Dalhousie

Dalhousie nestles in the lap of misty Dhauladhar ranges in Himachal Pradesh. Named after a British Governor General Lord Dalhousie, this hazy hill station is set amidst five hills Kathlog, Poteryn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun. Dalhousie offers an enchanting view of snow capped Dhauladhar ranges. The town still flaunts charming colonial buildings and beautiful churches. Pine covered slopes and serpentine roads lined with oak trees offer a visual retreat. The ideal time to travel to Dalhousie is between May and September.

Places of interest

Subhash Baoli
Located at distance of 1 kilometer from the town is the picturesque spot called Subhas Baoli. The place is encircled by majestic trees and the snow capped ranges. It has been named after martyr Subhash Chandra Bose who often frequented this spot during his stay in Dalhousie. The famous Subash Baoli spring is also the major attraction in Dalhousie.

Churches
Dalhousie is dotted with many beautiful churches built in the time of Britishers. The four famous churches that are worth visiting are St Andrew's Church, St John Church at Gandhi Chowk, St Francis chowk at Subhash Chowk and St Patrick Church at Balun.

Kalatope
Kalatope is the wild life sanctuary, which is about 10 kms from Dalhousie. The enchanting sanctuary is covered with thick dense jungle and is home to the rare species of black beer and Ghoral.

Tibetan Market
Tibetan market of Dalhousie remains a popular haunt for all the travelers. The market offers ethnic Tibetan souvenirs and gifts and imported electronic goods.

Accommodation
Dalhousie remains popular hill station through out the year hence it has plenty of accommodation options ranging from budget class hotels, deluxe hotels to luxurious five star properties. Dalhousie also has government-approved hotels that offer good accommodation with basic facilities at a very reasonable price.

Best Time to Visit Dalhousie
April to June, September to October

How to Reach Dalhousie
By Air
There are no direct flights to Dalhousie. The nearest airport is at Gaggal in Kangra, which is 135 kms from Dalhousie.
By Rail
The nearest railhead is Pathankot, which is connected to all of the major cities.

By Road
An extensive network of roads connects Dalhousie to all other cities in India. Chandigarh and New Delhi are the nearest cities to Dalhousie.