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Dalhousie

(6500 Ft Above Sea Level)

Himachal Pradesh | India

Today's Weather

Sunny

Temperature High: 12

Best Season to Travel

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Destination Overview

Chamera Lake
Dalhousie Town Centre
Views from Dalhousie Bus Stand
View of Dalhousie

Reasons to Visit

  • Dalhousie is a British-era hill Station and a local getaway.
  • Dalhousie before Indian Independence in 1947 used to be a summer destination for guests from Lahore (now in Pakistan).
  • Dalhousie is known for its very good Himalayan views and still retains a quaint, idyllic, offbeat character.
  • Dalhousie offers walking, trekking, sightseeing and offers a good relaxing getaway / holiday.

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Dalhousie is gome to four churches i.e. St. Andrews Church, St. Patricks Church, St. Francis Church and St. Johns Church.
    Church
    Roman Catholic Church
    3
    Satdhara is a confluence of 7 springs which is said to have therapeutic value as they contain mica.
    Natural Wonders
    Springs
    3
    Set amidst thick forest enroute Kalatop and home to a small Bhulwani Mata temple. Popular stopover enroute Kalatop trek.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Devi Temple
    4
    Just 2 km from town centre, Jandhri Ghat offers spots for picnicking. It has streamlets around with fragrant pine forests. Bakrota Hills, few kms ahead offers excellent views of the snow-clad himalayan peaks on a clear day.
    View Point
    Himalayan Views
    4
    Bakrota Hills are situated at about 6000 ft asl in the Bakrota hills and is recommended for walks. The area offers excellent snow views.
    View Point
    Himalayan Views
    5
  • Excursion
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Khajjiar is home to natural meadows and a popular excursion and summer hangout place for tourists to Dalhousie. Horse riding is available in summer for kids.
    View Point, Rides
    Horse Riding, Meadows
    25
    Chamera lake was formed after building of the Chamera dam and is one of the popular excursions for tourists from Dalhousie. Boating, Speedboating etc. are on offer here.
    Lake or Riverside, Rides
    High Altitude Lake, Reservoir, Boating
    30
    Chamba is a riverside ancient temple town with Laxmi Narayan Temple Complex (10th century) being the main attraction. Chamba is base point for the Manimahesh Yatra (undertaken during month of August/September). Pilgrimage significance of the lake is only next to Kailash Mansoravar yatra.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Vishnu
    50
  • Activity
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Kalatop is a soft trek ex-Dalhousie, off Khajjiar Route. The is a half day trek is via thick forest and there are excellent Himalayan views on offer on a clear day. Paragliding is on offer during summer at Kalatop.
    Activity, View Point, Adventure
    Himalayan Views, Trekking, Walking, Para Gliding
    10

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  • Shoja ( 320 Km )

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Travel Ideas For Dalhousie

Stay Ideas For Dalhousie

Average Day / Night Temperature of Dalhousie,Himachal Pradesh,India

January
20°C / 6°C
February
20°C / 8°C
March
27°C / 13°C
April
33°C / 18°C
May
40°C / 23°C
June
41°C / 27°C
July
39°C / 26°C
August
33°C / 23°C
September
34°C / 21°C
October
31°C / 16°C
November
26°C / 11°C
December
22°C / 9°C
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Getting There


Air:
Dharamsala (120kms), Jammu (180kms), Amritsar (180kms)
 
Rail:
Pathankot(80kms), Gurdaspur(120kms), Jammu(180kms)


Localities
Locality NameDescriptionSuitable ForHotels (Nos)
Just a km before town centre and the area has hotels offering excellent Himalayan views.
Holiday
6
One that connects bus stand and town centre offering excellent Himalayan views
Holiday
1
A quiet area just ahead of town centre offering excellent Himalayan views.
Holiday/Getaway
2
Panchpula is situated on the road that bifurcates downwards from town centre into a valley where a waterfall is situated
Holiday/Getaway
1
Shops, small restaurants and few value centric hotels. Hotels here do not offer Himalayan views.
Holiday
1
1000 ft above Gandhi Chowk, Moti Tibba is a prominent place for nature walk in Dalhousie
Holiday/Getaway/Experiential
1
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