Himachal Pradesh- Dalhousie Information, Places of Interest & Hotels
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Dalhousie is 485 km by road from Delhi and 52 km from Chamba. The closest railhead is Pathankot 80 km away.
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In western Himachal Pradesh, the hill station of Dalhousie is full of old world charm and holds lingering echoes of the 'RAJ'. It covers an area of about 14 sq. km. and is built of five hills Kathlog, Patreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun. it is named after the British governor General of the 19th century, Lord Dalhousie. The town's heights varies between ,525m and 2,378ml, and it is surrounded by varied vegetation-pines, deodars, oaks and flowering rhododendron. Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. Its location presents panoramic views of the plains- and like a long silver line, the river Ravi twists and turns below Dalhousie. The spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar mountains are also visible form this enchanting town.

ACCESS: Dalhousie is 485 km by road from Delhi and 52 km from Chamba. The closest railhead is Pathankot 80 km away. The airport at Gaggal in Kangra is at a distance of 135 km . Taxis and buses are easily available from these places.

CLIMATE: In winter, the temperature can drop to freezing point when heavy woollens are required. the summer temperature are mild and light woollens/cottons are recommended.

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Palace of Interest      

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 Subhash Chowk and St.John's Church at Gandhi Chowk.

SUBHASH BAOLI (1 km): It was at this enchanting spot surrounded by majestic trees, that Subhash Chandra Bose spent a lot of time in 1937, contemplating and meditating.

PANCHPULA (3 km): This is a picturesque spot where a stream feed a series of pools. A monument has been built here in memory of the freedom fighter, Sardar Ajit Singh.

KALATOP (10 km): This wild life sanctuary is a home to the 'ghoral' and Himalayan black bear.

SHOPPING: Tibetan handicrafts including pullovers and carpets at Dalhousie. Chamba slippers, 'rumals' and shawls at Chamba.

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