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Isolated
by high mountain ranges, the valley of Chamba
is noted for the magnificence of its scenery.
The British Governor  General,
Lord Dalhousie, visiting this area around
the middle of the 19th century for a quiet
retreat, came upon a charming spot on a
ridge overlooking the plains. This was to
become the attractive little hill town that
was named after him.
Set
amidst thickly wooded hills, clothed in
deodar and pine, Dalhousie has marvellous
forest trails and picnic spots with splendid
vistas over the Chamba Valley. A touch of
the "Raj" still lingers in the little unspoilt
town.
Around
Dalhousie
Subhash
Baoli (2,085 m)
Not far from the G.P.O. Square is the spring
at Subhash Baoli with panoramic views of
the snow-capped mountains. (1.6 km)
Satdhara
(2,036 m)
Sparkling springs close to town,
rich in mica and other minerals, are noted
for their medicinal properties.
Panjpulla
Beyond Sathara is another pretty spot where
the water from a natural tank flows under
five little bridges. (2 km)
Bakrota Hills
(2,085 m)
The Bakrota Mall, a popular walking circuit
around these hills has a spectacular view
of the mountains.
Kalatope
(2,440 m)
An ideal weekend retreat with forest rest
houses and beautiful spots for picnics,
in a little wildlife sanctuary. (8.5 km)
Bara Pather
Enroute
to Kalatope is the temple of Bhulwani Matha,
in the village of Ahla. (4 km)
Dhainkund
(2,745 m)
The high peak of Dhainkund offers a bird's-eye
view of the verdant valleys of the Beas,
Chenab and Ravi rivers. (10 km)
Khajjiar
(1,851 m)
While it is possible to go by road, Khajjiar
is just a pleasant one day walk from Dalhousie.
An emerald, saucer shaped meadow at Khajjiar,
surrounded by dense deodar forests, has
a lake at its centre with a floating island,
a forest rest house, a little temple with
a golden spire and a golf course. (22 km)
Getting
There & Away
Air
The nearest airport is Kangra ( Gaggal ,
12 Km)
Rail
The
nearest narrow gauge railhead is Kangra
(18 Km). The nearest broad gauge station
Pathankot, (90 Km), is linked to major towns.
Road
Well connected by road. Some distances are
as follows: Delhi 514 Km, Chandigarh 239
Km, Kulllu 214 Km, Shimla 332 Km, Chamba
192 Km.
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