Located in the Chamba District in the picturesque state of Himachal Pradesh, Dalhousie is a  Located in the western Himalayas at an elevation of 1,970 metres above the sea level, the hill town covers five hills— Tehra, Kathlog, Balun, Bakrota, and Potreyn. The three rivers passing through the area are Ravi, Beas, and Chenab.

The Established in 1854, the place gets its name after the British Governor-General of India, Lord Dalhousie. With a quaint atmosphere surrounded by majestic snow-clad mountains and dense forests filled with pines, cedars, and oaks, Dalhousie is a gem of a hill station in Himachal tour packages.

Best Time to Visit Dalhousie

The summer season i.e. the period between March and May is the best time to visit Dalhousie. The weather remains pleasant during this time and the temperature does not go beyond 30. The season is ideal for sightseeing and other activities like trekking. June marks the beginning of the monsoon, which lasts until September.

Winter months starts from December and ends in February. With the temperature dropping below 0, the hill town experiences plenty of snowfall and sometimes rain. If you are looking for snowfall, winter can be the ideal season as the fresh snow enhances the beauty of the place.

How to Reach Dalhousie?

Located in Gaggal at a distance of about 107 km. from Dalhousie, Gaggal Airport is the nearest airport to the hill town. The nearest railhead is Pathankot Junction, which is 81 km. away from Dalhousie. Dalhousie does not have an intra-city bus transport system. However, both Himachal and Haryana Road Transport Corporation provides plenty of buses to Dalhousie.

Places to Visit in Dalhousie

Chamera Lake, Bakrota Hill, Satdhara Falls, Panchpula, Rang Mahal, Moti Tibba, Ganji Pahari, Garam Sadak, Bara Pathar Temple, Norwood Pramdham are some of the major attractions in Dalhousie. Serving as the reminiscent of the British era, Dalhousie has a few churches including St. Francis’s Church, St. Andrew’s Church, St. John’s Church, and St. Patrick’s Church.

Kalatop Wildlife Reserve, Jandhri Ghat, and Subhash Baoli, a quiet sanctuary are one of the best options for wildlife and nature lovers. You can take a trek to the top of Dainkund Peak. Other trekking routes include Dalhousie-Khajjiar and Dalhousie-Chamba. Do not forget to get some good stuff from the Tibetan Market.

The old-world charm, the evergreen beauty of mountains, the bright green pastures of land, and a pleasant weather makes Dalhousie an indispensable part of Himachal tour packages.