Rivers, lakes & waterways

Water bodies play a crucial geographic and economic role in Chamba. * **Ravi River:** The city of Chamba is situated on the right bank of this major trans-boundary river, which flows through the valley. * **Sal River:** A tributary that meets the Ravi river near Chamba town. * **Chamera Lake:** A large artificial reservoir created by the Chamera Dam on the Ravi River, vital for both power generation and regional tourism. * **Manimahesh Lake:** A high-altitude glacial lake (located in the district's Bharmour subdivision) of immense religious significance, drawing thousands of pilgrims annually.