ABOUT Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College Chamba

Government Medical College Chamba is located in the middle of the town Chamba and currently running in a Palace (made by Raja Umedh Singh during 1747-1765, Akhand Chandi Palace is a reflection of the lavishness of art and architecture of that period). The nearest railway station is at Pathankot which is 120 km away from Chamba. The nearest airport is at Gaggal, Kangra which is around 140 km away from Chamba. It is a lush green valley with natural beauty in abundance and situated at the bank of river Ravi. This place is also known as Shiv Bhumi and having a chain of temples. Dalhousie, Khajjiar (Mini Switzerland), Bharmour, Sach Pass, Padri Jot, and Pangi Valley are many important tourist destinations. The second hydro powerhouse of India was commissioned here in 1908. The Bhuri Singh Museum is another attraction along with Chamba Rumalwhich is famous for its world-class embroidery.With the opening of Medical College in the Chamba, the hopes and aspirations of the people of the Chamba were met with, the standards of health services are improving on a daily basis and students benefiting with the advantage of staying home and getting better educational avenues in the state itself.