Ganji Pahari - tourmet

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India /Himachal pradesh /Chamba /Dalhousie

Sight Address : Ganji Pahari Town Center, Dalhousie, 5 km from the town, on Pathankot road. Edit

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Ganji Pahari is a small hill located in Dalhousie, 5 km from the town, on Pathankot road. This hill is void of any vegetation, thus giving its name Ganji Pahari or bald hill. It takes almost an hour from the city center to trek through the hilly terrain to reach the summit of this hill. A well marked paved path starts from Panchpula and takes you all the way to the top. The trek is an easy to moderate one, but it is always safer to take a guide with you. For the more adventurous, you could always take the off beaten path and trudge up the hill. A panoramic picnic spot, the place offers mesmerizing views of the surrounding snow capped hills and valleys. Ganji Pahari can be visited in all seasons. During winters, the hill is covered with snow and it brings out another flavor. Being one of the most popular nature walks and destinations in Dalhousie, this place is apt for the whole family. As there are no shops and hotels found on the trail, it is better to carry food and water for the trek. Situated very close to the town, Ganji Pahari is easily accessible. One can also visit Khajjiar valley, situated nearby.

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Throughout the year

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 Hour

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Bon appetit – Bakes n fries Restaurant ; The Mall, Gandhi Chowk, Dalhousie, Moti Tiba, Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh 176315 ; 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.