The hill station of Dalhousie in western Himachal Pradesh is full of old world charm and carries lingering echoes of the British Raj. It covers an area of about 14 sq km and is set amidst five hills Kathlog, Potreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun. This hill resort of Himachal Pradesh derives its name from the British Governor General of the 19th century, Lord Dalhousie.
The altitude of Dalhousie varies between 1,525 m and 2,378 m, and it is dominated by varied vegetation-pines, deodars, oaks and flowering rhododendron. Dalhousies has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. Its location presents panoramic views of the plains-and like a long silver line, river Ravi twists and turns below Dalhousie. The spectacular snow-wrapped Dhauladhar mountains are also visible from this town of awesome natural splendour.
Tourist Attractions
- Subhash Baoli
- Bakrota Hills
- St. Andrew's Church
- St. Patrick's Church
- St. Francis Church
- Jandhri Ghat
- Panjpulla
Shopping
There are different shopping areas or markets in Dalhousie which are quite popular. The Mall is the most famous shopping area of Dalhousie. Dalhousie is famous for the shawls, woolens, chappals, cane baskets and dolls. Shopping in Dalhousie can be very exciting as you can get beautiful Tibetan handicrafts, Chamba slippers, traditional carpets, typical Dalhousie shawls, paintings in Kangra style, pullovers, wooden works like cradles, embroidered Kurtis, accessories, boxes and souvenirs.
Where to Stay:
While choosing where to live, be very careful! In the most places there is no hot water (you will get it only by ordering beforehand). It is necessary to check everything, including the presence of bed-linen.
- Hotel Grand View
- Hotel Mount View
- Hotel Lall Ji Resorts
- Hotel Alps Resorts
- Hotel Dalhousie Heights
- Hotel Peace Channel
- Hotel Sagrika Resorts
- Hotel Ark View
- Hotel President
Getting There
Air : The airport at Gaggal in Kangra is at a distance of 135 km.
Road : Dalhousie is 485 km by road from Delhi and 52 km from Chamba.
Rail : The closest railhead is Pathankot-80 km away. Taxis and buses are easily available from these places.
