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About Dalhousie Tourism
A picturesque and popular hill station, Dalhousie was set up in 1854, as a retreat for the British soldiers and bureaucrats. Located atop the five hills of Kathalagh,Potreyn, Terah, Bakrota and Bhangora, it was named after the British Viceroy Lord Dalhousie.Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and situated on the western side of the mountainous ranges of Dhauladhar, it is known not only for its captivating beauty, but also for the ancient temples, the valleys of Chambaand Pangi which are great trekking grounds.
Sightseeing:
Visit the beautiful churches of St. Andrew's and St. Patrick's at Balun, the St. Francis' Church at Subash Chowk, and St. John'sChurchat Gandhi Chowk. Barapathar (4 km away) is a small temple in the midst of dense forests. You could also visit the Chamba Ruler's summer palaceof Jandrighat, which has some interesting period architecture.You could pay homage to freedom fighters, by visiting Panchpula, 3km ahead, to see the monument of Ajit Singh, and then head to Subhash Baoli, named after famous freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose, who was said to have frequented this place.
Reviews on Dalhousie travel(What people have to say)
Overview of the destination Dalhousie and Khajjiar can be an excellent option for a long weekend getaway. The two places are really nice and if you are a budgeted
Food, sight-seeing and shopping For hotels, if you want to book in advance, my recommendation is do not book the himachal tourism corporation hotel. It is in ruins there.
Activities & things to do There are various sightseeing places in Dalhousie itself. Visit the Himachal Tourism website for more details. All the places in Dalhousie are worth watching...the Saint
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. The main point to visit Dalhousie is from Pathankot. So from Old Delhi, there are a few trains to Pathankot. Dhauladhar express arrives there in
Hesitant Traveller, Delhi | 30th September 2009 Dalhousie Review The place is an untouched, un-commercialized, less-frequented hill spot - as compared to most of
Hesitant Traveller, Delhi | 30th September 2009 Dalhousie Travelogue The place is an untouched, un-commercialized, less-frequented hill spot - as compared to most of
Hill station - Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station established by the British Empire in India as a summer retreat for its troops and bureaucrats.
Dalhousie Blog - A Travel Guide of Tourist Spots in India: Dalhousie.
Official Websites
Himachal Tourism - Himachal Pradesh Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Places of Interest in Himachal Pradesh, Lists of Tourist Guides in Himachal Pradesh and Transportation in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Government - Himachal Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
Weather - Weather forecast for Dalhousie with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
Destination Dalhousie - Dalhousie is a Hill station, which is popular among home and foreign tourists.
