India /Himachal Pradesh / Chamba / Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a charming little town tucked away amidst the hills of Himachal Pradesh, it is known for its sprawling natural beauty. Located scenically on the foothills of Dhauladhar Ranges, walking is the best means to explore this sleepy hamlet. This ‘Little Piece of England’ is best explored via trekking to the few nearby attractions like Panchpulla, Subhash Baoli, Bakrota Hills and visiting the colonial churches. Honeymooners flock here in the winters to enjoy snowfall. The weather of Dalhousie is salubrious throughout the year. Summers (March to June) are the ideal time for travel for those seeking natural beauty. Temperature ranges between 15°C to 25°C and is apt for enjoying enjoying the weather. Winters (October to February) are best for enjoying snowfall as the temperature dips to as low as -10°C. Monsoons (July to September) bring out the best of natural beauty setting the ambiance for a perfect honeymoon.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5 Hours

Pincode: 176304

STD Code: 1899

Info Website: hptdc.nic.in/cir0303.htm‎

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Dalhousie is hill station near the foothills of the Himalayas, and the steep roads and heavy snowfall reduce the number of vehicles that can operate on these roads. The nearest airports are at Jammu and Amritsar. They are situated approximately around 200 km away. Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh, is a honeymooner’s paradise. Dalhousie Himachal Pradesh India is the very beautiful Hill Station in Himachal Pradesh. Dalhousie is named after the British governor General of the 19th century, Lord Dalhousie. Dalhousie is a gateway to the ancient Chamba Hill State, now Chamba District of the Himachal Pradesh, India. Dalhousie being a beautiful tourist spot, plays an important role in the economy of the state. The major industry is tourism. While Dalhousie has a large number of hotels to accommodate the visiting tourists, the town also offers several non-hotel stays like independent villas and bungalows, which offer an alternative to typical hotels, Anadam Spa at Hotel Mount View is also a great place to be when in Dalhousie. There are just over 600 hotels, which provide temporary jobs to about 5,000 to 8,000 individuals every year.

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Dalhousie Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Nearest airports are Pathankot which is about 80 km from Dalhousie. Pathankot is connected to Delhi only, while Jammu has more frequent air services to Delhi and other destinations in North India. Daily Air India and Jet Airways flights are available from Delhi to Jammu and Amritsar and are economical (Rs 3,000-5,000). Taxi fare from Dalhousie-Pathankot is around Rs 1000.

By Train : Nearest railhead is Pathankot (80 km) and is well connected by rail to various cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar. Onward taxi fare from Dalhousie to Pathankot is nearly Rs 1,000.

By BUS : Bus services by public transport system are available connecting to the towns in and around Dalhousie. Overnight luxury buses are available from Delhi (590 km distance). The bus fare is about Rs 1,500 for AC Volvo.

By Taxi : The nearest railway station is at Pathankot which is around 80 km from Dalhousie. Taxi operators charge around Rs 850 for the trip. The best option to travel around the town is to hire a car from the point of boarding and keep the vehicle for the duration of the stay. Taxi operators charge around Rs 5200 to Rs 8000 for 3 nights and four days depending on the type of vehicle.

By Other : Dalhousie has retained some of its old world charm and the horse drawn carriages are an example of that. They are a fun way to travel short distance. They may not be very comfortable or clean. The prices are also negotiable.

Top HotelsAdd

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Sagrika Resort Dalhousie ;The Mall, Court Road, Dalhousie, HP 176304 ; ph 0189 924 0489 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Shangri La Hotel ; The Mall, Dalhousie, HP ‎ ; Ph – 0189 924 2314 ‎ ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Kwality Restaurant ;  MDR 49 Dalhousie, HP ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian
• Nepoli Restaurant ;  MDR 49 Dalhousie, HP ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian
• Snow Lion Restaurant ;  Behind Dalhousie Cinema Mall Roa Dalhousie 176305 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Must ShopAdd

• Bags,Dolls,Handicrafts,Carpets,Purses ; Gandhi Chowk Shopping Plaza ;  15 mins away from central bus station, Dalhousie ; Ph/M:  N.A
• Kashmiri shawls. ; Tibetan market ;  Gandhi Chowk,Dalhousie. ; Ph/M:  N.A

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• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambules :102

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