Location : 92-km From
Dharamshala, in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Tourist Attractions : Churches of Dalhousie, Lord James
Ramsay, Marquis Of Dalhousie, Khajjiar, Subhash Baoli, Satdhara, Kalatope,
Panchpula.
Best Hangout : Subhash Baoli, Satdhara, Khajjiar
Best Activities : Trekking, strolling around.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Chamba 29 km, Kangra 83
km, Dharamshala 92 km, Shimla 254 km, Kullu 275 km.
When To Visit : Mid-May to Mid-October.
About Dalhousie
The hill station of Dalhousie in western Himachal Pradesh is full of old
world charm and carries lingering echoes of the British Raj. It covers an
area of about 14 sq km and is set amidst five hills Kathlog, Potreyn, Tehra,
Bakrota and Balun. This hill resort of Himachal Pradesh derives its name
from the British Governor General of the 19th century, Lord Dalhousie.
The altitude of Dalhousie varies between 1,525 m and 2,378 m, and it is
dominated by varied vegetation-pines, deodars, oaks and flowering
rhododendron. Dalhousies has charming colonial architecture, including some
beautiful churches. Its location presents panoramic views of the plains-and
like a long silver line, river Ravi twists and turns below Dalhousie. The
spectacular snow-wrapped Dhauladhar mountains are also visible from this
town of awesome natural splendour.
Major Tourist Attractions in Dalhousie
Subhash Baoli
At a distance of 1 km is Subhash Baoli, an enchanting spot surrounded by
majestic trees. Subhash Chandra Bose spent a lot of time in 1937,
contemplating and meditating at this place, giving it the name of Subhash
Baoli.
Panchpula
About 3 km from Dalhousie is Panchpula, a picturesque spot where a stream
feeds a series of pools. A monument has been built here in memory of the
freedom fighter, Sardar Ajit Singh.
Kalatop
About 10 km from Dalhousie is this wild life sanctuary, which is a home to
the 'ghoral' and Himalayan black bear.
Satdhara
On the way to Panchpula, at an altitude of 2,036 m, these seven springs are
reputed to have great therapeutic value as they contain mica with medicinal
properties.
Khajjiar
At a distance of 27 km from Dhoudar the beautiful little plain of Khajjiar
is one of the delightful retreats for visitors. A little golden-spired
temple of Khajjinag belonging to the 12th century and a picturesque golf
course adds to the exquisite beauty of this pretty spot. A picturesque spot
with an emerald, saucer shaped meadow set amidst a thick deodar forest,
Khajjiar is an exact place to spend vacations.
Churches
The
churches of Dalhousie are worth visiting. There are four beautiful churches
in Dalhousie, which are a beauty in themselve. These are St. Andrew's Church
and St. Patrick's Church at Balun, St. Francis Church at Subhash Chowk and
St. John's Church at Gandhi Chowk.
Getting There
Air : The airport at Gaggal in Kangra is at a distance of 135 km.
Road : Dalhousie is 485 km by road from Delhi and 52 km from Chamba.
Rail : The closest railhead is Pathankot-80 km away. Taxis and buses
are easily available from these places.
Accommodation
Being an important tourist destination, Dalhousie has numerous tourist
accommodation to offer total satisfaction to the tourists coming from all
the parts of the world. The accommodations though not too luxurious, are in
the range of deluxe and budget category. There are government approved
hotels also, which offer good line of facilities and services, as per the
interests of the tourists.
