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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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