Dalhousie with ARYAN DREAM HOLIDAYS

One among the most demanded hill stations in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Dalhousie is very popular for its scenic beauty and pleasant climate. This fast emerging hilly destination offers a pleasant holiday amidst calm and serene surroundings. A popular sanatorium during the time of British rule, this hill station owes much to its founder Lord Dalhousie for its fame and glory. Nestled in the lap of the Himalayan mountain range, this hill station is placed at an average height of 8000 feet.

An astounding hill station, Dalhousie is abuzz with its old charm and embraces enduring ricochets of the 'British Raj'. One among the favourite places of the British, this hilly terrain houses a large number of Victorian style mansions, which proudly testifies its former grandeur.

Spread over an area of 14 sq km, Dalhousie is built on five hills, which offers a pleasant trekking experience to toddlers as well as serious trekkers. This picturesque spot is a tiny hospice, which lies at the base of the Dhauladhar mountain range. This scenic valley offers impressive views of hills concluding in the flurry of mountains and verdant valleys . Its majestic rivers that twirls and spins amidst the lush dense woods of the planes makes for picturesque views.

Besides an alluring picnic spot, Dalhousie provides excellent shopping delights at the mall road where all the activities of the town are centered. A shoppers delight the shops offer a great time for the shopping buffs. Apart from these, the interlacing lanes of this magnificient hill resort are a perfect location for promenades and sight seeing. A charming location at a height of 9000 feet, Dalhousie is blessed with outstanding attractions and its salubrious weather with moderate accommodation facilities make it a thriving tourist center of modern times.

Must See/Do: Panch Pulla, Dainkund Peak, Central Park, Church of Scotland, Satdhara Falls

Destinations in this region: Khajjiar, Chamba HP

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Dalhousie - The Switzerland of India

  by Akshay Balraj  on Jan 11, 2010
Dalhousie, popularly known as the "Switzerland of India", is an important tourist destination in North India. Feeling stressed ? Then Dalhousie is the perfect relaxing place for you !

Travel within city

Dalhousie is hill station near the foothills of the Himalayas, and the steep roads and heavy snowfall reduce the number of vehicles that can operate on these roads. The nearest airports are at Jammu and Amritsar. They are situated approximately around 200 km away. There are taxi services available from the airport and they charge around Rs 2200 for the trip.

Taxi

The nearest railway station is at Pathankot which is around 80 km from Dalhousie. Taxi operators charge around Rs 850 for the trip.

The best option to travel around the town is to hire a car from the point of boarding and keep the vehicle for the duration of the stay. Taxi operators charge around Rs 5200 to Rs 8000 for 3 nights and four days depending on the type of vehicle.

Bus

Buses are still the main mode of transportation and they are found on the arterial roads. They are usually cheap and cost around Rs 30 from one end to another.

Horse Carriage

Dalhousie has retained some of its old world charm and the horse drawn carriages are an example of that. They are a fun way to travel short distance. They may not be very comfortable or clean. The prices are also negotiable.

Food

Several restaurant can be found on Gandhi Chowk and Subhash Chowk, open from 9 am till 10 pm. For cheap yet tasty food, there are many Punjabi dhabas located on Subhash chowk. For South Indian snacks and pipping hot tea, visit Cafe Dalhousie on Subhash Chowk. Mouth watering pizzas, burgers and sizzlers can be enjoyed at Kwality Restaurant on Gandhi Chowk. Tourists wanting to savour Indian and Chinese cuisines can head to Napoli on Garam Sadak. Alcohol is served only in the big hotels.

Shopping

Gandhi Chowk is the main shopping areas where tourists can buy bags, dolls, handicrafts, and purses. Fair priced shawls can be bought from Bhuttico and a good collection of Tibetan carpets and handicrafts can be purchased from Tibetan Handicrafts Refugee Center. Shops remain open from 10 am till 7 pm and are closed on Tuesday.

Excursions

Khajjiar - A 26 km excursion from Dalhousie, Khajjiar is a scenic hill station ringed by pines trees and thronged by holidaymakers. While in Khajjiar tourists can visit the Khajjinag Temple and Shiva temple and enjoy activities like zorbing and pony rides.

Chamba - Chamba is 56 km from Dalhousie is a charming town dominated by the palaces of the local maharajas. Adventure enthusiasts can enjoy rafting, trekking, camping and kayaking. The Surara temple and Barjeshwari temple are popular attractions while shopping can be enjoyed at Rang Mahal.

	Panch Pulla must see History & Culture
20		Satdhara Falls must see Nature
3		Church of Scotland, Chamba HP must see Religious
22		Dainkund Peak must see Nature
9		Central Park, Chamba HP must see Nature
8		Rang Mahal, Chamba HP popular History & Culture
7		Hariraya Temple, Chamba HP popular Religious
		Horse Riding, Khajjiar popular Adventure
5		Laxmi Narayan Temple, Chamba HP popular Religious
10		Chamunda Devi Temple, Chamba HP popular Religious
11		Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary popular Wildlife
4		Bhuri Singh Museum, Chamba HP popular History & Culture
		Zorbing, Khajjiar popular Adventure
14		Khajjiar Lake, Khajjiar popular Nature
19		Subhash Baoli popular History & Culture
1		Chamera Dam, Chamba HP Nature
17		Upper Bakrota Adventure
18		Gandhi Chowk Fun & Entertainment
15		Jandri Ghat Nature
13		Khajji Naga Shrine, Khajjiar Religious
16		Bara Pathar Miscellaneous
12		Banikhet Nature
23		Chobia Pass, Chamba HP Nature
24		Bharmour, Chamba HP Adventure
		Garam Sadak Fun & Entertainment
		Trekking, Khajjiar Adventure
		Ganji Pahari Nature
		St. Francis Church Religious
		St. Patrick's Church Religious
		St. Andrew's Church Religious
		St. John's Church Religious
		Thandi Sadak Fun & Entertainment
		Bansi Gopal Temple, Chamba HP Religious
		Bajreshwari Devi Temple, Chamba HP Religious
		Chattradi, Chamba HP Religious
		Gauri Shankar Temple, Chamba HP Religious
6		Akhand Chandi Palace, Chamba HP History & Culture
2		Tibetan Handicrafts Centre Fun & Entertainment
		River Crossing, Chamba HP Adventure
		River Rafting, Chamba HP Adventure
		golden devi temple, Khajjiar Religious Dalhousie By Air Nearest airports are Pathankot which is about 80 km from Dalhousie and Jammu at a distance of 180 km from Dalhousie. Pathankot is connected to Delhi only, while Jammu has more frequent air services to Delhi and other destinations in North India. Daily Air India and Jet Airways flights are available from Delhi to Jammu and Amritsar and are economical (Rs 3,000-5,000). Taxi fare from Dalhousie-Pathankot is around Rs 1000. Airports near Dalhousie Type Aerial Distance Pathankot Airport (IXP) Domestic 50 km Gaggal Airport, Dharamsala (DHM) Domestic 51 km Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, Delhi (DEL) International 455 km Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (BOM) International 1537 km Dalhousie By Train Nearest railhead is Pathankot (80 km) and is well connected by rail to various cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar. Onward taxi fare from Dalhousie to Pathankot is nearly Rs 1,000. Railway stations near Dalhousie Aerial Distance Pathankot (PTK) 47 km Trains to Pathankot  (Pathankot train station is near Dalhousie) Starting Station Train Arrival at Pathankot Service Days Ahmedabad (ADI) Adi Jat Express (19223) 03:10 PM (duration: 28h) All Days Bhatinda (BTI) 1 more train Bti Jat Exp (19225) 03:20 AM (duration: 8h 40m) All Days Delhi (DLI) 3 more trains Jammu Mail (14033) 06:50 AM (duration: 9h 50m) All Days Dauladhar Exp (14035) 07:55 AM (duration: 9h 45m) Mon, Wed & Fri Hatia (HTE) Hte Jat Exp (18601) 10:40 AM (duration: 43h 35m) All Days Jammu (JAT) 2 more trains Jat Adi Express (19224) 10:25 AM (duration: 2h 55m) All Days Muri Express (18102) 04:25 PM (duration: 1h 55m) All Days Tatanagar Jn (TATA) Tata Jat Exp (18101) 10:40 AM (duration: 43h 50m) All Days Udhampur (UHP) Jammu Mail (14034) 06:45 PM (duration: 4h 5m) Overview & Best Season of Dalhousie Dalhousie is a famous destination which has pleasant climate for most part of the year making it tourist friendly. Summers (March to May) are pleasant with maximum temperature less than 26°C. Summers are perfect for nature walks. Monsoons (June to September) and autumn (October to November) are attractive here with mild intermittent showers. Winters (December to February) are bit chilly with temperature lies between 10°C to 1°C. Snowfalls usually occur during winters. Best season to visit Dalhousie is from March to November. March to June is ideal for sight seeing and all other tourist activities. July to November is good for short trips and stimulating for nature lovers. December to February is snow bound and is perfect for all those who admire chilly climate. Winters are too chilly hence take necessary precaution for snowfalls. Events & Festivals in Dalhousie October-November is vibrant with festivities of Deepavali and Dusserah. February-March is attractive with the vibrant festivities of Holi. Weather Graph for Dalhousie Note: These are average maximum and average minimum temperature for Dalhousie. The highest temperature in Dalhousie for the month is usually higher than the average maximum temperature. Similarly, the lowest temperature in Dalhousie for the month is usually lower than the average minimum temperature.