It is built on and around five hills. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is surrounded by the beautiful scenery of snow-capped peaks. Dalhousie is situated between 6,000 and 9,000 feet 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 is 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 and has 84 ancient temples dating from the 7th–10th century AD.
Dalhousie has many places to visit. A favorite spot for tourists is the area near Alla. It is a potato field and it offers mesmerizing scenic landscape. Another popular spot is the area of Karelanu. It is famous for its precious water which healed a great leader, Subhash Chandra Bose. He was suffering from tuberculosis and he regularly drank the water from the natural spring there and he was healed.
How to Reach Dalhousie
By Air: The nearest airport from Dalhousie is Pathankot which is approximately 75 km.
By Rail: The nearest railway station from Dalhousie is Pathankot which is approximately 75 km.
By Road: Dalhousie is well connected by road it is approximately 587 km from Delhi.
Places to Visit in Dalhousie
CHURCHES
There are four beautiful churches in Dalhousie. 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.SUBHASH BAOLI (1 km)
It was at this enchanting spot surrounded by majestic trees, that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose spent time in 1937, contemplating and meditating.PANCHPULA (3 km)
This is a picturesque spot where a stream feed a series of pools. A monument has been built here in memory of the freedom fighter, Sardar Ajit Singh.KALATOP (10 km)
This wild life sanctuary is a home to the 'ghoral' and Himalayan black bear.Dalhousie Weather:
Hotels in Dalhousie
Grand View
Dalhousie Heights
Hotel Topaz
Snow Valley Resorts
Dalhousie Photos
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