Dalhousie
This hill station spreads over five low level hills at the western edge of the Dhauladhar range, just east of the Ravi river. Dalhousie is situated in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh at an height of 2,039 mts. The city was established in 1854 by the British governor- general Lord Dalhousie.



Covering an area of 14 sq km and surrounded by alpine vegetation, Dalhousie has charming architecture and panoramic views of both plains and the white-capped views of the mountainous ranges. The beauty of the city can be explored and discovered through for some of the best forms of adventure activities, trekking and mountain-climbing.Covering the beautiful landscapes of Dhauladhar ranges, trekkers witness the trees dressed in different shades , lush green tea gardens, and blooming orchards of roses..

Prime Attractions of Dalhousie

Subhash Baoli :
Commanding a view of the snowcapped mountains, Named after Subhash Chandra Bose, a famous freedom fighter, Subhash Baoli is located at a mere distance of 1 km from Dalhousie.

Panchpula :
This is picturesque spot where a stream feeds a series of pools. A monument has been built here in memory of the freedman fighter, Sardar Ajit Singh.



Kalatop :
kalatop is a wild life sanctuary located at a distance of 10 km from Dalhousie. 'Ghoral' and Himalayan black bear can be found here.

Churches :
There are four beautiful churches in Dalhousie. These are St. Andrew's Church and St. Patrick's Church at Balun, St. Francis' Church at Subash Chowk and St. John's Church at Gandhi Chowk.

Excursion From Dalhousie

Numerous trek routes lead out of the Dalhousie - Khajjiar - Chamba triangle and there are several within it. Some important ones are - Chamba to Bharmour, Chamba to Palampur (over the Dhauladhar ranges), Chamba to Pangi and Bharmour to Keylong via Kugti Pass