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Title: TOP 9 PLACES TO VISIT IN DALHOUSIE ON YOUR NEXT VACATION


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YOU CANT AFFORD TO MISS THESE PLACES IN YOUR
VISIT TO DALHOUSIE
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  • Dalhousie is a mesmerizing hill station situated
    in the Chamba District. Located at an altitude of
    1970 meters above sea level, this destination is
    worth a visit for all those who seek peace and
    tranquillity. The town of Dalhousie has derived
    its name after the British General, Lord
    Dalhousie. He was the Governor-General of India
    and has established this place as a summer
    retreat for its officials as well as troops back
    in those times.
  • Dalhousie is a town spread across five
    high-altitude hills nestled close to the
    Dhauladhar Mountain Range in the state of
    Himachal Pradesh. This place features
    developments and buildings of the colonial era.
    Some of the major developments include St. John
    as well as St. Francis Churches, which have been
    crafted back in the 1800s during the rule of the
    British. You can also take a trekking trip to the
    Dainkund Peak, which further leans to the Pholani
    Devi Temple. Towards the northern side lies the
    Subhash Baoli, which offers a panoramic view of
    the peaceful region. The ideal time to explore
    the place is during the summers from the months
    of May to September. The various attractions of
    Dalhousie feature rich and ancient Victorian as
    well as Scottish architecture all across the
    town. The place is a wonderful combination of
    ancient temples, rich art and culture as well as
    locally crafted handicrafts, which would sweep
    you off your feet on your visit.

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  • Top 9 Places To Visit In Dalhousie
  • Khajjiar
  • Satdhara Falls
  • Panchpula
  • Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary
  • Dainkund Peak
  • Bakrota Hills
  • Subhash Baoli
  • Chamba
  • Ganji Pahari

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1. Khajjiar
  • This beautiful tourist attraction is a small town
    situated in close vicinity of Dalhousie. It is
    also popularly known as Mini Switzerland of
    India. The place owns such beauty that it has
    been one of the greatest influencers and
    inspirations for a number of kingdoms, which
    includes the Mughals as well as the Rajputs. It
    is conveniently nestled at an elevation of
    6500-feet above sea level and the picturesque
    landscapes that it boasts are bound to impress
    any tourist. The place also features the massive
    nine-hole-golf-course for which it is quite
    renowned as well. The golf course is a beauty
    sitting amidst lush greenery and mesmerizing
    views of the surroundings. Khajjiar features a
    small-sized lake, which is one of the favourite
    spots amongst tourists and locals. Even if you
    are an adventure seeker this place has bundles to
    offer. You can indulge in fun and adventure
    activities such as trekking and zorbing.
  • Distance From City Centre  1 kilometre
  • Entry Fee  No entry fee
  • Ideal Time To Explore The Place  1 Day
  • Visiting Hours  During the day time

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2. Satdhara Falls
  • Beautifully surrounded by fresh and lush green
    deodar and pine vegetation as well as snow-capped
    mountain ranges lies the Satdhara Falls featuring
    stunning views if the Chamba Valley. The term
    Satdhara is another term for seven springs,
    which means that this waterfall gets its white
    water from seven different springs. Therefore,
    the name Satdhara Falls. The waters from all the
    seven springs get united at an elevated point of
    1036 meters above sea level and finally flow down
    in unison. If you wish to get away from your busy
    life of the metropolitan and are in search of
    some peace then this is one of the ideal places
    for you to explore. While visiting Dalhousie you
    can also take a dip in the water of this
    waterfall as the water is said to contain mica,
    which is believed to have medicinal properties
    that have been successful in curing a number of
    skin diseases. The locals call it Gandak in
    their native language. The refreshing smell of
    the mud fills the surroundings, which makes it
    further alluring for the visitors.
  • Distance From City Centre  1 kilometre
  • Entry Fee  No entry fee
  • Ideal Time To Explore The Place  1 to 2 Hours
  • Visiting Hours  During the day time.

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3. Panchpula
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  • Panchpula is a tourist destination, which is a
    combination of a stunning waterfall and a
    mesmerizing picnic spot. The place is surrounded
    by lush green trees of Deodar and Pine. This is
    the same spot where five different streams
    combine together. The main stream of Panchpula is
    also the source of water to the numerous
    localities of Dalhousie. This main stream finds
    its origination in the north side of Dain Kund,
    which is also a mesmerizing sight to behold. This
    spot is quite a well-known spot amongst trekking
    enthusiasts as it features marvellous undisturbed
    natural beauty. There is a samadhi of Sardar Ajit
    Singh (Bhagat Singhs Uncle), a great
    revolutionary built close to the place as he took
    his last breath here. The ideal time to visit and
    explore this destination is during the monsoons
    when the water is in full flow and rushes down
    beautifully.
  • Distance From City Centre  1 kilometre
  • Entry Fee  No entry fee
  • Ideal Time To Explore The Place  1 to 2 Hours
  • Visiting Hours  900 AM 600 PM

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4. Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary
  • Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary is an amazing
    combination of snow-capped mountain ranges, rich
    wildlife, verdant grasslands, white water
    streams, thick deodar vegetation etc. Also
    popularly known as the Kalatop Wildlife
    Sanctuary, it is nestled in the Chamba District.
    The term Kalatop means black cap, which in turn
    refers to the lush black cover of forest on the
    sanctuarys highest hilltop. The sanctuary is
    located just a few kilometres away from the
    Chamera Reservoir and the Chamba Dam, which can
    also be visited while exploring the Kalatop
    Khajjiar Sanctuary. Spread in an expanse of 30.62
    square kilometres this wildlife sanctuary houses
    animals like Himalayan black bear, mountain cats,
    jackals, Himalayan black marten, leopards,
    langurs etc. You can also spot over one hundred
    and twenty bird species including the Himalayan
    Monal, Asian Koala, Eurasian Jay, Khalij
    Pheasant, and various others. The place also
    features a well-laid hiking and trekking trail,
    which offers an amazing experience to the
    visitors. From the rest house of the Kalatop
    Wildlife Sanctuary, one gets a stunning view of
    the Pir Panjal Range. The vegetation of the place
    majorly comprises of fir, blue pine as well as
    deodar vegetation.
  • Distance From City Centre  4 kilometres
  • Entry Fee  No entry fee. Forest reserve entry
    permit costs INR 250
  • Ideal Time To Explore The Place  2 to 3 Hours
  • Visiting Hours  700 AM 600 PM

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5. Dainkund Peak
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  • The Dainkund Peak is Dalhousies highest peak
    that watches over the amazing landscapes of the
    place, which features long stretches of pine. It
    is located around 10 kilometres from Dalhousie
    and is nestled at an elevation of 2755 meters
    above sea level. The top of the peak offers a
    panoramic view of the surroundings including the
    rivers and hills lying below. The Dainkund Peak
    is also popularly known as the Singing Hill as
    the blowing wind across the trees of the region
    creates a musical serenade. The place is also an
    ideal and popular camping spot amongst various
    camping enthusiasts. Therefore, if adventure is
    what makes you get the adrenaline rush then this
    location is one of the ideal places for you to
    camp at.
  • Distance From City Centre  5 kilometres
  • Entry Fee  No entry fee.
  • Ideal Time To Explore The Place  2 to 3 Hours
  • Visiting Hours  During the day time

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6. Bakrota Hills
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  • Bakrota Hills is another renowned place to visit
    in Dalhousie. It is also popularly referred to as
    Upper Bakrota. This name has been given to the
    place owing to the fact that it is Dalhousies
    highest area. The Bakrota Hills is beautifully
    and quite conveniently circled by a roadway,
    which further leads to Khajjiar. This roadway is
    known as the Bakrota Walk, which successfully
    connects two amazing tourist attractions of
    Dalhousie. This place features a few estates
    amidst peaceful and scenic surroundings, which
    can be quite a memorable visit for the
    peace-seeking travellers. You can take a stroll
    here and capture some amazing pictures to take
    back home. All around the beautiful hills are
    covered with deodar vegetation.
  • Distance From City Centre  1 kilometre
  • Entry Fee  No entry fee.
  • Ideal Time To Explore The Place  1 to 2 Hours
  • Visiting Hours  During the day time

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7. Subhash Baoli
  • This tourist attraction of Dalhousie has close
    connect to ancient history. It has been given its
    name after Subhash Chandra Bose, a famous fighter
    who fought bravely back during the independence
    struggle. It is a perennial spring that is known
    to possess medicinal properties. It is so
    believed that the water of this particular spring
    was successful in curing the poor health of the
    freedom fighter. Apart from the spring, the place
    is known for its beauty and travellers visit it
    to enjoy the mesmerizing views. Take in the
    stunning views of the snow dusted mountain and
    greenery. It is situated merely at a kilometres
    distance from Gandhi Chowk, a renowned lane of
    Dalhousie. You can visit the place to take a
    casual stroll or even enjoy a picnic with family
    and friends. There is a waterfall situated quite
    close to this place that further joins a glacial
    stream.
  • Distance From City Centre  5 kilometres
  • Entry Fee  No entry fee.
  • Ideal Time To Explore The Place  1 to 2 Hour
  • Visiting Hours  24 Hours

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8. Chamba
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  • Chamba is a medieval town situated at a little
    distance from the marvel of Dalhousie. It is
    beautifully nestled against an amazing backdrop
    of lush green hills and a pristine river. The
    local folklore and the mystical temples add to
    the unique charm of the place. An important
    tourist attraction in this town is the renowned
    ancient museum, Bhuri Singh Museum. Here you will
    find a number of inscriptions, paintings as well
    as much more that reveal about the ancient
    history of Chamba and its ruler.  Another must
    visit spot is the Old Palace or the Rang Mahal
    located within the district that, in turn, houses
    the Himachal Emporium, which you can visit to
    take home local gifts and mementos for your
    friends and family. There is also a store in the
    emporium, which sells a number of local
    handicrafts and specialties like chappals and
    shawls.
  • Distance From City Centre  14 kilometres
  • Entry Fee  No entry fee
  • Ideal Time To Explore The Place  1 to 2 Days
  • Visiting Hours  The Himachal Emporium can be
    visited an all the weekdays except Sundays. The
    timings are from 1000 AM to 0500 PM with an
    hours break in the afternoon time from 0100 PM
    to 0200 PM.

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9. Ganji Pahari
  • Ganji Pahari is a pleasing hill situated on
    Pathankot Road at a distance of five kilometres
    from Dalhousie. The hill features the absolute
    absence of flora owing to which it has been given
    its name Ganji Pahari, where the term Ganji
    means bald as per the local language. This hill
    is also a well-known destination for trekking as
    well as for having picnics. In spite of the hill
    boasting no vegetation at all, the landscapes of
    the surroundings are worth appreciating. In the
    winter months, the hill gets covered with snow
    and the view gets even better. You can also take
    up a guide along while heading to the Ganji
    Pahari. The guide would help you to explore the
    place via the correct route. In order to have the
    best views from the place make sure to experience
    the sunrise and the sunset while on the hill. You
    would surely capture some amazing pictures while
    on your visit.
  • Distance From City Centre  2 kilometres
  • Entry Fee  No entry fee
  • Ideal Time To Explore The Place  4 to 5 Hours
  • Visiting Hours  24 Hours

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