Dalhousie
143 kms. from Dharamsala
Dalhousie is a hill station in Chamba district, in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated at an elevation of 1,970 meters above sea level.
Dalhousie Town was named after Lord Dalhousie, who was the British Governor-General in India while establishing this place as a summer retreat.
It is built on and around five hills, Kathalagh, Potreyn, Terah, Bakrota and Bhangora. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Dalhousie is situated between 6,000 and 9,000 feet (2,700 m) above sea level. The best time to visit is in the summer, and the peak tourist season is from May to September. Scottish and Victorian architecture are prevalent in the bungalows and churches in the town.
Dalhousie is a gateway to the ancient Chamba Hill State, now Chamba District of the state of Himachal Pradesh of India. This hill region is a repository of ancient Hindu culture, art, temples, and handicrafts preserved under the longest-running single dynasty since the mid-6th century. Chamba is the hub of this culture. Bharmour, the ancient capital of this kingdom, is home to the Gaddi and Gujjar tribes. It has 84 ancient temples dating from the 7th–10th centuries AD.
Dalhousie, being a beautiful tourist spot, plays an important role in the economy of the state. The major industry is tourism. While Dalhousie has a large number of hotels to accommodate the visiting tourists, the town also offers several non-hotel stays like independent villas and bungalows, which offer an alternative to typical hotels. There are just over 600 hotels in Dalhousie.
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Climate
Summers: in Dalhousie, the summer starts around middle of March and continues till June middle. Temperature is usually moderate, ranging from 15.5 deg C to about 25.5 deg C.
Winters: During the winters, there is a lot of snowfall and rain also, in Dalhousie, starting usually from November till the month of February.
Monsoons: In Dalhousie, the rainy season starts from June till September, during which there is about 214 cm of rainfall. Mountains appear very shinning and clean whenever there is rain, with scenic beauty.
Airport
The nearest airport is Dharamsala Airport. 145 kms. away.
Railway station
Pathankot’s Chakki Bank railhead is the nearest railway station from Dalhousie (approximately71 kilometres).
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Places Of Interest
Bakrota Hills
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Bakrota Hills Bakrota Hills, located 5 kms. away from Dalhousie at an altitude of 2100 meters, is surrounded by snow-clad mountains and serene landscapes. Thick ‘Deodar’ forests seem like a beautiful carpet covering the surrounding hills. While walking through the hills every turning looks beautiful when the golden sunshine filter through the oak, pine and … Continue reading Bakrota Hills →
Dainkund Peak
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Dainkund Peak With its beautiful snow covered peaks and lush green surroundings Dainkund peak, located 10kms. from Dalhousie at an elevation of 2755 meters attract tourists from all over the globe. Dainkund is the highest peak in Dalhousie and gets maximum snowfall during the winter season. Beautiful Deodar trees, calm forests, colorful flowers, and green … Continue reading Dainkund Peak →
Kalatop Wild Life Sanctuary
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Kalatop Wild Life Sanctuary MDR49, Kalatope R.F, Himachal Pradesh 176304 Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary is a 30.69 km² animal sanctuary at Kalatop and Khajjiar in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The sanctuary area is well laid out for trekking trails both at Kalatop and Khajjiar. There is a dense deodar and fir forest covering 19.63 km² of the sanctuary, which is about 6 km from Dalhousie. Pheasants, serow and black bear are some … Continue reading Kalatop Wild Life Sanctuary →
Khajjiar
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Khajjiar Khajjiar is a Hill Station in Chamba District, Himachel Pradesh, India, located approximately 24 km from Dalhousie. Khajjiar sits on a small plateau with a small stream-fed lake in the middle that has been covered over with weeds. The hill station is surrounded by meadows and forests. It is about 6,500 feet (2,000 m) … Continue reading Khajjiar →
Panchpula
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Panchpula Pathankot Rd, Chatryara, Himachal Pradesh 176304 Panchpula is situated at a distance of three kilometers from Dalhousie. One of the famous picturesque spots in the region, the word Panchpula means five bridges. On the there is a spring fall, which is known as the Satdhara spring fall. It is believed that the fresh waters … Continue reading Panchpula →