Dalhousie
| Fast facts - | Dalhousie is a popular tourist destination in India. It is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh and ranks among the well known hill stations in India. |
| Did you know - | Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh is spread over an area of 14 square kms and is surrounded by five hills namely Potreyn, Tehra, Kathlog, Bakrota and Balun. Dalhousie used to be a well known establishment of the British before independence. |
| Must do - | Visit the popular tourist spots and the shopping and dining hot spots. |
Dalhousie is a popular tourist destination in India. It is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh and ranks among the well known hill stations in India. The scenic beauty and the pleasant weather of Dalhousie draw lots of tourists from various parts of the country and across the world.
Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh is spread over an area of 14 square kms and is surrounded by five hills namely Potreyn, Tehra, Kathlog, Bakrota and Balun. Dalhousie used to be a well known establishment of the British before independence. After independence, it was annexed to the state of Himachal Pradesh. There are plenty of historical buildings and sites in and around Dalhousie.
Like most hill stations, the climate of Dalhousie remains pleasant and moderate all over the year. The summer season is cool and pleasant while the winter season cold. The ideal time for traveling to Dalhousie is between the months of March and October when the weather remains pleasant.
There are lots of tourist attractions in Dalhousie which make it more attractive. Hundreds of tourists make trips to Dalhousie to spend a wonderful holiday. The sprawling vegetation, lovely mountains and beautiful waterfalls add to the charm of the place. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Dalhousie are:
- St. Andrew's Church
- St. Patrick's Church
- St. Francis' Church
- St. John's Church
- Panchpula
- Subhash Baoli
- BaraPathar
- Kalatop
There are plenty of hotels in Dalhousie which offer pleasant facilities and service. There are luxury hotels, middle range hotels as well as budget and economy hotels. The hotels are equipped with contemporary facilities and services and offer pleasant accommodation at moderate rates.
Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh can be reached easily. The nearest airport is located in the city of Amritsar. Both the cities are well linked with each other. Road transport is also well developed and the place is well connected with places like Jammu, Ludhiana, Shimla, and Chandigarh, Chamba, Delhi and other places.
