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...
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.
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