Dalhousie is one of the most famous hill stations of north India. It is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Filled with old world charm and fantastic scenic beauty, it attracts numerous visitors from all around the world. It is 80 km away from Pathankot. Compare to other hill stations of India, Dalhousie is different and enjoys old world charm. Spread over five hills, it offers spectacular view of nature at its best.

Tourists apprise Chamba chappals embroidered with gold thread, cane baskets, colorful woolens, and life-like Chamba dolls - all specialties of the region. Piles of walnuts and red, black and green Chamba chilies adorn many shop fronts. We pass children joyfully picking strawberries from a hillside decorated with alpine flowers. There are several good hotels in Dalhousie like Hotel Spring Dalhousie that ensure a comfortable stay.

Attractive cottages and villas cling to the deodar and pine mantled hills of Dalhousie. Here at Dalhousie, nothing seems to matter except the beauty and the moment. All this and more make Dalhousie a tourist place in India. Pink and red rhododendrons are in bloom. The trees are dressed in different shades of green. There is no swirl of traffic. The shops are small and trim. Whistling softly to himself, a shopkeeper arranges embroidered Chamba shawls in his showcase.

Best time to visit
Mid-May to Mid-October.

Attractions

• Bakrota Hills and the 'Round'
  Less than 5 km from the town centre, the Bakrota Hills frame a breathtaking view of the further snow-clad peaks. The 'round' is a walling circuit around the hill, very popular with residents.
• Satdhara
  On the way to Panchpula, at an altitude of 2,036 m, these seven springs are reputed to have great therapeutic value as they contain mica with medicinal properties.
• Jandhri Ghat
  Around half a kilometer away from the Subhash Baoli, Jandhri Ghat wraps a magnificent palace in the midst of tall pine trees. It offers picture-perfect spots for picnic in the midst of fragrant pine-scented breezes.
• Subhash Baoli
  At a distance of 1 km is Subhash Baoli, an enchanting spot surrounded by majestic trees. Subhash Chandra Bose spent a lot of time in 1937, contemplating and meditating at this place, giving it the name of Subhash Baoli.
• Khajjiar
  At a distance of 27 km from Dhoudar the beautiful little plain of Khajjiar is one of the delightful retreats for visitors. A little golden-spired temple of Khajjinag belonging to the 12th century and a picturesque golf course adds to the exquisite beauty of this pretty spot. A picturesque spot with an emerald, saucer shaped meadow set amidst a thick deodar forest, Khajjiar is an exact place to spend vacations.
• Kalatope Wildlife Sanctuary
  About 10 km from Dalhousie is this wild life sanctuary, which is a home to the 'ghoral' and Himalayan black bear.
• Kalatope Wildlife Sanctuary
  About 10 km from Dalhousie is this wild life sanctuary, which is a home to the 'ghoral' and Himalayan black bear.
• Churches
  The churches of Dalhousie are worth visiting. There are four beautiful churches in Dalhousie, which are a beauty in themselves. These are St. Andrew's Church and St. Patrick's Church at Balun, St. Francis Church at Subhash Chowk and St. John's Church at Gandhi Chowk.

How ro Reach

• By Air
  The airport at Gaggal in Kangra is at a distance of 135 km.
• By Rail
  The closest railhead is Pathankot-80 km away. Taxis and buses are easily available from these places.
• By Road
  Dalhousie is 485 km by road from Delhi and 52 km from Chamba.