Dalhousie is one of the India’s most well known holiday destinations. The hill station is full of colonial charm that holds lingering echoes of the British Raj. The town is named after the 19th century British Governor General Lord Dalhousie. This picturesque hill station, built around five hills, nestles in the outer slopes of the Dhauladhar range and attracts visitors who will be startled by its relaxed atmosphere, invigorating air, warm sunshine and quiet surroundings. Spread over an area of 14 sq km, Dalhousie is built on five hills, which offers a pleasant trekking experience to traveler as well as serious trekkers.
This picturesque spot is a tiny hospice, which lies at the base of the Dhauladhar mountain range. This scenic valley offers impressive views of hills concluding in the flurry of mountains and verdant valleys. Their majestic river that twirls and spins amidst the lush dense woods of the planes makes for scenic Rich in colonial architecture, the town’s varying altitude shades it with a variety of vegetation that includes stately grooves of pines, deodars, oaks and flowering rhododendrons.
Dalhousie - The unofficial honeymoon Mecca of India, is the reminiscent of an English town, with faded, elegant buildings evocative of another era. It is also becoming a haven for outdoor adventure activities, including trekking, cycling and rock climbing.
STATE : HIMACHAL PRADESH
LOCATION: Dalhousie a hill town is situated an elevation of 1,970 m above sea level in Chamba district of northern Indian state, Himachal Pradesh.
LANGUAGE : Hindi, English, Himachali.
WHEN TO VISIT : Throughout the year destination. October to March is the best time to visit this hill resort.
CLOTHING : Cotton in Summer, Heavy woolens in Winter.
Hill Resort
Nature
Adventure
Honeymoon
Weekend Getaway
Dalhousie has a good road network and it connects the town to the cities of Himachal Pradesh. The State Transport Service offer regular bus services to Dalhousie from various cities of Himachal Pradesh.
The nearest railhead is Pathankot, 80 km away from this hill station. It is connected by rail with all major cities and towns in India. Taxis and buses are easily available from Pathankot to Dalhousie.
The nearest airport is at Gaggal, 132 km from Dalhousie. Various airlines have daily flights between different cities of India and Jammu Airport and Amritsar Airport that are 190km and 192 km away respectively from Dalhousie.
Best Season / Best Time to Visit Dalhousie
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