Dalhousie is a quiet town, with a sense of enchantment. This 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.
Subhash
Baoli:
Commanding a view of the snowcapped mountains, 1.6-km away from the G.P.O.
Square, the spring of Subhash Baoli is situated at an altitude of 2,085m.
Satdhara:
On the way to Panjpulla, at an altitude of 2,036m, these seven springs are
reputed to have great therapeutic value as they contain mica with medicinal
properties.
Kalatope:
5-kms from Dalhousie, Kalatope is a pleasant getaway, with a panoramic
view, an enchanting palace, and a forest rest house. Kalatope is situated
10-kms 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 Dogri 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.
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. 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.
Air:
The nearest airport is at Gaggal, Kangra, 140-km from Dalhousie.
Rail:
The nearest airport is at Gaggal, Kangra, 140-km from Dalhousie.
Road:
Onward journey from Pathankot to Chamba and Dalhausie is by road. Punjab
and Himachal Roadways run services, as do private operators.
DISTANCE FROM MAJOR CITIES
»Chamba: 29-km
»Kangra: 83-km
»Dharamshala:
92-km
»Shimla:
254-km
»Kullu:
275-km
