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Introduction:
Dalhousie has charming architecture, including beautiful churches.
Its location presents panoramic views of the plains - and like
a long silverline, the river Ravi twists and turns below Dalhousie.Dalhousie
is built by the British as per their own style as they wanted
to establish a sanatorium for Europeans on the outer slopes
of the Dhauladhar range. The then Maharaja of Chamba was offered
handsome amout for this place.The amout Rs 2300 was decided
to be paid as a compensation to the Chamba state for the transfer
of this place and its nearby places like Bakrota,Tehra,Kathlog
etc... to the Government of India.Sir Donald McLeod recommended
the British to name, the new sanatorium as Dalhousie, after
Lord Dalhousie, the first British Governor General of India
in the year 1854. Thus, this beautiful hill station came into
being covering an area of 14 sq kms.
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 .
Easily accessible from the plains, Dalhousie is 90 km away from
Pathankot.
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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. The pine-covered slopes around
it are intersected with paths and treks, which are ideal for
short undemanding walks.
Major Attractions in Dalhousie
There are so many major attractions, which draws the attention
of tourists in Dalhousie. Few of them are -
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 Pathar - It is on the way between the Kalatop sanctuary
and the Dalhousie Municipal limits. It is a good place for a
break on the way to Kalatop. This place has a outdoor temple
of Bhuvani Mata.
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.
Best Time to Visit : May to October
How to reach
Dalhousie can be easily accessed through air, train or road.
By Air : Amritsar is the nearest airport. Jammu
airport is 188 kms. Both are connected to Delhi by Indian Airlines
and by Vayudoot flights.
By Rail : Pathankot about 80 kms, the nearest
railway station and is connected to all of the major cities.
By Road : Network bus services is from Dalhousie
to Manali 402 kms, Khajjiar 27 kms, Amritsar 188 kms, Pathankot
80 kms, Delhi 563 kms, Chandigarh 352 kms, Dharamshala 143 kms,
Jammu 188 kms. Chamba 56 kms, Jalandhar 192 kms.
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