Dalhousie is a quiet hill station with a sense of enchantment that spreads over five low-level hills at the western edge of the Dhaula Dhar range, just east of the Ravi River. Named after a former British governor-general; it retains a whiff of colonial air and some charming architecture. The pine-covered slopes are intersected with paths and treks that are ideal for short undemanding walks.
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The airports closest to Dalhousie are at Gaggal (near Dharamshala), Amritsar and Jammu, about 130-190 km away. The closest railhead is at Pathankot. From the station, hire a taxi for Dalhousie or take one of the many buses that leave for Dalhousie. Dalhousie lies astride the main Pathankot- Chamba route. At Ranikhet (06 km from Pathankot), take the diversion to Dalhousie. The city is linked by road to cities all over Himachal. |
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Places of interest |
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| Jandhri Ghat: Around half a kilometer 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. |
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Bakrota Hills: Less than 05 km from the town centre, the Bakrota Hills frame a breathtaking view of the snow clad peaks. |
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Satdhara: On the way to Panjpulla, at an altitude of 2,036 meters, these seven springs are reputed to have great therapeutic value as they contain mica with medicinal properties. |
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The Catholic Church of St. Francis: Dalhousie is another hill station with number of old churches .The Church near the G.P.O looks untouched by time. |
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Khajjiar: 24 km, wooded hills enclose a pretty lake and emerald meadows where the Gaddis pasture their cattle and sheep. Known as the “Switzerland of India” because of the loveliness of the mountain landscape and the mild summers (at 1,950 m Khajjiar gets snow in winter), the town finds it difficult to cope with the litter caused by the crowd of tourists. You can go hours riding or take big wheel rides. However, Khajjiar is primarily a place to enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains.
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