Dalhousie   Dharamsala   Manali   Shimla

Dalhousie is a gateway to Chamba, the vale of milk and honey, sparkling and impetuous streams. The north western Himalayas, comprising Himachal Pradesh and the Kangra district of the Punjab, are a kiker's paradise, surrounded, as he is, by lovely valleys and towering mounting in their wildest and most magnificent aspects, From the beautiful valley of Kangra, one rises to steeply rising mountain, where the great rock wall of Daular Dhar towers above the towns in the foot hills. In the rough country-side, as contrasted with luxuriant Kullu and Kangra valleys, a narrow winding road,

an off shoot of the main road to Pathankot, leads to the lovely scenic hill resort of Dalhousie, where the Daula Dhar Range just begins to dip into the river Ravi. Built around and upon five little hills, covered with a thick growth of ban oak, conifers and a large variety of trees and shrubs, in nestles amidst stately oaks and pines. Skirting these hills are a number of good roads of which the Upper Bakrota Mall is the finest. Nearly 5 km in length, the road commands a double-barrelled panorama of the plains to the south and the snow capped mountains to the north. Comprising of five districts, Balun, Kathioang, Portreyn, Tehra and Bakrota, at heights ranging from 1,525 metres (5,000ft) and 2,738 metres (7,800 ft) Dalhousie's natural beauty, invigorating air, warm sunshine and quiet surrounding add, enchantment to its open and colourful valleys, level walks and treks amidst the dense forests. On a clear day, once can see the rivers - Chenab, Beas and Ravi, meandering down the rose grey vista of the valley hills while the snow capped ranges of Dhaula Dhar rise to awe-inspiring height of 5,490 metres (18-20,000 ft) to 6,405 metres (21,000 ft). Sightseeing Dalhousie offers various sightseeing options including Kynance, the private residential building of Dharamvirs. Subhash Baoli, is a charming natural spot. St. Andrew Church commonly known as the Church of Scotland was built in the year 1903 at Baloon by Protestant Christians. St. Patricks Church is the largest church in Dalhousie having a seating capacity of 300 persons in its main hall. St. Francis Church was built in the year 1894 from the contributions made by Army and Civil Officers and Civilians. Shivkul is an Ashram of Vimala Thakur, a re-knowned religious philosopher lady from Gujarat. Dakshina Murti is a yoga institution created by Dr. R. P. Kaushik of Sonepat/Delhi during mid seventies Excursions Dalhousie offers various excursions including Kalatop - Walking along the secluded and forested road through upper Nakorota hills, one reaches Lakkarmandi. Khajiar is often reffered to as Gulmarg of Himachal Pradesh. The lush green meadows are surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests. Mani Mahesh - In the month of August/September the famous JATRA of Mani-Mahesh commences from Laxmi-Narayana Temple in Chamba. Banikhet - this small place has gained importance with the setting-up of residential colony of Chamera Hydro-electric Project. KHAJJIAR