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Dalhousie is located in the outer slopes of hill
Dhauladhar range is another important hill resort in the
district Chamba . A number of picturesque walks run
through the oak, pine and deodar forests around the town
and offer excellent views of the Chenab, the Ravi and the
Beas valleys. It is thicky wooded with stately pines and
oaks and has lovely picnic spot all around. Dalhousie is
the gateway to Chamba.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Subhash Baoli: Just approximately 1 km from G.P.O.
is a charming natural spot called Subhash Baoli. Neta ji
Subhash Chander Bose during his 7 months sojourn in
Dalhousie in 1937 is believed to have spent most of his
days by the side of this water body, meditating amidst
dense woods of Cedar and meeting his party workers.
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Dainkund (2745m): 10 km. This is a towering and
beautiful peak which offers panoramic views, specially on
a clear day, of the three main rivers - Beas, Ravi and
Chenab.
Bara Pathar: Set amidst thick forest is the small
temple of Bhulwani Mata, in the village of Ahla, on the
way to Kalatope. A fair is celebrated in July to venerate
the goddess. It is 4 km away from the town.
Khajjiar (1951m): 22 km. from Dalhausie and 23 km.
from Chamba ) A little out of Dalhousie is a
beautiful, charming retreat that makes an ideal day
excursion or even an overnight visit. Far from any major
town, this tranquil spot has a small lake in the centre,
on which is a floating island. Fed by slim streams, this
small lake rests in the centre of the large glade of
Khajjiar. The glade and the lake are held sacred to
Khajjinag - after whom the place is named. Khajjiar
has the thick forest of the Kalatop sanctuary surrounding
its soft green grass.
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HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: Amritsar is the nearest airport .Jammu airport
is188 kms.Both are connected to Delhi by Indian Airlines
and by Vayudoot flights.
Rail: Pathankot about 80 kms, the nearest railway
station and is connected to all of the major cities.
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.
WHERE TO STAY
Being one of the most famous hill stations of
Himachal, Dalhousie is well equipped with excellent
accommodation facilities. One have got the options to stay
from luxury and five star hotels to small budget hotels
and tourist lodges, which offer accommodation at resonalble prices.
Luxury Holiday India offers information on Dalhousie in
Himachal Pradesh India and online Booking facility of
Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh India.
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