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Dalhousie is a hill station in Chamba district, in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated on 5 hills and has an elevation of 1,970 metres above sea level

Overview

Dalhousie Town was named after Lord Dalhousie, who was the British Governor-General in India while establishing this place as a summer retreat.Dalhousie, being a beautiful tourist spot, plays an important role in the economy of the state. The major industry is tourism. While Dalhousie has a large number of hotels to accommodate the visiting tourists, the town also offers several non-hotel stays like independent villas and bungalows, which offer an alternative to typical hotels. There are just over 600 hotels, which provide temporary jobs to about 5,000 to 8,000 individuals every year. This town alone counts for almost 110% of the GDP of rest of the state.Dalhousie has many places to visit. A favorite spot for tourists is the area near Alla. It is a potato field and it offers mesmerizing scenic landscape. Another popular spot is the area of Karelanu. It is famous for its precious water, which healed Subhas Chandra Bose.

Known for its pleasant climate and natural beauty, Dalhousie is one of the most famous hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. Dalhousie is located in the district of Chamba at an elevation of around 2,000 meters. The hill station is situated at the Western end of the Dhauladhar range of mountains. Surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains, Dalhousie is named after its founder Lord Dalhousie, the British Governor-General in India. With several Victorian-style mansions, Scottish architecture and other charming colonial buildings, this hill station will take you back in time.

The place also has few quaint churches. Dalhousie is spread over an area of 14 sq km of area and it includes five hills, namely Balun, Bakrota, Tehra, Patreyn and Kathlog. The fragrant pines, oaks, rhododendron and oaks along with several other types of tress cover the slops of the mountains. This scenic hill station if framed by the river Ravi flowing at the base of the town. Dalhousie is a popular destination for honeymooners. Dalhousie also offers you the spectacular view of the majestic snow-capped Pir Panjal mountain range located in Jammu and Kashmir, Sach Pass and Chamba’s Pangi Valley.

This enchanting hill station has several tourist spots like Lohali village, Kalatop, Dainkund peak, Bakrota hills and Tibetan market. The beautiful valley of Khajiar is also quite popular among the visitors. Tourists also like visiting the region near Alla. The region offers a spectacular view of the beautiful landscape.

History

The Dalhousie is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, established in 1854 by the British Empire's government in India as a summer retreat for its troops and officials.It is built on and around five hills, Kathalagh, Potreyn, Terah, Bakrota and Bhangora. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Dalhousie is situated between 6,000 and 9,000 feet (2,700 m) above sea level. The best time to visit is in the summer, and the peak tourist season is from May to September. Scottish and Victorian architecture are prevalent in the bungalows and churches in the town.

Dalhousie is a gateway to the ancient Chamba Hill State, now Chamba District of the state of Himachal Pradesh of India. This hill region is a repository of ancient Hindu culture, art, temples, and handicrafts preserved under the longest-running single dynasty since the mid-6th century. Chamba is the hub of this culture. Bharmour, the ancient capital of this kingdom, is home to the Gaddi and Gujjar tribes. It has 84 ancient temples dating from the 7th–10th centuries AD.849 Punjab was annexed to the British Raj after the Second Anglo-Sikh War.1850 Lt. Col. Napier, Chief Engineer of Punjab, was enchanted by the scenic spot in the Chamba state and visualized the project.1851 Selection of the site was finalized. A spot was selected where the Dainkund Ridge, at the western edge of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas, breaks into spurs. Dr. Clemenger of the 49th Native Infantry was in charge of the site development.

Places to visits

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  vistas of Panch Pulla

  Located at a distance of 2-3 Km. from the city centre of Dalhousie, ‘Panch Pulla’ is one of the tourist attractions in the city and is a favourite weekend haunt for picnickers, nature lovers and trekkers.

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  For those who love trekking, can venture on a moderate hike in the areas nearby, soaking their souls in captivating vistas of nature all around.

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  Satdhaara Falls

  On the route to ‘Panch Pulla’, lies another beautiful tourist attraction in Dalhousie, the ‘Satdhaara Falls’.

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  This scenic place derives its name from the seven gorgeous water springs that cascade from a height of 2036 metres, making their way through imposing hills and cliffs of splendidly charming Chamba valley.

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  Chamera Lake

  Yet another best place to visit during your holidays in Dalhousie is the picturesque and serene ‘Chamera Lake’, located at a distance of about 25 km. from Dalhousie.

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  Nestled amidst dense pine and deodar forests, the lake is actually a reservoir formed by the ‘Chamera Dam’ that is perched at an elevation of 1700 metres above sea level. Blessed with immense scenic beauty and tranquillity, the place is one of the most loved and visited tourist spots in the city.

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  Mini Switzerland of India – Khajjiar

  Snuggled in the lap of snow-capped Himalayan ranges and surrounded with lush green forests of tall pines and deodars, ‘Khajjiar’ is a beautiful saucer shaped meadow, often nicknamed as

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  ‘Mini Switzerland of India’, located just a short distance from Dalhousie.

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  Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary

  Spread over an area of almost 20 square kilometres, ‘Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located at a distance of approximately 12 km. enroute to ‘Khajjiar’ from ‘Dalhousie’ and is definitely a ‘must visit place’.

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  TNestled under the shadow of the stunning snow-clad peaks and fringed with dense oak, blue pine, deodar and coniferous trees, the beautiful sanctuary always seems to exude a heavenly aura; small crystal clear streams running through different sections of the sanctuary further add to its picturesque beauty.

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  Subhash Baoli

  Named after the great Indian Nationalist, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, ‘Subhash Baoli’ is yet another popular tourist spot in Dalhousie.

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  It is said that Netaji spent several months during the year 1937 in Dalhousie amidst serene natural beauty, rejuvenating and meditating to cure his illness; and the same spring which he frequented to drink water from, is believed to have later been christened as ‘Subhash Baoli

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  Dainkund Peak

  Perched at a height of 2755 metres above sea level, ‘Dainkund Peak’ is the highest peak in Dalhousie and a famous site for adventure enthusiasts and trekkers.

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  For those not in a mood to trek, there is also a motorable road that leads to the hill; you can easily hire a taxi to get to the top.

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  Ganji Pahari

  Yet another famous tourist spot in Dalhousie is the ‘Ganji Pahari’ that can be translated in English as the ‘Bald Hill’.

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  Since the summit of the hill is devoid of any vegetation and greenery, it is called so. Located at a distance of just 5 km. from the heart of the city and 1 km.

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  Chamunda Devi Temple

  Situated on the banks of the beautiful Baner River in Kangra district of Himanchal, ‘Chamunda Devi Temple’ is a must visit site when you are in Dalhousie.

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  This ancient temple is considered to be one of the oldest in the region and is believed to have been built around 750 years back. Dedicated to Goddess Kali who is said to have killed two ferocious demons Munda and Chanda at this very site.

Food

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  Madra

  Madra is one of the most famous delicacies in Himachal Pradesh. It originally belongs to the region of Chamba.

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  It is the pride of the festivals, weddings and buffets. Available in almost every hotel and restaurant, it represents the part of the food culture here. Soaked chickpeas or kidney beans or Chana are used as its base ingredient.

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  LuchiPoti

  If you love non-vegetarian food, LuchiPoti or Lamb Intestine would render you a satisfying taste.

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  The flour of wheat or millet is mixed with different spices like turmeric, coriander powder, asafetida, cumin and cloves, etc.

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  Sidu

  Made of wheat flour, Sidu is a type of bread and is a well known local dish of Himachal Pradesh.

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  The preparation of it takes a little longer time than the other dishes as it needs to be molded for about 4 to 5 hours.

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  Dham

  If you really desire to enjoy the traditional food items of Himachal Pradesh, the best time would be the festive seasons.

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  Dham is generally considered to be a festive dish as it is prepared during the festivals.The unique feature of this food is that it is prepared by the special cooks known as ‘botis’.

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  Aktori

  Among the festive season food, Aktori is also equally enjoyed by the people here. It is a kind of cake.

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  The buckwheat leaves are mixed with the flour of wheat and then prepared in pancakes.

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  Mughlai cuisines

  Lots of dhabas in Dalhousie cater to a large number of people with different tastes.

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  For instance, you can easily get yourself some Mughlai, Kashmiri and Chinese cuisines, and even momos and dumplings if you only look for it.

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Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a hill station in Chamba district, in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated on 5 hills and has an elevation of 1,970 metres above sea levelin the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated on 5 hills and has an elevation of 1,970 metres above sea level

The Dalhousie is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, established in 1854 by the British Empire's government in India as a summer retreat for its troops and officials.It is built on and around five hills, Kathalagh, Potreyn, Terah, Bakrota and Bhangora.Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Dalhousie is situated between 6,000 and 9,000 feet (2,700 m) above sea level. The best time to visit is in the summer, and the peak tourist season is from May to September. Scottish and Victorian architecture are prevalent in the bungalows and churches in the town.

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Yet another famous tourist spot in Dalhousie is the ‘Ganji Pahari’ that can be translated in English as the ‘Bald Hill’.Since the summit of the hill is devoid of any vegetation and greenery, it is called so. Located at a distance of just 5 km. from the heart of the city and 1 km.4

Food

Among the festive season food, Aktori is also equally enjoyed by the people here. It is a kind of cake.

The buckwheat leaves are mixed with the flour of wheat and then prepared in pancakes.