Dalhousie is a high-altitude resort town spread across 5 hills namely Kathlog, Potreyn, Terah, Bakrota and Bhangora; near the Dhauladhar mountain range in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Established in 1854, Dalhousie in the Chamba district located at an altitude of 1970 meters above sea level, is a mesmerizing place to visit. The town is named after the British General, Lord Dalhousie, the man responsible for spreading British empire across India. Sometimes called Little Switzerland of India, it’s home to some of the striking British colonial-era buildings, including St. Francis, St. Patrick’s Church, St. Andrews Church and St. John’s churches, which date back to the 1800s.
These buildings despite being built such a long time back, stand in an impressive condition today. A trek up Dainkund Peak leads to Pholani Devi Temple. To the north, Subhash Baoli named after Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose is a peaceful area with pine trees and panoramic views. He stayed here for many months in 1937. Subhash Chowk is the town is also named after him. Tourism in the town is centered around Cafes, market, and Mall Road. The mall road especially is a great place to stroll for tourist and interact with the locals, as well as lay hands on #Tibetan #handicrafts, craftwork and woollen shawls.
Summer in Dalhousie starts from the month of March till May and is best time to visit the town. Winters in Dalhousie start from December to February and the tourist who love snowfall can enjoy intermittent snow in Dalhousie during the winter months. The town of Dalhousie is famed for its natural surrounding. especially the approach to the two waterfalls namely Panjpula and Satdhara. that are worth sightseeing. Satdhara. Is formed by coming together of 77 streams and the create a spectacle in rainy season.
Adventure seekers can try out activities like paragliding, zorbing, and trekking that are regularly organized at different locations of Dalhousie. The most favored trekking is a 5 km trek to Bakrota Hills, through the dense forests of deodar, pine and oak trees. Dalhousie is also famed for two temples, namely Bhulwani Mata and Bhalei Mata. Bhulwani Mata temple is famed for the annual July fair. Bhalei Mata temple holds a historic significance, as it was built in the 16th century by Raja Pratap Singh Varman.
There are numerous places worth visiting in and around Dalhousie town including Dainkund Peak, Chamera Lake, Panchpula, Chamba, kajjar, Kalatop sanctuary, Bhuri Singh museum, Bara pathar, Rang Mahal, Ganji Pahadi, Moti Tibba, Garam Sadak, and Shivkul. Ideal for weekend getaway Dalhousie offers an old-world charm, mesmerizing natural landscapes, pine-clad valleys and magnificent misty mountains for all the tourist who seek peace and solitude. Tourist visiting the town can relish Italian, Tibetan, Mughlai, South Indian as well as local Himachali food at restaurants at reasonable prices.
The town has no direct rail or air link with nearest railway station and airport is in Pathankot, which is 85 kms away. 140 km away, Kangra Airport is a better-connected airport in the region with only road access possible throughout the year. There are few hotels resorts that provide mid range to budget accommodation to tourist. the beautiful hills, valleys and natural surrounding make it a must visit.
