Dalhousie Hill Stations Tour Packages

Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh. Dalhousie is built on around five hills. Established in 1854 by the British Empire in India as a summer retreat for its troops and bureaucrats, the town was named after Lord Dalhousie who was the British Viceroy in India at that time.

Dalhousie is situated at 6000-9000 feet above sea level. It has charming architecture, including beautiful churches. 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. Tall Oak and pine trees, serene atmosphere, cool weather, less populated is one of the most fascinating hill stations of India. Tourist attractions in Dalhousie

We recommend following Popular Sightseeing spots inDalhousie:

St. Andrew's Church : St. Andrew's Church commonly known as the Church of Scotland was built in the year 1903 at Bahloon by Protestant Christians.

Panjpulla : Just 2 km away from the town lies the 'five bridges' memorial, built in memory of Sardar Ajit Singh, one of India's well-loved freedom fighters. A natural tank and creams give the spot a fitting serenity.

Subhash Baoli : Named after Subhash Chandra Bose, a famous freedom fighter, Subhash Baoli is located at a mere distance of 1 km from Dalhousie. An enthralling spot, Subhash Baoli is surrounded by majestic trees that attracts huge number of tourists from India as well as abroad.

BaraPathar : This is a famous temple of Bhulwani Mata at the middle of the thick forest in the village of Ahla, on the way to Kalatope.

Satdhara : Located on the way to Panchpula at an altitude of 2,036m, Satdhara is a famous picnic spot nearby Dalhousie. The place is known for the seven hot water springs, that has great therapeutic value in it.

Kalatop : It is a wild life sanctuary located at a distance of 10 km from Dalhousie. 'Ghoral' and Himalayan black bear can be found here.

LaxmiI Narayan Temple : This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and was built more than 150 years ago. The temple enshrines a beautiful image of Lord Vishnu.

Banikhet : Seven kms short of Dalhousie is Banikhet - the gateway to Dalhousie. At Banikhet the road bifurcates for Chamba and Dalhousie. This small place has gained importance with the setting-up of residential colony of Chamera Hydro-electric Project. A Nag temple in Padhar Maidan now called mini stadium is a place of worship for the people of Banikhet and villages around. This temple is approximately 150 years old.

Bakrota Hills : Located at a distance of 5 km from Dalhousie, Bakrota hills give breathtaking view of the snow covered city.

Hotels in Dalhousie

Dalhousie offers accommodation options ranging from luxury Hotels and hill resorts in Dalhousie and medium-priced Economy hotels in Dalhousie, we offer you the right kind of accommodation for you and your family visiting Dalhousie for a summer retreat, honeymoon travel to Dalhousie, a family vacation in Dalhousie...

Best time to visit Dalhousie

Dalhousie enjoys a comfortable weather throughout the year. Though the place can be visited anytime in the year, the ideal time is during the summer months when the hill resort beats the heat of the plains. Cotton clothing is applicable for the summer months whereas woolens are required for the winters.

How to reach Dalhousie:

By Air : Amritsar is the nearest airport .Jammu airport is188 kms.

By Rail : The nearest railway station is Pathankot about 80 kms,connected to all of the major cities.

By Road : Dalhousie is connected to all the major cities of Himachal Pradesh.

Dharamshala Hill Stations Tour Packages

The hill station ofDharamshala came into existence in 1849, which was chosen as the site for accommodating civil population that raised in the town. It originally served as a subsidiary cantonment for the troops stationed at Kangra valley. In 1848 the hill station was annexed by the British who remained here till the independence of India in 1947. Due to its proximity to Delhi, Dharamshala became a popular destination, which provided respite to the British from the hot summer months in Delhi. Under the British, the town developed infrastructurally. Here one can still find several structures which are reminiscent of the British era.

Dharamshala has been a seat of spiritual learning since ages. The hill station has several small temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and goddess Durga along with monasteries dating back to the eighth century. The town hence holds immense reverence for people following the Hindu and Buddhist faith. Those who long for spiritual succor definitely make it a point to sojourn at this enchanting and tranquil hill station. Sounds of bells in temples and prayer bells in Monasteries will simply transport you to a different spiritual plane. The small hill station also has beautiful churches which too add to the spirituality in the air of the region.

Dharamshala is today the seat of spiritual Buddhist leader Dalai Lama, who have been living in exile here since the Peoples Uprising in Tibet since 1959. His Holiness Dalai Lama came to Dharamshala in the year of the uprising and brought along thousands of Tibetans who have made Dharamshala there home today. Owing to this reason Dharamshala has earned the reputation of being "The Little Lhasa in India". It is in Dharamshala that the Tibetans have kept alive their art forms, dances, music and culture. McLeod Ganj is today the seat of Tibet culture which the Tibetans seek to keep alive till they do not return to their homeland.

Dharamshala is divided into two parts as Upper Dharamshala or McLeod Ganj and lower Dharamshala which is the commercial centre of the hillstation. Dharamshala is known for the bounty of nature it enjoys. Located in the Kangra valley, Dharamshala will offer a visitor breathtaking scenic beauty with the presence of snow covered peaks, tea plantations and unsullied water bodies. Rich forests of pine and Deodar will enchant you with mist adding romance to the ambience. The winters enthrall the visitor who are here to enjoy the snowy weather while summers provide a respite to the people who flock this hill station in large numbers. With several shades in its kitty, Dharamshala is one of the leading hill stations which enjoys a high rank on the tourism map of India.

Shimla Hill Stations Tour Packages

This summer capital of the British is situated at an altitude of 2159 meters above the sea level. Shimla is a popular tourist destination in India for a splendid summer vacation. A heaven for adventure seekers who wish to indulge in adventure sports and activities like river rafting, angling for trout trekking and rock climbing and those looking for a quieter holiday with friends and families may settle for camping and golfing, take a stroll on the Shimla Mall, hang around the ridge and take nearby excurssions to temples, Chail, Kufri... Besides being a summer retreat it remains an ideal spot for adventure lovers and honey moon travel. Beat the heat this summer with a splendid holiday at Shimla. Tourist attractions in Shimla

Shimla retains a colonial aura, with its grand old buildings, among them the stately Viceregal Lodge, charming iron lampposts and Anglo-Saxon names. The Mall, packed with shops and eateries, is the center of attraction, and Scandal Point, associated with the former Maharaja of Patiala’s escapades, offers a view of distant snowclad peaks.

We recommend following Popular Sightseeing spots in Shimla:

Shimla city : The ridge and the adjacent Mall form the heart of the city where vehicular traffic is not allowed a place to take a walk, also the main shopping area with most of the shops still housed in old time buildings. One tier below this shopping area is the Middle Bazaar with smaller shops mixed with residences. A tier below Middle Bazaar is the Lower Bazaar The famous Shimla Summer Festival in May or June every year lasting for 5-8 days, is celebrated on the Ridge.

Gaiety Theater on the Mall, opened on the 30th of May, 1887, Queen Victoria's Jubilee Year. Now the Gaiety is primarily known for its social club.

Viceregal Lodge located on the Observatory Hills is lalso kno

wn as Rashtrapati Niwas, it was formerly the summer residence of the British Viceroys. Situated on a very beautiful location. A big ground in front of the lodge makes the place look even better. Tourists and local young couples are often seen here. The lodge is declared as a heritage building.

Kufri,19 km from Shimla,is the highest point in the surrounding region. Kufri has a Himalyan Wild Life Zoo which hosts rare Antelopes, Birds and rare feline species. Monal the state bird of Himachal Pradesh is worth watching. A meandring path trough the potato plantations turns into a popular Ski track in Winters here. The famous heritage hotel The Wildflower Hall is also located on way to kufri at Charabada.

Tatta Pani: The name Tatta Pani, translates to "Hot - Water" in local dialect. This is about half a square kilometer area on the banks of Satluj river with boiling hot Sulpher water springs. Bathing with this water is known to be good for skin. The place is also famous for the rituals of Tula Daan, which is known to be very effective if done at tattapani on a specific day. Many pandas (people who perform the tula daan) can be seen sitting on the banks of river Satluj.

Summer Hill - A picturesque site on Shimla-Kalka Railway line. Offers shady walks in quiet surroundings. Located 7 Kms from the city centre at 1983 m above sea level.

Naldehra about 25 km from shimla is popular for a nine hole golf course, located on a gradual slope on scenic hill top surrounded by fir trees, and a picnic ground on hilltop.

Places of worship in Shimla: Kali Bari (a temple of the Hindu goddess Kali) is near the Mall. Jakhoo Temple (a temple of the Hindu god Hanuman) is located at the highest point in Shimla (2600 m above sea level. Sankat Mochan ( Hanuman temple - the Monkey God) is located on Shimla-Kalka Highway. Tara Devi Temple is about 10 km from Shimla, directly visible from the city.A Gurudwara is adjaecent to the Bus Stand. There are a few churches also scattered around the City.