India /Himachal pradesh /Chamba /Dalhousie
Sight Address : Gandhi Chowk Shopping Plaza 15 mins away from central bus station, Dalhousie Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Gandhi Chowk Shopping Plaza is the most happening shopping area in Dalhousie with a number of shops and delectable eateries scattered all over the place. It is the central area of Dalhousie, with most important buildings, post office, and restaurants along with a small Tibetan market selling handicrafts items. Gandhi Chowk was formerly known as GPO. Located at the central point of Dalhousie, the area is visited by a large number of tourists. Among all the shops, the liveliest place here is the Tibetan market, where one can shop a range of traditional goods such as garments, decorative items and handicrafts besides various electronic goods. The shops are clustered in and around Gandhi Chowk. Skilled Tibetan craftsmen create and sell a wide range of articles such as jewellery, jackets, handicrafts, rugs, cardigans and carpets. One can also find quality stuff at small shops apart from the well-established shopping malls. Gandhi Chowk is a vivacious plaza with abundant eating joints, Kwality Restaurant being the oldest and the most popular. Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary and Dainkund peak are some nearby attractions to visit.
Gandhi Chowk Shopping Plaza
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
Preferably during daytime
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Throughout the year
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 Hours
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Bon appetit – Bakes n fries Restaurant ; The Mall, Gandhi Chowk, Dalhousie, Moti Tiba, Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh 176318 ; Ph/M – 094 18 010872 ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
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.
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.
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.
Air : Nearest airports are Pathankot which is about 80 km from Dalhousie and Jammu at a distance of 180 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.
Others : 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.
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- Police : 100.
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- Ambulance : 102.
