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Location :
Himachal Pradesh
Discovered In : 1854 A.D
Attractions : Subhash Baoli,
Kalatope, Dainkund, Khajjiar
Best Time To Visit : Mid-May
to Mid-October
Dalhousie is a quiet town, with a
sense of enchantment. T his
hill station spreads over five low-level hills at the western
edge of the Dhauladhar range, just east of the Ravi River. The
picturesque town is interspersed with the colonial-era
buildings, low roofed stalls and hotels. The pine-covered slopes
around it are intersected with paths and treks, which are ideal
for short undemanding walks.
The gateway to the Chamba Valley, this colonial town was
established in 1854 by the British governor-general Lord
Dalhousie. Covering an area of 14 sq.-km and surrounded by
alpine vegetation, Dalhausie has charming architecture and
panoramic views of both plains and the whitecapped views of the
mountainous ranges.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Subhash Baoli: Commanding a view of the snowcapped mountains,
1.6-km away from the G.P.O. (check spelling) Square, the spring
of Subhash Baoli is situated .
Kalatope (244 0m):
5 Km from Dalhousie, Kalatope is a pleasant getaway, with a
panoramic view, an enchanting palace, and a forest rest house.
Kalatope is situated 10-km away from G.P.O. Square at an
altitude of 8,000-ft. Walking along the secluded and forested
road through upper Nakorota hills, one reaches Lakkarmandi. The
home of dhogri families, Lakkarmandi is nestled between 8,600
feet high Dayan Kund peak on its right and Kalatope on the left.
The little Kalatope Sanctuary has a variety of wildlife such as
ibex, deer, bears and leopards.
Dainkund (2745m): At an altitude of 2,745 m and 10 km from the
town, this tall peak outside town affords a bird's-eye view on a
clear day, of the hills, valleys and the river Beas, Ravi and
the Chenab threading their silvery way down to the plains.
Bara Pathar: Set amidst thick forest is the small temple of
Bhulwani Mata, in the village of Ahla, on the way to Kalatope. A
fair is celebrated in July to venerate the goddess. It is 4 km
away from the town.
Khajjiar (1951m): Just 27-km from Dhoudar the beautiful little
plain of Khajjiar is one of the favourite retreats for visitors.
The saucer-shaped meadow, ringed by pines, has a lake set in the
middle, complete with a floating bland. A little golden-spired
temple of Khajjinag belonging to the 12th century and a
picturesque golf course complete this pretty picture. A
picturesque spot with an emerald, saucer shaped meadow set
amidst a dense deodar forest, it has a lake as it's centre with
a floating island, a forest rest house, a little temple with a
golden spire and a golf course. Accommodation is available at
the tourist bungalow, Hotel Deodar and at Youth Hostel and the
PWD Rest House.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The nearest airport is at Gaggal (Kangra), 140-km from
Dalhousie.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Pathankot, which is well connected
to Amritsar, Jammu, Delhi and Jalandhar.
Road: Onward journey from Pathankot to Chamba and Dalhausie is
by road. Punjab and Himachal Roadways run services, as do
private operators.
WHERE TO STAY
Being one of the most famous hill stations of Himachal,
Dalhousie is well equipped with excellent accommodation
facilities. One have got the options to stay from luxury and
five star hotels to small budget hotels and tourist lodges,
which offer accommodation at resonalble prices.
CLIMATE
Dalhousie ranges between 1,525m and 2,378m high from sea level.
The maximum temperature of Dalhousie in summers is 30*C and the
winter temperature comes down to almost O*C. Heavy woollens are
required in winter and light woollens or tropicals in summer.
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Himachal means 'Land of Snow' in Hindi. The physiography of
Himachal Pradesh is portrayed with an intricate mosaic of hills,
valleys, fast f lowing
& turbulent rivers and soaring high mountains covered with snow.
And like three circles bound together by high ranges, narrow
passes, fast flowing rivers and a rich cultural tradition, the
tracts of Kinnaur, Spiti and Lahaul seems to hold the essence of
the 2500 km long Himalayas.
Traditionally the region has strong ties with neighboring Tibet
and there are marked cultural and religious similarities. Tucked
away in mountain folds for centuries, this is one pocket of the
world that has both charm and mystery. Kinnaur, Spiti and Lahaul
offers a touch of exotica and more than just a dash of
adventure. On the other hand Dharamsala is the seat of Dalai
Lama and his Govt. in exile.
Himachal Tourism a
pioneer in the development of tourism infrastructure in
Himachal, has Himachal's largest complete package of tourism
services, including accommodation, catering, transport and
sports activities.
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