Travel to Dalhousie (Himachal Pradesh)

The hill stations remains tucked away at the foot of the Dhauladhar range in the Himalayas. A number of picnic spots, picturesque valleys, pretty villas and churches, waterfalls and the bracing climate makes Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh one of the most fascinating hill stations in India and a favourite of travellers from all over. Located at an altitude of 2,000 m, the hill station affords some heart stirring views of the Chamba Valley in Himachal Pradesh and the Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas.

Founded by and named after Governor-Gneral Lord Dalhousie, the hill station even today retains much of its colonial charm. In addition, Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh also features a slice of the Tibetan culture. The hill station has the eminence of being travelled by such great personalities of India as Rabinda Nath Tagore, Subhash Chandra Bose and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru during the pre-Independence era. Travel to Dalhousie to see all this and much more.

Travel Attractions in Dalhousie
There are a number of other places to visit in and around Dalhousie. While you travel to Dalhousie, do remember to visit some of the most popular tourist attractions, given below.

Dainkund (10 km from Dalhousie)
The famous peak scales a height of 2,745 m above sea level. Travellers can soak up the views of the hills, valleys as well as of river Beas and Chenab as they advance crisscrossing down to the plains.

Subhash Baoli
The tourist spot lies at 1.6 km from GPO Square in Dalhousie. During your holidays in Dalhousie, travellers can have impressive views of the snow-laden mountains from here.

Churches in Dalhousie
The hill station of Dalhousie has a number of worth seeing churches. Most popular ones include St Andrews Church (built in 1903), St Patricks Church (built in 1909), St Francis Church (built in 1894) and St John Church (built in 1863).

Khajjiar (27 km from Dalhousie)
The wonderful retreat is perched at an elevation of 6,430 ft above sea level. Here, tourists can visit a lake (with a floating island), a temple and a scenic golf course. Impressed by the beauty that Khajjiar endows, tourists often refer to it as 'Mini Switzerland of India'.

Kalatope Wildlife Sanctuary
During your Dalhousie travel, you can also visit the Kalatope Wildlife Sanctuary. The wildlife sanctuary shelters animal species including Himalayan Black Bear, Bear and Ghoral among others. Wonderful options of trekking are also available for tourists here.

Chamba City
The city of Chamba is located in the Chamba Valley of Himachal Pradesh . For travel freaks, Chamba features ancient cultural heritage and exciting sightseeing options. Travellers can also visit a number of temples located in Chamba. These include Laxminarayan Temple, Hari Rai Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple and Mani Mahesh Temple.

Pangi Valley
It is located between the Pir Pangal range and Zanskar range of the Greater Himalayas. The headquarters of the Pangi valley is located at Kilar in Himachal Pradesh. A number of treks begin from here via the Rohtang Pass.

Dalhousie Travel Information
Closest Airport : Gaggal (Kangra), at 135 km & Amritsar at 191 km
Closest Rail Connection : Pathankot (broad gauge railway station), at 120 km
Road Link : Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses

Staying Options for Travellers in Dalhousie
While you travel to Dalhousie, you can choose to stay at hotels, tourist bungalows or youth hostel. Lalji Resorts, Hotel Dalhousie Heights, Hotel Deodar, Oak Valley Residency, Sylvan Resort and Alps Holiday Resorts are popular stay options in Himachal Pradesh.

Best time to Travel
March-July and September-November

Things to buy during Dalhousie Travel
Don't miss the specialities of the Chamba region. While travelling, you can lay your hands on some really wonderful items of art and craft. Popular things to buy in Dalhousie include shawls, cane baskets, chappals, woollens, dolls etc. �