Dalhousie stands at the foot of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas and is one of the major tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh. This quiet town is lying at an altitude of 2000 meters.
The British Governor-General Lord Dalhousie founded this town, which is known for its revitalizing climate, colorful valleys, and lovely, easy to reach picnic spots.
Built on and around the five hills of Balun, Kathlon, Potryn, Tehra and Bakrota with heights ranging between 1,525 meters and 2,376 meters, it is fascinating to see the Chenab, the Beas and the Ravi winding down the rose grey landscape of the valleys during clear days.
There are also splendid views of the Chamba Valley and the impressive Dhauladhar range with its remarkable snow covered peaks filling the entire horizon. Eye-catching cottages and villas hang to the deodar and pine mantled hills of Dalhousie while pink and red rhododendrons are blooming everywhere. Dalhousie hasn’t lost its touch of Raj, reflected in its colonial style buildings and houses.
All these bring back the wonders of the past amidst trees in different shades of green. A facade of Tibetan culture has added striking a touch this tranquil resort and along road-sides are huge rocks engraved in low relief and painted in the Tibetan style.
Dalhousie is nestled in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. Apart from wonderful natural sceneries, Dalhousie offers charming architecture, beautiful churches, etc. The panoramic views of the plains and a long silverline, the river Ravi is outstanding. The road maps or the tourist maps of Dalhousie offers the perfect guidelines to reach the alluring tourist destinations of Dalhousie.
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