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Dalhousie
and Nearby Places
Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh.
Established in 1854 by the British Empire in India as a summer
retreat for its troops and bureaucrats, the town was named
after Lord Dalhousie who was the British Viceroy in India
at that time.
Dalhousie is built on and around five hills. Located on the
western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas,
it is surrounded by the beautiful scenery of snow-capped peaks.
The best time to visit is in the summer, and the peak tourist
season is from May to September.
DISTANCE
Pathankot...... 80 km
Chamba......... 50 km
Dharmsala...... 145km
Amritsar....... 190km
Palampur....... 176km
Delhi.......... 560km
Place Of Interest
Panjpulla
Just 2 km away from the town lies the 'five bridges' memorial,
built in memory of Ajit Singh, one of India's well-loved freedom
fighters. A natural tank and creams give the spot a fitting
serenity.
Jandhri Ghat
Around half a kilometre away from the Subhash Baoli, Jandhri
Ghat enfolds an elegant palace in the midst of tall pine trees.
Chamba's erstwhile rulers governed from here till the advent
of Lord Dalhousie. The palace houses a number of shikhar trophies.
Beside the palace, Jandhri Ghat offers heavenly spots for
picnicking-gushing streamlets in the midst of fragrant pine-scented
breezes.
Kalatope
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.
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
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.
HOW TO REACH
By Air
The nearest airport is at Gaggal (Kangra), 140-km from Dalhousie.
By Rail
The nearest railhead is Pathankot, which is well connected
to Amritsar, Jammu, Delhi and Jalandhar.
By Road
Onward journey from Pathankot to Chamba and Dalhausie is by
road. Punjab and Himachal Roadways run services, as do private
operators.
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