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The hill station of Dalhousie is
full of 'Old world' charm and holds lingering echoes of the 'Raj'. It covers an
area of about 14 sq. km and is
 built on five hills - Kathlog, Potreyn, Tehra,
Bakrota and Balun.
It is name after the British Governor - General of the l9th century, Lord
Dalhousie. The town's height varies between 1,525 m and 2,378m, and it is
surrounded by varied vegetation - pines, dodders, oaks and flowering
rhododendron.
Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches.
Its location presents panoramic views of the plains - and like a long silverline,
the river Ravi twists and turns below Dalhousie. The spectacular snow-covered
Dhauladhar mountains are also visible from this enchanting town.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Area: 13 sq. km.
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Altitude: 2036 metres.
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Temperature (°C): Summer - Max 23.5, Min 15.5,
Winter - Max 10, Min 1
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Clothings: Summer - Light woollens, Winter - Heavy woollens.
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Best Season: April to November.
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Languages Spoken: Pahari (Local Dialect), Hindi, English.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air : The nearest airports Amritsar (118 kms) & Jammu (188 kms) are connected to Delhi by Indian Airlines as well as by Vayudoot flights.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Pathankot (80 kms) and is connected to all of the major cities in India.
Road: Regular bus services connect Dalhousie with Amritsar 188 kms, Jalandhar 192 kms, Pathankot 80 kms, Chamba 56 kms, Manali 402 kms, Delhi 563 kms, Chandigarh 352 kms, Dharamshala 143 kms, Khajjiar 27 kms, Jammu 188 kms.
Local Transport: Taxis and ponies are available.
PLACES OF INTEREST
- Panjpulla (2 kms)
- Subhash Baoli & Jandri Ghat (1.6 kms)
- The Round (4.8 kms) Dainkund (10 kms)
- Khajjiar (27 kms)
- Kalatop Wild Life Sanctuary; Kugti Wild Life Sanctuary (35 kms on foot)
- Tundah Wild Life Sanctuary (45 kms)
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