Dalhousie

Dalhousie Dalhousie is also an ideal place for adventure activities and shopping freaks. Some of the well known places around here are Central Park, Dainkund Peak, Khajjiar Lake, Panch Pulla, Satdhara Falls, Bhuri Singh Museum and Rang Mahal. The hill station spreads over an area of 14 sq km and sprawls over five hills. Therefore, travelers can enjoy taking long or short strolls and walks. Dalhousie travel guide provides plenty of details about this destination.

Sensational and charming, Dalhousie has a unique historical backdrop. The hill station has a history of the British Raj and therefore, one finds a flashback of that era over here. Located at an elevation of about 8000 feet, Dalhousie is one of the finest tourist destinations in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The place is quite popular amongst travelers all around the world due to its old world charm as well as picturesque views.

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CLIMATE

In winter, the temperature gets very low because of cold winds, when heavy woolens are required. It is hot in summer and the temperature rises up to 38 degrees

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PLACES TO VISIT IN DALHOUSIE

1.Panch Pula : It means five bridges and is a scenic place. Famous for gushing streams, it is the main source of potable water to the nearby towns. Another remarkable attraction here is the Samadhi of the great freedom fighter, Sardar Ajith Singh. Trekking from Panchpula to Dain Kund which passes through scenic locales is an amazing experience./p>
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2.CHURCHES : There are four beautiful churches in Dalhousie. These are St. Andrew’s Church and St. Patrick’s Church at Balun, St. Francis church at Subhash Chowk and St.John’s Church at Gandhi Chowk.

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3.SUBHASH BAOLI (1 km) :It was at this enchanting spot surrounded by majestic trees, that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose spent time in 1937, contemplating and meditating.

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4.SHOPPING : Tibetan handicrafts including pullovers and carpets at Dalhousie. Chamba Slippers, ‘Rumals’ and Shawls at Chamba town.

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5.KALATOP (10 km) : This wild life sanctuary is a home to the ‘ghoral’ and Himalayan black bear.

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PLACES NEAR BY DALHOUSIE

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CHAMBA:
Chamba town (915m). stands on the right bank of the river Ravi. As a former princely State, it is one of the oldest in the century and dates back to the sixth century. It is well known for its splendid architecture and a base for numerous excursions. It is also the district headquarters.

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KHAJJIAR :
Khajjiar is connected by road and is 23 km from Dalhousie and 26 km from Chamba.Often called India’s Switzerland, the exquisite glade of Khajjiar (1960m) has a circumference of about 5 km. Along its fringes, thick forests of deodar climb the slopes, the snow-line rests above these woods. At Khajjiar there is a 12th century temple dedicated to KhajjI Nag. Within the temple are life size wooden images of the five Pandav brothers.

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BHARMOUR:
Bharmour is 64 km by road from Chamba . The closest railhead is Pathankot, 164 km away.Formally known as Brahmpura, Bharmour was the ancient capital of Chamba district, India. Situated at an altitude of 7000 feet in the Budhil valley , forty miles to the south-east of Chamba, Bharmour is known for its scenic beauty and for its ancient temples.

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