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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.
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