Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a hill station with colonial charm and lingering  Raj echoes. The town is named after the 19th century British governor general  Lord Dalhousie and is spread out over five hills (Kathlog Potreys, Tehra,  Bakrota, and Bolun). Because of the town's varying altitude, it is shaded by a  variety of vegetation, including stately grooves of pines, deodars, oaks, and  flowering rhododendrons. 

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Dalhousie has some beautiful churches that are rich in  colonial architecture. Its magnificent forest trails provide views of wooded  hills, water falls, springs, and rivulets. The twists and turns of river Ravi  are a treat to watch from many vantage points, like a silver snake making its  way out of the mountains.

Activities in Dalhousie

Shopping in Dalhousie: The Mall Road is a good place to shop for woolen Himachali shawls, Chamba rumals, traditional jewelry, Tibetan handicrafts and other items.

Khajjiar Lake in Dalhousie: The lake is famous for the scenic beauty and is also known as Mini Switzerland. One can enjoy horse riding, paragliding and many other adventure activities here in Khajjiar Lake.

Boating in Chamera Lake: The Chamera lake is one of the famous lake in Dalhousie. One can enjoy the boating in Dalhousie at Chamera Lake. Speed Boating, Couple Boating and Group Boating are available in chamera lake.

Trekking in Dainkund Hill: The one of the highest point of Dalhousie is Dainkund Hill. It is one of the best spot for trekking in Dalhousie.

Staying in Dalhousie

There are different hotels and homestays available in Dalhousie. You can chose among the one for the stay in Dalhousie. According to your budget and stay can chose the nearby hotels and stay houses for you trip.

Dalhousie Food Guide

Some of the finest restaurants and places to dine are located on the Thandi Sadak and Garak Sadak in Dalhousie. Not to miss ones include Sher-e-Punjab Dhaba which is famous for its North Indian food and the Café Dalhousie restaurant that’s known for its South Indian and Chinese. Kwality restaurant is another dining option to be considered for its ambiance and fast food options

History of Dalhousie

Lord Dalhousie, then Governor-General of India, founded the  city in 1854 as a retreat to escape the Indian summer, offering a peaceful and  pleasant climate.

The five neighbouring hills - Bhangora, Bakrota, Terah, Potrey,  and Kathalagarh - were acquired by the Chamba rulers in order to transform the  area into a hill station. Dalhousie quickly became a much-anticipated hill  destination that became a popular tourist attraction for all.

Dalhousie was incorporated into the Gurdaspur district in 1861. It was only in 1966 that it  became a part of Himachal Pradesh. It is still a popular tourist destination  today.

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What is Dalhousie famous for?

Dalhousie is famous among tourist as Kalatop, Satdhara Falls, Rang Mahal, Bakrota, Chamera, Hill Station, Snowfall.

Dalhousie is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Adventure, Boating, Camping, Hill Station, Hot water springs , Museum.

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