DALHOUSIE – ECHOS OF BRITISH RAJ

If you wish to visit the hill station which is not crowded by tourists, a quite town then Dalhousie in Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is a perfect place.
Dalhousie is spread over five low leveled hills, on the east bank of Ravi Rive, on the western edge of Dhauladhar ranges of Himalaya.
Dalhousie is a gateway to Chamba Valley; the town wears the look of colonial era, since this town was established by Lord Dalhousie in the year 1854.
The colonial buildings, the low roofed stalls and the pine covered hills around the town spread over some 14 kms.and zigzag treks on the hills, make a sum of paradise on earth. The treks and the small roads are however not demanding, one rather enjoys the walk.
The town has elevation from 500 meters to 2500 meters, surrounded by vegetation of pine, deodars and oaks. The Ravi River twists and rounds all around Dalhousie, with mountains on both sites. Dhauladhar Mountains can be viewed from Dalhousie
In winter the temperature can freeze to zero and in summer the atmosphere is temperate and pleasant.
Dalhousie is famous for the churches which British built and Jandhri Ghat which has elegant palace amidst the pine forest and from where former Chamba Rulers ruled this region.
The closest railway station is Pathankot which is 80 kms away; the nearest air port is Gaggal in Kangra which is 135 kms. From all these places tourists buses and taxies are available. Dalhousie has number of small hotels for budgeted tours and some five star hotels.