Dalhousie

Dalhousie located in the state of Himachal Pradesh in the north of India is a pristine hill station away from the maddening crowd of the popular hill stations. Lying amidst the thick grooves of conifers and overlooking snow capped Himalayas, Dalhousie in its very first looks appear as a treat for the eyes. Flooded with aroma of chilies, walnuts, strawberry and alpine flowers, Dalhousie appear to be a mini Switzerland.

The small city surrounded amidst the Dhauladhar range of the mighty Himalayas, it captures the splendid view of the white snow capped mountains on the one hand while the ravishing green paddy fields on the other. Named after the first Governor General of British India, Dalhousie has got some bewildering points of scenic beauty.

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Spread amidst the hills of Kathlog, Portreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun one has to take a walk in the shape of numeric eight (8) to witness the beauty of salubrious Dalhousie from Portreyn. While Thermal maidan stretched upto 3 kms is a splendid meadow, Tagore Marg is an avenue flanked by Cedars and Pines.

The forest of Dainkund is called the singing hill as the passage of the winds crossing the mountains produces mystifying sounds. Depending upon the speed of the winds the sounds can appear as a gentle humming to an eerie wail. The Satdhara or the seven springs are famous for its mineral water which was once shipped to England on routine basis.

Dalhousie has got some of the best accommodations to facilitate tourist of all kinds. You can get some very good resorts or hotels at a very nominal rate to host your conferences and meeting. The proximity to nature and the peaceful serene of Dalhousie elevates the outcome of your corporate meetings while absence of crowds and tourists allow your attendees to get to know each other well and develop bonds.

• Sightseeing of Dalhousie
• Excursion of areas near Dalhousie
• Picnic at various scenic spots
• Shopping of the specialized handicrafts and handlooms of Chamba
• Spa and health treatment at hotel.

 

Situated at an altitude varying between 1525 m – 2378 m Dalhousie experiences a pleasant weather during the summers which is witnessed between the months of April to June. Lying on a high altitude, a set of woolen clothes is a must to be accompanied even during this season. The rains begin here in June and continue till September. The winter onsets from October and stays till February. The month of December and January experiences snowfall in Dalhousie. Every season mesmerizes Dalhousie with its own charms. While the summers in Dalhousie are blessings for those looking for respite from the burning sun, the rains bring in romanticism while the winters and the snowfall add the adventurous appeal to Dalhousie.

 

Khajjar:- Shaped like a saucer plate 7kms from Dalhousie, Khajjar is a delight for nature and adventure lovers. Holidaying at Khajjar has got 9-hole golf course. The meadows, lakes and the cedars and pines are the synonyms of Khajjar. 

Chamba:- 56 kms from Dalhousie Chamba is called the jewels of Himalayas. It is famous for the castle with astonishing murals called the Rang Mahal. Bhujri Singh museum is another attraction of Chamba which exhibits paintings, sculptures, stone inscriptions, wonderful embroideries, ancient weapons with many other antiquities.

Palampur:- Palampur is called valley of flowers. Thronged with the plants of wisterias and roses, lush green paddy fields, tea gardens and sprawling brooks Palampur is a retreat for soul. Trekking amidst the aromatic breeze enables you to explore many hidden treasures of beauty in Palampur.

Bir and Billing:- Bir is popular amongst the tourists for its breath taking sites while Billing is one of the best suited sites for hand gliding in the world.

 

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