Trip To Dalhousie
Trip To Dalhousie
Dalhousie is a hill station in Chamba district, in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Dalhousie is a quiet hill station with little night life, best suited
for people who want to de-stress, who like the quiet, serene atmosphere,
and for honeymooners; ideal for long walks, picnics and treks. It is
not recommended for people who want discos, malls and multiplexes. While
there is plenty to do, see and experience, Dalhousie exudes an
old-world charm and it seems like it hasn't quite caught up with the
rest of the world yet.
Climate in Dalhousie
It is usually warm in the morning and afternoon in June–July, gets cold
early in the evening, and is quite cold at night: pack woolens and
jackets; T-shirts can be worn in the daytime while the sun is out. The
weather gets quite cold when it rains.
The greatest activity in Dalhousie is on and around the three level
Malls which were laid in the early 1860s for promenades, carriages,
horses, dandies, etc. these roads and the steeper by-lanes which connect
them to the bus-stand are still the arteries of the town. The roads are
too narrow to handle present day vehicles such as SUVs and sedans.
Hence, one has to be careful while driving up the steep roads as the
traffic can jam up any minute.
The main mode of transport is a car or motorcycle; it can get very cold
in the evening so a car is recommended. Pony rides are available in
G.P.O. and Khajjiar, but this is mostly a recreational activity rather
than a functional one. The ponies are called khachhars (mules),
crosses between horses and donkeys: don't expect thoroughbred horses!
Walking around Dalhousie is a good option, but to see Khajjiar and
Chamba you will have to use some kind of transport.
Attractions in Dalhousie
Khajjiar
Dainkund Walk
Ganji Pahadi Walk
Upper Bakrota
Ganji Pahadi Walk
When to visit??
The best time to visit is in the summer, and the peak tourist season is
from May to September. Scottish and Victorian architecture is 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.
How to reach Dalhousie
The nearest railhead to reach Dalhousie is Pathankot. 80 km from the
hill town the railway station is well-connected to various cities in
India, like Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar. Dalhousie is well-connected by road also. Overnight luxury buses are also available from Delhi.
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