Chamba Heritage circuit project is in incomplete condition.

A project, under the Asian Development Bank (ADB) funding package, called “Development of Heritage Circuit: Conservation of Historic Buildings Integrated with Provision of Tourist Facilities in Chamba”, was sanctioned by the government in March 2018. Initially, funds to the tune of Rs 6.50 crore were proposed be spent under the project.
But even after a period of nine months, nothing concrete appears to have been done about the project so far.

The HP Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, with a view to promote tourism in Chamba in a big way, had decided to undertake works for the development of basic infrastructure, including conservation of heritage structures, and construction of a spacious parking lot in the town.

A meeting to seek suggestions about the project was also held there it was decided to start work on the development of a parking lot on the identified site at the district headquarters town of Chamba, conservation of historical building of ‘Rang Mahal’ and widening of Chamba Town-Paccatall-Baloo road as one-way alternative road, thereby solving the traffic problem in the town.

Monuments made by Umed Singh :

Rang Mahal, Chamba : 

Founded by Raja Umed Singh in the 18th century, the Rang Mahal showcases a perfect blend of British and Mughal architecture. It's one of the largest monuments, which is located in Surara Mohalla in Chamba. It's a striking building designed with high fort-like walls and the architecture has an unparalleled combination of British and Mughal styles. During that time, the monument of the western part was used as a royal treasury and the southern part of the monument was later built by the Raj Sri Singh in the year 1860.

Later on, many changes were done to the historical building when the State Handicrafts Department took control of it. Moreover, some of the historical artifacts are preserved in the Bhuri Singh Museum of Chamba, where travelers can find plenty of beautiful paintings on the wall.

History :

King Umed Singh made this palace but later Raj Sri Singh- the king of same dynasty repaired the Rang Mahal. The main aim behind repairing this palace was not only for King's accommodation but also to have a warehouse for royal grain and treasure.

Over the years, the Rang Mahal has become a government property and handicrafts department use this palace as the workshop for shoe, slippers, and the rest. All the things that were in the palace has now been taken out and kept in different museums all across the India. The wall paintings that beautify Rang Mahal are breathtaking, representing one of the most encompassing hill collections. These paintings follow the stories of Lord Krishna.

Rang Mahal 'A Himachal Emporium'This monument has now become a Himachal Emporium, which is popular as a famous shopping destination for beautiful hand-made goods. The emporium offers embroidery work by local women. The place is popular for its unique embroidery work on silky fabrics.

Akhand Chandi Palace :

Construction of this residential building of the Chamba family was started by Raja Umed Singh sometimes between 1748-1764 AD. The place was rebuilt and renovated during the reign of Raja Sham Singh with the help of British engineers. The Darbar Hall (Marshal Hall) was built in 1879 by Capt. Marshal and the Zanana Mehal was added in the reign of Raja Bhuri Singh. The subsequent additions and alterations clearly betray the Mughal and the British influence. In 1958 the Palace building was sold by the descendants of the royal family to the Himachal Government. The latter handed it over to the Education Department for the purpose of starting a Government College and District Library. The palace has a commanding view of the Chaugan, Laxmi Narayana Temple, Sui Mata, Chamunda Devi Temple, Rang Mehal, Hari Rai Temple and Bansi Gopal Temple.