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May to October
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| Travellers
to this hill station, established in
1854 by the then British Governor General
Lord Dalhousie, will find that it still
retains much of its charm. Dalhousie
is a quiet town, with a sense of enchantment.
This hill station spreads over five
low-level hills at the western edge
of the Dhauladhar range, just east of
the Ravi River . Easily accessible from
the plains, Dalhousie is 90 km away
from Pathankot. Built around five hills,
Dalhousie is home to towering green
groves of deodar and oak. The forest
trails are a travellers delight and
the views of the Chamba Valley and the
Dhauladhar range are truly spectacular.
The pine-covered slopes around it are
intersected with paths and treks, which
are ideal for short undemanding walks.
The monsoon season is between July and
August and it snows between December
and February. |
| Dalhousie
has charming architecture, including
beautiful churches. Its location presents
panoramic views of the plains - and
like a long silverline, the river Ravi
twists and turns below Dalhousie.Dalhousie
is built by the British as per their
own style as they wanted to establish
a sanatorium for Europeans on the outer
slopes of the Dhauladhar range. The
then Maharaja of Chamba was offered
handsome amout for this place.The amout
Rs 2300 was decided to be paid as a
compensation to the Chamba state for
the transfer of this place and its nearby
places like Bakrota,Tehra,Kathlog etc...
to the Government of India.Sir Donald
McLeod recommended the British to name,
the new sanatorium as Dalhousie, after
Lord Dalhousie, the first British Governor
General of India in the year 1854. Thus,
this beautiful hill station came into
being covering an area of 14 sq kms
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| Major
Attractions in Dalhousie |
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are so many major attractions, which
draws the attention of tourists in Dalhousie.
Few of them are - |
Subhash Baoli - This
spring is a scenic walk from the GPO
square and offers panoramic views of
the snow capped mountains.
Satdhara - These seven
sparkling springs are rich in mica and
noted for their medicinal properties.
Panjpulla - The water
from a natural tank flows under five
small bridges at this scenic spot.
Kalatope - The
scenic beauty and panoramic views of
the surrounding countryside make this
an ideal spot for a weekend getaway.
The Kalatope Sanctuary also has a variety
of Himalayan wildlife.
Bara Pathar - It is
on the way between the Kalatop sanctuary
and the Dalhousie Municipal limits.
It is a good place for a break on the
way to Kalatop. This place has a outdoor
temple of Bhuvani Mata.
Dainkund
- This tall peak outside Dalhousie
offers a panoramic of the hills, valleys
and the rivers Beas, Ravi and Chenab
winding their silvery way down to the
plains.
Chamba - Just 56 km
from Dalhousie, Chamba was founded in
920 AD by Raja Sahil Varma, and named
after his favourite daughter Champavati.
Isolated by the high mountains in its
beautiful valley, Chamba has developed
its own rich style of Pahari art and
architecture. Much of this heritage
has been preserved and Chamba is known
today for the splendour of its temples
and its exquisite handicrafts.
Six ancient stone temples with tall
vimanas, dedicated to both Shiva and
Vishnu, can be seen. The richly carved
Lakshminarayan temple is the oldest
and its architectural beauty merits
a visit by every traveller. |
| How
to reach |
Dalhousie can be
easily accessed through air, train or
road.
By Air :
Amritsar is the nearest airport. Jammu
airport is 188 kms. Both are connected
to Delhi by Indian Airlines and by Vayudoot
flights.
By Rail :
Pathankot about 80 kms, the nearest
railway station and is connected to
all of the major cities.
By
Road : Network bus services
is from Dalhousie to Manali 402 kms,
Khajjiar 27 kms, Amritsar 188 kms, Pathankot
80 kms, Delhi 563 kms, Chandigarh 352
kms, Dharamshala 143 kms, Jammu 188
kms. Chamba 56 kms, Jalandhar 192 kms. |
| So,
what are you waiting for...!!
Just pack your bags and Get going for
the most adventurous vacation of your
lifetime in Dalhousie with us. |
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