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Tissa




Tissa is the headquarters of Churah Tehsil. It is situated about 67 km from Chamba, in the Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. Tissa lies at an altitude of about 1,570 m on the Dalhousie - Cheni Pass – Killar trek route.

From Tissa, paths lead to all directions linking various places within the district and the adjoining state of Jammu and Kashmir. A local fair known as ‘chhinj’ (meaning a wrestling bout) is held here.

Alyas, Mindhal, Bhanjraru, Devikothi, Rajpura, Mindh Cave and Gadasru Lake are nearby tourist destinations.

Gaggal Airport is the nearest airport. Nearest railway station is at Pathankot in Punjab. Tissa is connected by road to Chamba.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Chamba

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