state on the Ravi, with the Lakshmi Narayan temple group, the Chaugan ground and the Bhuri Singh Museum.
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Organised trips to Bharmour are almost all Manimahesh Lake trek and pilgrimage packages run by private operators, with Bharmour as the base and overnight stop. They start from Pathankot (some also from Amritsar) with road transport included, last 5 to 6 days, and run between about May and mid-October, with August and September the main months. Prices found were about Rs 14,500 to Rs 20,000 per person. No government-run tour to Bharmour was found; the HPTDC package for this district that was checked covers Dalhousie, Khajjiar and Chamba only.
| Operator | Trip | From | Length | Price from | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTP Tourism Affairs Limited Private operator | Group trek to Manimahesh Lake with transport, Bharmour as base | Pathankot (Amritsar option also listed) | 5 days / 4 nights | ₹14,500 per person Pathankot to Pathankot, per person, as listed on 2026-10-04. Amritsar to Amritsar is listed at Rs 16,500. | Return transport, double-sharing rooms in Bharmour and camps, vegetarian meals from day 1 dinner to day 5 breakfast, guide, permits and entry fees (as stated on the page) |
| HPTT by Planman's Group Private operator | Manimahesh trek package with transport via Chamba and Bharmour | Pathankot | 6 days / 5 nights | ₹14,500 per person Per person from Pathankot, shown as a discounted price (full price shown as Rs 17,000), as listed on 2026-10-04. | All road transfers, hotel stays in Chamba and Bharmour, camps on the trek, breakfast and dinner, local trek guide, taxes (as stated on the page) |
| TrailHikers Private operator | Group trek to Manimahesh Lake with transport to Bharmour | Pathankot (Amritsar option also listed) | 5 days / 4 nights | ₹15,500 per person From Pathankot, per person, plus 5% GST, as listed on 2026-10-04. | Transport from Pathankot or Amritsar to Bharmour and back, 4 nights hotel or camp stay, vegetarian meals from day 1 dinner to day 5 breakfast, guide, trek permits, first aid kit with oxygen (as stated on the page) |
| Shikhar Travels (India) Pvt Ltd Private operator | Fixed-departure Manimahesh trek with transport via Bharmour | Pathankot railway station | 6 days / 5 nights | ₹20,000 per person Per person from Pathankot, plus 5% GST, as listed on 2026-10-04. | Transport and sightseeing as per itinerary, 5 nights in hotels and tents, meals, guide, cook and helper, camping equipment, permits and entry fees (as stated on the page) |
Checked online on 2026-10-04. A listing here is not a recommendation; we have no tie-up with these operators. Before you pay, check that the operator and its website are genuine, and confirm dates, price and what is included.
| Budget level | Type | Price per night |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Homestays and basic guest houses | ₹1,000 to ₹1,200 |
| Mid-range | Small hotels near the temple complex | ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 |
| Luxury | Best available hotel rooms in town (no true luxury hotels) | ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 |
Eating is simple: homestay dinners cost about 250 to 350 rupees and a dhaba lunch about 150 to 250. The main dhaba near the temple and most shops close by about 8 pm. The area is also known for its fruit.
Vegetarian food is the norm in this temple town.
| Budget level | Stay per room | Food per person | Local transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹1,200 | ₹400 | ₹150 per person |
| Mid-range | ₹1,800 | ₹700 | ₹2,000 per vehicle |
| Luxury | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 per vehicle |
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No permit was found to be needed for Bharmour town. Registration with the Himachal government is mandatory for the Manimahesh Yatra. Carry photo ID.
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