Dalhousie

              
            

Dalhousie

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State: Himachal Pradesh District: Chamba Famous for/as: Hill Station Languages: Hindi, Pahari Best Season: Throughout the year Weather: Summer 16 to 42°C, Winter -2 to 19°C Altitude: 1954 m Pincode: 176304 STD code: 01899

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.

Khajjiar Lake

, Khajjiar

  (part of Dalhousie region)

 

The Khajjiar Lake is one of the prime attractions of Khajjiar, located around 20 kms from Dalhousie. This perennial Lake is fed by small streams and is panoramically situated amidst the cedar forests and hills. The lake is located at a height of 1950 mt above sea level and is ideal for picnicking.       

 

 

 

  

Horse Riding

, Khajjiar

  (part of Dalhousie region)           

 

Horse riding is one of the most common means of travel in Khajjiar. This activity can be enjoyed around the lake and cost Rs 100 to 200. Pony and horse rides can only be enjoyed during the summer season.

Trekking

, Khajjiar

  (part of Dalhousie region)

 The scenic village of Khajjiar is best explored while trekking. The hills surrounding enclosing Khajjiar offer some of the most exotic and breathtaking views of the surrounding and these hill tops can be reached only via trekking.

Khajjiar also serves as the base for trekking excursions for Dalhousie, Chamba and Kalatop Wildife sanctuary. The trekking routes in Khajjiar are categorized as easy and can be undertaken by people of all ages.