Dalhousie Tour is an ideal option for all those who want to spend a good time in the open air of the mountains. Dalhousie Hill Station is one of the ancient hill towns of Himachal Pradesh. Dalhousie is a small town situated in the lap of Himachal Pradesh, which is like a paradise for the tourists visiting here. It is the epitome of old world charm, captivating everyone with its natural landscape, pine-clad valleys, mountains of flowers, meadows, fast-flowing rivers, spectacular mist. The air smell of Scottish and Victorian architecture and the surroundings will remind you of the British era. Dalhousie is one of the most visited places in Himachal Pradesh, which is famous for its natural beauty and ancient charm.

Let us tell you that this hill station was one of the favorite places of the British during summer, due to which the majestic Victorian style is visible in this area. Dalhousie is a one of its kind quaint town away from the crowded cities of the country which makes you feel in the lap of nature and offers a pollution free environment.
If you are going to visit Himachal Pradesh or its nearby places, then you must visit this natural beauty city of Dalhousie and its surrounding places.

History Of Dalhousie

The city of Dalhousie was established in 1854 by the Viceroy – Lord Dalhousie, which was a special place to escape the British heat. Due to the peaceful climate and pleasant weather, this place was a vacation spot for the British. The five neighboring hills Bhangora, Bakrota, Terah, Potrin and Kathalgarh were acquired by the rulers of Chamba to convert this region into a hill-station and after that the place became a popular hill tourist destination. Then in the year 1861, Dalhousie became a special part of Gurdaspur district. Ever since Dalhousie became a part of Himachal Pradesh in 1966, it has come to be known as a popular tourist destination of the world.

Top Tourist Places in Dalhousie

Dalhousie is famous for its beauty and attractive tourist places around. You can also take part in many adventure activities along with seeing the tourist places here. Here we are telling you about top tourist places of Dalhousie where you must visit.

Khajjiar
Khajjiar is a small town located near Dalhousie which is also known as ‘Mini Switzerland’ or ‘Switzerland of India’. One of the main places to visit in Dalhousie for couples is Khajjiar. Khajjiar is 24 km away from Dalhousie city, which is covered with its dense pine trees. Situated at an altitude of 6,500 feet, Khajjiar is one of the best places to visit near Dalhousie for its scenic beauty and picturesque landscape. You can do fun activities like paragliding, trekking, horse riding and zorbing at this place.

 

Satdhara Falls

Satdhara Falls is located in the Chamba Valley, surrounded by spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and fresh deodar trees. The meaning of ‘Satdhara’ is seven springs, this waterfall is named Satdhara because of the mixing of the waters of seven beautiful springs. The water of these springs meets at a point 2036 meters above the sea. This place is a special place for those people who want to experience peace by getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Satdhara Falls is also known for its medicinal properties as mica is found in the water here, which has properties to heal skin diseases.

Panchpula

Panchpula, a waterfall surrounded by green deodar trees, is one of the major tourist places in Dalhousie. Panchpula is the place where you can see five streams coming together. The main stream of Panchpula supplies water to various places around Dalhousie. This place is known for trekking and for its beautiful scenery. A samadhi (memorial) has been built in the memory of a great revolutionary Sardar Ajit Singh (uncle of Shaheed Bhagat Singh) near Panchpula, where he breathed his last. The pristine waters of this place are best enjoyed during the monsoon season, when the water falls, the atmosphere here makes the tourists happy.

Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary

Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary also known as Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Chambal district of Himachal Pradesh and is one of the top tourist places in Dalhousie. The meaning of the name Kalatop is ‘black hat’, which probably refers to the dense black forest on the highest hill in the sanctuary. Kalatop is quite rich in flora and fauna and its natural beauty attracts tourists immensely.

You can reach this sanctuary by trekking. This place has its own identity and this place is also very popular among the people. If both of you are wildlife lovers, then you can spot animals like black bear, partridge, leopard and Himalayan black marten here.

Chamunda Devi Temple

If you are planning to visit Dalhousie with your family and friends, then you must take the time to visit the ancient Chamunda Devi located at a distance of 130 kms from Dalhousie. Chamunda Devi Temple is an important religious center dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is said about this temple that Goddess Ambika killed the demons Munda and Chanda here. In this temple, the goddess is kept wrapped in a red cloth, tourists coming here are not allowed to touch the idol of the goddess. Tourists also get to see many beautiful scenes in this area.

 

Bakrota Hills

Bakrota Hills, also known as “Upper Bakrota”, is the highest point of Dalhousie and is a circle of a road called Bakrota Walk, which leads to Khajjiar. Even though this place does not have much to attract tourists, but taking a walk here and looking at the fascinating scenery all around gives immense pleasure to the eyes of the tourists. Let us tell you that this area is surrounded by deodar trees and green hills from all sides.

Sach Pass

If you love adventure, then Sach Pass, located near Dalhousie, is the right place for you. Sach Pass is a mountain pass situated at an altitude of 4500 meters above the Pir Panjal mountain range and connects Dalhousie with Chamba and Pangi valleys. Let us tell you that at a distance of 150 km from Dalhousie, this route is one of the most difficult routes to cross in North India. Those who love adventure often visit Sach Pass (when it is open) and enjoy the thrilling experience of driving a bike or car from here.

If you travel this route, don’t take any risk and take an experienced driver with you. It is the preferred way for people to reach Chamba or Pangi Valley and is a famous trekking point from Dalhousie.

Subhash Baoli

Subhash Baoli is located 1 km away from Gandhi Chowk in Dalhousie. This is a place named after the famous freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose. Subhash Baoli is known for its beautiful natural scenery, snowy mountain scenery and beauty spread far and wide. Subhash Baoli is the place where Subhash Chandra Bose had come in 1937 due to health issues and he stayed at this place for 7 months. Staying at this place, he was completely fine. There is also a beautiful waterfall for the tourists visiting here which flows in the glacial stream.

 

Dainkund Peak

Dainkund Peak also known as Singing Hill is situated at an altitude of 2755 meters above sea level in Dalhousie. Let us tell you that due to this being the highest place in Dalhousie, amazing views of valleys and mountains can be seen from here. For nature lovers, the serene place is like heaven. Situated in the Dalhousie region, Dainkund is truly a place to visit, which is famous for its beautiful snow-capped peaks and lush green surroundings. Dainkund Peak attracts a large number of tourists from all over the country every year.

Ganji Pahari

Ganji Pahari is a beautiful hill situated at a distance of 5 kms from Dalhousie city on Pathankot road. The name of this mountain Ganji hill was derived from its special feature because there is complete absence of vegetation on this hill. Being located near Dalhousie, this hill is a favorite picnic spot. During winters this area gets covered with thick snow which presents a panoramic view.

Rock Garden

Rock Garden is a beautiful garden and a popular picnic spot in Dalhousie. Apart from relaxing in this park, tourists can also enjoy the many adventure sports available in this area, which include zip lining etc.

Mall Raod

It is one of the most suitable places to buy handmade products of Himachal Pradesh. The handmade warm clothes and khadi wears found in Mall Road are very much liked by the tourists. The full name of Mall Road Market in Dalhousie is Mall Road Gandhi Chowk. In fact, Dalhousie does not have a mall road like Manali and Shimla.
The Gandhi Chowk market here is also known as Mall Road. The beauty of this market is worth seeing in the evening. If you have come to visit Dalhousie with your family or friends, then in the evening you can enjoy eating street food in the Mall Road Market of Dalhousie.

You can also buy dolls made in Dalhousie here very comfortably from this market. From this market, you can see very beautiful views of the mountain range of Pir Panjal. Mall Road located in Dalhousie is one of the most suitable places for shopping, street food, photography and relaxing with your loved ones.

Tibati Market Dalhousie

Mall Road Gandhi Chowk is very famous in the local markets of Dalhousie. Situated near Dalhousie’s most prominent market Mall Road Gandhi Chowk, Tibetan Market is the most suitable market for buying famous handicrafts made products and traditional clothes of Himachal.

In this market, you will find many products related to Tibetan culture and handicrafts in addition to items related to the culture of Himachal. You can also shop for a lot of home decor items in the Tibetan market located in Gandhi Chowk.

You can buy handmade carpets, warm clothes, Chamba’s famous chappals, shawls, local toys and jewelry made in the traditional way at reasonable prices. The Tibetan market is one of the best places to buy traditional items from Himachal Pradesh and Dalhousie.

Dalhousie Local Food

Dalhousie is one such tourist destination that offers you many options for food. You can enjoy exclusive North-Indian food at this place, apart from buying some fresh and Chinese snacks at local dhabas here at very low prices. Apart from all this, you can also taste some special dishes along with a variety of dishes found in the eateries associated with the hotels and resorts here. Himachali cuisine is very simple and simple which mainly consists of chapati, dal, gravy and curd etc.

Best Time To Visit Dalhousie

Due to its ideal climate, Dalhousie is a place that you can visit throughout the year. However, the best time to visit Dalhousie is between March-June. The snow starts melting here in the months of March and April and when the rays of the sun hit the snow-capped mountains and pastures, the place is worth seeing. The weather here is very pleasant at this time, you can experience cold in March and April and in the month of June the temperature starts rising slightly. Dalhousie has a pleasant weather even in the summer months, due to which it is like a paradise for nature lovers. Monsoon is also a pleasant weather here as moderate rainfall does not hinder your plans.

How To Reach Dalhousie
If you are planning to visit Dalhousie then here we are giving information about the ways to reach Dalhousie.

By Air

Gaggal airport in Kangra is the nearest domestic airport to reach Dalhousie by air. This airport is 13 km away from the city and taxis are easily available from here to reach Dalhousie Hill Station. Apart from this you can also take flight to other airports Chandigarh (255 kms), Amritsar (208 kms) and Jammu (200 kms).

By Train

The nearest rail station to Dalhousie is Pathankot. Which is located 80 km away from this hill town and is well connected to various cities of India, such as Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar via several trains. You will get taxis from outside to reach Dalhousie from Pathankot railway station.

By Road

Dalhousie is well connected by road to major nearby cities and places. State bus services and luxury coaches connect Dalhousie to all major nearby places and cities. Overnight luxury buses are also available from Delhi to Dalhousie. Taxis and private vehicles are also available on this route.