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| India > Himachal Pradesh > Dalhousie |
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Dalhousie carries with it a sense of enthrallment that draws the attention of innumerable tourists every year from across the country. The colonial town of Dalhousie was established by the British governor-general Lord Dalhousie. The calm hill station extends over five low level hills at the western edge of the Dhauladhar range in the east of the Ravi river. The charming town is intermingled with the low roofed stalls, hotels, and colonial-era buildings. The pine-draped slopes are the perfect places for going into trekking. Encircled by alpine vegetation, the gateway to the Chamba valley spreads over an area of 14 square kilometers. The breathtaking views of the mountainous ranges and plains are sure to leave you astounded. Are you searching for best hotels deals to stay in Dalhousie ? Yatra.com offers you online booking of hotels in Dalhousie at the best possible rates. Whether you book luxury hotels in Dalhousie , Heritage hotels, 5 five star hotels in Dalhousie , and 4 five star hotels in Dalhousie or 3 star hotels in Dalhousie , 2 five star hotels in Dalhousie and Budget Hotels in Dalhousie , we promise to offer you amazing offers and deals for all classes of hotels and resorts. We also offer discounted hotels packages in Dalhousie .To find cheap hotels in Dalhousie and make online hotel reservation booking, log on to http://www.yatra.com/ Prime attraction Satdhara At an altitude of 2,036 meter (6,678 ft) on the way to Panjpulla the seven springs over there are supposed to have immense healing value as they contain mica with medicinal properties. Jandhri Ghat Jandhri Ghat encloses an imposing palace amid tall pine trees. Jandhri Ghat lies around half a kilometer from the Subhash Baoli. Till the advent of Lord Dalhousie, Chamba's erstwhile rulers governed from here. There are number of Shikhar trophies in the palace. Besides, Jandhri Ghat offer ample of opportunities for picnicking. Kalatope A chraming hideaway, Kalatope comprises a picturesque palace and a forest rest house. Kalatope lies at a distance of 5 kilometer from Dalhousie. At an altitude of 8,000 ft, Kalatope situates 10 kilometers away from GPO Sqaure. The home of dhogri families Lakkarmandi is snuggled between 8,600 feet high Dayan Kund peak on its right and Kalatope on the left. Among the variety of wildlife include ibex, bears, deer and leopards. Bakrota Hills and the 'Round' The Bakrota Hills offers a breathtaking view of the snow-draped peaks. The round is very popular walling circuit around the hill. People like it very much. Khajji Nag Temple Khajji Nag temple belongs to 12th century AD which is a little away from the lake. You can see the images of the pandavas and the defeated Kaurvas hanging from the roof of the circumambulatory path. The sanctum of the temple is craftily carved from wood. Golden Devi Temple Golden Devi Temple is one of the famous attractions of the area. The temple adds to the charms of kajjar. The golden spire of the Devi's abode beckons one to the fringe of the lake. Panjpulla Built in the memory of Ajit Singh, the famous freedom fighters, Panjpulla lies just 2 km from the town. The 'five bridges' memorial, is worth seeing. Khajjiar Better known as the Switzerland of India Khajjiar nestles 27 Km from Dalhousie. The breathtaking view of Khajjiar warrants the attention of innumerable visitors every year. The saucer-shaped small area comprises dense forest of Devdar trees with a small lake in the centre. A temple believed to be built in the 12th century dedicated to Khajjinag is there. The temple has some life-sized wooden images of the Five Pandavas in the temple. On 07-07-1992, Mr. Willy T. Blazer, Vice Counselor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India christened Khajjiar the mini Switzerland of India. Khajjiar is among the 160 locations in the world that bear topographical semblance with Switzerland. Chitkul Fast Facts Discovered In: 1854 Location: 92-km from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh Best Time to Visit: Mid-May to Mid-October Main Attractions: Lord James Ramsay, Marquis of Dalhousie, Khajjiar How to get there By Air:The nearest airport is at Gaggal, Kangra, 140-km from Dalhousie. By Rail: The nearest railhead is Pathankot, which is connected to Amritsar, Jammu, Delhi and Jalandhar. By Road:Onward journey from Pathankot to Chamba and Dalhausie is by road. Punjab and Himachal Roadways both run bus services. Nearby Cities Kangra: 89-km Chamba: 29-km Shimla: 275-km Dharamshala: 99-km Kullu: 300-km |
