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Dalhousie 2000 meter, the gateway to the Chamba valley, is called the "Gem of hills" and was named after Lord Dalhousie. The town was the summer headquarters of the Sahibs during the days of the Raj. This charming little town has all the potential of being a round the year tourist
des tination even when covered with white layers of snow during winter. Sprawling over five little wooded hills of pine and oak; it is a perfect place for holidaying amidst picturesque surroundings, wooded slopes and thick forests.
General Information
Altitude: 2036 meters
Best Season: April to November
Temperature:
Summer - Max 23.5, Min 15.5;
Winter - Max 10, Min 1
STD Code: 01899
How to get there
Air
The nearest airports Amritsar (118 km) & Jammu (188 km) are connected to Delhi.
Rail
The nearest railhead is Pathankot (80 km) and is connected to all of the major cities in India.
Road
Regular bus services connect Dalhousie with Amritsar 188 km, Jalandhar 192 km, Pathankot 80 km, Chamba 56 km, Manali 402 km, Delhi 563 km, Chandigarh 352 km, Dharamshala 143 km, Khajjiar 27 km, Jammu 188 km
In and around
Panjpulla
A picturesque spot with a natural tank, and water flowing under five small bridges from which the place takes its name.
Subhash Baoli
This spring provides a lovely spot for picnic and has enchanting views of the snow caps around. Close by is Jandri Ghat, where, amidst stately pine trees, is the palace of the rulers of the erstwhile state of Chamba.
Dainkund
From here, on a clear day one can see three rivers in the distance: the Beas, The Ravi and the Chenab. The view is truly fascinating.
The Round
The Bakrota hills offer a brisk walk on the round besides a grand view of the surrounding countryside.
Khajjiar
A little out of Dalhousie is a Kcharming retreat that makes an ideal day excursion or even an overnight visit. Khajjiar is a picturesque saucer-shaped plain about 1.5 km long and 1 km broad, fringed by dense forests of gigantic deodars. This tranquil spot has a small lake in the center, on which is a floating Island
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