 About Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh
Dalhousie is a prime tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh, India. The cold climate which retains throughout the year makes Dalhousie a popular tourist spot. Dalhousie overall covers an area of 14 sq.km and thus forms an small hill station which holds many memories of the British rule. This hill station lies in between five hills of Himalayas namely, the Kathlog, Patreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun. The hill station was named as Dalhousie, after the British Governor of India during the 19th Century Lord Dalhousie.
Dalhousie has lot to offer to its tourist with dense greenery of beautiful vegetation including pines, oak, deodar and many other flowering plants which makes Dalhousie beautiful as well as colorful. Moreover the colonial architecture which also includes beautiful, ancient churches are favorite among tourists. The scenic landscapes of Dalhousie makes this place more picturesque with dense greenery amidst snow clad mountains.
Location of Dalhousie
Dalhousie is located within the western Himachal Pradesh in the Dhauladhar range of Himalayas.
Adventure sports in Dalhousie
Trekking
Hiking
Camping
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Additional featuresBest time to visit Dalhousie
Dalhousie overall enjoys a cool climate all year around. However Dalhousie is also known to experience huge rainfaLL. The ideal time to visit Dalhousie is from October to March.
What to shop in Dalhousie
Tibetan handicrafts
Woolen shawls
slippers
dry fruits
blankets
scarves
carpets
local printed hand bags
How to reach Dalhousie
By air: By air, the nearest airport for Dalhousie is Gaggal Airport in Kangra. Kangra is around 135 km from Dalhousie and is very well connected by means of regular flights by Delhi. One can take up taxi or private buses from Kangra to Dalhousie. The other nearest airport is Jammu.
By Rail: The nearest rail road for Dalhousie is Pathankot, which is around 80 km away. Pathankot is well connected by regular trains from Delhi and Jammu.
By road: Dalhousie is accessible by road via Delhi and Chamba. Delhi is around 485 km from Dalhousie and Chamba is around 52 km away. State transport buses as well as private buses ply regularly from Delhi, Pathankot, Chamba, Jammu, Shimla and Kangra to Dalhousie.
Where to stay in Dalhousie
Hotel Mount View
Dalhousie - 176304
Telephone number: +91-1899-242120
Grand View Hotel
Dalhousie
Himachal Pradesh
Telephone number: +91-1899-240760
Hotel Dalhousie Heights
Lovers Lane
Dalhousie
Himachal Pradesh
Telephone: +91-1899-242810
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