Restaurants & food

Chamba offers authentic Himachali (Pahari) cuisine alongside North Indian and Tibetan staples. * **Signature Dishes:** Chamba is widely renowned for **Rajma Madra** (kidney beans cooked in a rich yogurt and ghee-based gravy), a staple of the traditional *Dham* (a festive vegetarian feast). Other local specialties include *Babru* (stuffed fried bread) and *Tudkiya Bhath*. * **Dining Scene:** Most dining establishments are casual dhabas and family restaurants located near the Chaugan and museum road, serving both locals and tourists. * **Street Food:** Local vendors sell steamed momos, thukpa, and locally grown roasted maize, especially during the harvest season and local fairs.