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Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station in Himachal
Pradesh. Recognized in 1854 by the British Empire in
India as a summer retreat for its throng and bureaucrats, the
town was named after Lord Dalhousie who was the British Viceroy
in India at that time. Dalhousie is a calm town, with a sense of
attraction. The charming town is interspersed with the colonial
age buildings, low enclosed stalls and hotels. The pine enclosed
slopes around it are intersected with paths and treks, which are
ideal for short easy walks.
The entry to the Chamba Valley, this colonial town was
established in 1854 by the British governor general Lord
Dalhousie. Covering an area of 14 sq. km and enclosed by alpine
vegetation, Dalhausie has attractive architecture and
panoramic views of both plains and the white capped views of the
mountainous ranges. Dalhousie is built on and just about five
hills. Situated on the western edge of the Dhauladhar
mountain range of the Himalayas, it is bounded by the beautiful
landscape of snow capped peaks. The best time to visit Dalhousie
is in the summer, and the peak tourist season is from May to
September.
Places of Interest in Dalhousie:
Subhash Baoli:
Superior a view of the snowcapped mountains, 1.6-km away from
the G.P.O. Square, the mechanism of Subhash Baoli
is located at an altitude of 2,085m.
Satdhara:
On the way to Panjpulla, at an altitude of 2,036m, these
seven springs are presumed to have great beneficial value as
they contain mica with medicinal properties.
Kalatope:
5-kms from Dalhousie, Kalatope is enjoyable getaway, with
a panoramic view, a charming palace, and a forest rest house.
Kalatope is located 10-kms away from G.P.O. Square at an
altitude of 8,000-ft. Walking along the private and forested
road through upper Nakorota hills, one reaches
Lakkarmandi. The home of Dogri families, Lakkarmandi is
nestled between 8,600 feet high Dayan Kund climax on its right
and Kalatope on the left. The small Kalatope Sanctuary
has a variety of wildlife such as Ibex, Deer, Bears and
Leopards.
Khajjiar:
Just 27-km from Dhoudar the gorgeous small plain of
Khajjiar is one of the favorite retreats for guests. The
saucer shaped pasture, ringed by pines, has a lake set in the
middle, complete with a balanced bland. A little golden spired
temple of Khajjinag belonging to the 12th century and a
charming golf course complete this beautiful picture. A charming
spot with an emerald, saucer formed meadow set amidst a dense
deodar forest, it has a lake as its centre with a floating
island, a forest rest house, a little temple with a golden spire
and a golf course.
How to Reach:
By Air:
The nearest airport is at Gaggal (Kangra), 140-km
from Dalhousie.
By Rail:
The nearest railhead is Pathankot, which is well
connected to Amritsar, Jammu, Delhi and Jalandhar.
By Road:
Onward journey from Pathankot to Chamba and
Dalhausie is by road. Punjab and Himachal Roadways run
services, as do private operators.
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