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Hill
Stations in Himachal
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Dalhousie Hill
Station in Himachal
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Facts
& Figures of Dalhousie
Location - Himachal Pradesh.
Altitude - 1854.
Best Time - Mid-May To Mid-October. |
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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.
The picturesque town is interspersed with the colonial-era
buildings, low roofed stalls and hotels. The pine-covered
slopes around it are intersected with paths and treks, which
are ideal for short undemanding walks.
The gateway
to the Chamba Valley, this colonial town was established in
1854 by the British governor-general Lord Dalhousie.
Covering an area of 14 sq.-km and surrounded by alpine
vegetation, Dalhousie has charming architecture and
panoramic views of both plains and the white capped views of
the mountainous ranges. |
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Jandhri Ghat
Around half a kilometre away from the Subhash Baoli, Jandhri
Ghat enfolds an elegant palace in the midst of tall pine
trees. Chamba's erstwhile rulers governed from here till the
advent of Lord Dalhousie. The palace houses a number of
shikhar trophies. Beside the palace, Jandhri Ghat offers
heavenly spots for picnicking-gushing streamlets in the
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Bakrota
Hills and the 'Round' (2085m): 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 Panjpulla, at an altitude of 2,036m. (6,678
ft.), these seven springs are reputed to have great
therapeutic value as they contain mica with medicinal
properties.
Subhash Baoli
Commanding a view of the snowcapped mountains, 1.6-km away
from the G.P.O. (check spelling) Square, the spring of
Subhash Baoli is situated at an altitude of 2,085 meters
(6,678 ft.).
The Catholic Church Of St. Francis
Dalhousie is another hill station with a number of old
churches. The Church near the G.P.O looks untouched by time.
The Catholic Church of St.Francis, built in 1894. |
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How To Get There - Dalhousie
By Air
The nearest airport is at Gaggal (Kangra), 140-km from
Dalhousie.
By Rail
The nearest railhead is Pathankot, which is well connected
to Amritsar, Jammu, Delhi and Jalandhar.
By Road
Onward journey from Pathankot to Chamba and Dalhousie is by
road. Punjab and Himachal Roadways run services, as do
private operators.
Places To Stay - Dalhousie
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 reasonable prices.
Climate - Dalhousie
Dalhousie ranges between 1,525m and 2,378m high from sea
level. The maximum temperature of Dalhousie in summers is
30*C and the winter temperature comes down to almost O*C.
Heavy woolens are required in winter and light woolens or
tropical in summer. |
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