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Travel to Dalhousie

Dalhousie

Travellers to this hill station, established in 1854 by the then British Governor General Lord Dalhousie, will find that it still retains much of its charm. Easily accessible from the plains, Dalhousie is 90 km away from Pathankot. Built around five hills, Dalhousie is home to towering green groves of deodar and oak. The forest trails are a travellers delight and the views of the Chamba Valley and the Dhauladhar range are truly spectacular.

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Dalhousie colonial style buildings and houses retain a colonial, British 'Raj' flavour. The presence of many Tibetans has added a touch of the exotic to this serene resort and along roadsides travellers can see huge rocks carved and painted in the Tibetan style.

Travel Attractions in Dalhousie:

Subhash Baoli: This spring is a scenic walk from the GPO square and offers panoramic views of the snow capped mountains.

Satdhara: These seven sparkling springs are rich in mica and noted for their medicinal properties.

Panjpulla: The water from a natural tank flows under five small bridges at this scenic spot.

Kalatope: The scenic beauty and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside make this an ideal spot for a weekend getaway. The Kalatope Sanctuary also has a variety of Himalayan wildlife.

Bara Pather: Set amidst thick forests is the small temple of Bhulwani Mata, in the village of Ahla, on the way to Kalatope. A fair is celebrated in July in honour of the goddess.

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Dainkund: This tall peak outside Dalhousie offers a panoramic of the hills, valleys and the rivers Beas, Ravi and Chenab winding their silvery way down to the plains.

Chamba: Just 56 km from Dalhousie, Chamba was founded in 920 AD by Raja Sahil Varma, and named after his favourite daughter Champavati. Isolated by the high mountains in its beautiful valley, Chamba has developed its own rich style of Pahari art and architecture. Much of this heritage has been preserved and Chamba is known today for the splendour of its temples and its exquisite handicrafts.

Six ancient stone temples with tall vimanas, dedicated to both Shiva and Vishnu, can be seen. The richly carved Lakshminarayan temple is the oldest and its architectural beauty merits a visit by every traveller.