Dalhousie

Introduction and Histroy :Dalhousie is a hill-station of Himachal Pradesh, in the Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas. It is recognized as a unique hill-station, small and serene. The pleasant climate and breathtaking scenery relax the muscles of the hectic traveler .Dalhousie is named after the British General Lord Dalhousie. With its dense coniferous forest that comprises of deodars,pines and oaks, old British houses and thriving Tibetan community, Dalhousie is a favorite destination among the tourists.It sprawls over five distinct hills, Balun, Kathlog, Petreyn, Tehra and Bakrota with heights ranging between 1,525 and 2,378 meters. It is known for its Church buildings and other landmarks erected by the British.

What To See :The nearby Bakrota hills offer glimpses into the distant snow-clad peaks of the majestic Himalayan range. The ‘round’ taken here is a walking circuit around the hills, very popular with residents. The must visit is a pretty meadow called Khajjar that has swaying pine trees near a lake with a golden dome temple and a sprawling lawn for golf course.For those interested in wildlife, Kalatope is an ideal weekend retreat.

Things to do: Long walks in solitude are highly recommended.A lovely spot for picnic is the Subhash Bhaoli, commanding a good view of snow covered hills and the St.Peter’s church. This has been named after the indomitable man of Indian politics, before the independence days, Shri Subhash Chandra Bose. Visit the Panjpulla bridges across flowing streams, built as a memorial for the beloved freedom fighter Ajit Singh.Trekking expeditions to - Khajjiar - Chamba triangle or Chamba to Bharmour, Chamba to Palampur (over the Dhauladhar ranges), Chamba to Pangi, and Bharmour to Keylong via Kugti Pass are undertaken. Dainkund peak and Satdhar hot springs are refreshing.

Accomodations :Ample and cheap accommodation options are available. The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Corporation’s runs the tourist Bungalow.

Mode Of Transport :The nearest airport is at Gaggal (Kangra) 180 km from Chamba and 140 km from Dalhousie. Chamba town is 122 km from Pathankot, the nearest broad gauge rail head which is linked by direct trains to Amritsar, Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta.By road Dalhousie is 52 km from Chamba and 500 kms from Delh.Both Dalhousie and Chamba are well connected with places in and outside the state.

Related links:•Tourist information: www.dalhousie.net.
See also (Nearby places): Chamba,Bhojpur ,Bilaspur , Dharamshala ,Hamirpur , Kangra , Kinnaur , Kullu , Manali , Mandi , Mcleodganj , Palampur , Paonta Sahib , Renukapura and Shimla