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Dalhousie City
Dalhousie Standing at the foot of the spectacular Dhauladhar range of the
Himalayas, is the popular hill station of Dalhousie, that covers an area
of around 14 sq.km, and is sprawled over five hills Kathlog, Portreyn, Moti
Tibba (formerly known as Tehra), Bakrota and Balun. A resort that still
exudes an old worldly charm, Dalhousie has retained much of the British
Raj style.
It has been named after the famous British Governor - General, Lord Dalhousie.
The lush cover of vegetation that adorns the town comprises of towering
pines, deodars, oaks, and the beautiful rhododendron plants. Dalhousie also
houses many fine specimens of colonial architecture especially, its old
churches.
The views that the resort has to offer are alone, worth a visit - to the
north, one can gaze at the majestic mountains of the Dhauladhar range, that
culminate in the Pir Panjal mountains of Kashmir, to the south, the plains
of Punjab are discernible. Far below, the beautiful river Ravi can be sighted
meandering its way through the plains.
Adventure: Numerous trek routes emerge out of the Dalhousie - Khajjiar
- Chamba triangle and there are some trek routes within it too, like, Chamba
to Bharmour, Chamba to Palampur (over the Dhauladhar ranges), Chamba to
Pangi, and Bharmour to Keylong via Kugti Pass.
Tourist Places in Dalhousie
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 Subash Chowk and
St. John's Church at Gandhi Chowk.
Panchpula(3 km)
This is picturesque spot where a stream feeds a series of pools. A monument
has been built here in memory of the freedman fighter, Sardar Ajit Singh
Subhash Baoli (1 km)
It was at this enchaining spot surrounded by majestic trees, that Subhash
Chandra Bose spen
t a lot of time in 1937, contemplating and mediating.
BaraPathar (4 km)
There is a small temple amidst a thick forest.
Kalatop(10 km)
This wild life sanctuary is home to the 'ghoral' and Himalayan black bear.
Excursions in Dalhousie
Numerous trek routes lead out of the Dalhousie - Khajjiar - Chamba triangle
and there are several within it. Some important ones are - Chamba to Bharmour,
Chamba to Palampur (over the Dhauladhar ranges), Chamba to Pangi and Bharmour
to Keylong via Kugti Pass.
How to Reach Dalhousie
By air: The nearest airport is at Gaggal in Kangra (135 km).
By rail: The nearest railhead is at Pathankot (80 km).
By road: Dalhousie is 485 km from Delhi by road, and 52 km from Chamba.
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