Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station in
Himachal Pradesh. 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 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.
The best time to visit is in the summer, and the peak tourist season is
from May to September.
Getting There -
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.
Distances -
- Pathankot...... 80 km
- Chamba......... 50 km
- Dharmsala...... 145km
- Amritsar....... 190km
- Palampur....... 176km
- Delhi.......... 560km
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Place Of Interest
Panjpulla : Just 2 km away from the town lies the
'five bridges' memorial, built in memory of Ajit Singh, one of India's
well-loved freedom fighters. A natural tank and creams give the spot a
fitting serenity.
Jandhri Ghat : Around half a kilometre away from
the Subhash Baoli, Jandhri Ghat enfolds an elegant palace in the midst of
tall pine trees. Chamba's erstwhile rulers governed from here till the
advent of Lord Dalhousie. The palace houses a number of shikhar trophies.
Beside the palace, Jandhri Ghat offers heavenly spots for picnicking-gushing
streamlets in the midst of fragrant pine-scented breezes.
Kalatope : 5 Km from Dalhousie, Kalatope is a
pleasant getaway, with a panoramic view, an enchanting palace, and a forest
rest house. Kalatope is situated 10-km away from G.P.O. Square at an
altitude of 8,000-ft. Walking along the secluded and forested road through
upper Nakorota hills, one reaches Lakkarmandi.
Bara Pathar : Set amidst thick forest is the small
temple of Bhulwani Mata, in the village of Ahla, on the way to Kalatope. A
fair is celebrated in July to venerate the goddess. It is 4 km away from the
town.
Khajjiar : Just 27-km from Dhoudar the beautiful
little plain of Khajjiar is one of the favourite retreats for visitors. The
saucer-shaped meadow, ringed by pines, has a lake set in the middle,
complete with a floating bland.
Dalhousie Attractions
