Description

Dalhousie situated at a height of 2036m is a hill station full of colonial charm that holds lingering echoes of the British Raj. Spread out over the five hills (Kathlog, Potreys, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun) the town is named after the 19th century British Governor General Lord Dalhousie. The town's varying altitude shades it with a variety of vegetation that includes pines, deodars, oaks and flowering rhododendrons. Rich in colonial architecture, the town preserves some beautiful churches. St. John church is the oldest one built in 1863. Other churches include St. Francis, St. Andrew and St. Patrick in 1909. There are also magnificent views of Chamba valley and the mighty Dhauladhar range with its stunning snow covered peaks filling the entire horizon.

How To Reach

Pathankot (75km) and Gaggal Airport (135km) are the closest airports to Dalhousie. Pathankot also has a railway station from where it takes 2.5 h to reach Dalhousie by car.
From Amritsar in Punjab, it takes 4.5 h to reach Dalhousie by car.

Best Time to Visit

Dalhousie experiences severe cold in winter as the temperature drops to minus degrees. December to February also sees snowfall sometimes in Dalhousie. Those who enjoy chilling cold weather can visit Dalhousie during the winters.
Summer too offers pleasant and cool weather and is great for outdoor activities.

Hotel Range

2000/- to 6500/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

One can visit the Tibetan market, the Himachal Handloom Industry Emporium, Himachal Handloom and Crafts Center, and Tibetan Handicrafts Center to buy spectrum of goods including bags, dolls, handicrafts, carpets, rugs, and purses.
The Mall road area of Dalhousie is a hub of shopping centers and food joints, where one can choose from Chinese chowmein to Tibetan momos to South Indian idlis, and Kashmiri pulao to satisfy the taste buds. The foodies gather at this place in the evening to indulge in gastronomic pleasures. There are also colorful and lively cafes.
Visit Khajjiar and Chamba from Dalhousie for a day's excursion.
Visit Satdhara Falls, Panch Pulla, Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary, Dainkund Peak, Ganji Pahari, St. John Churc etc.