Archive for the ‘Dalhousie Hill Station’ Category
February 2nd, 2007 | 
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It is located 92 km from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. This hill station spread over five hills at the western edge of the Dhauladhar range, east of the river Ravi. The town has a colonial touch in its buildings. The architecture of the place reflects the colonial era. The slopes are covered with pine forest. The British governor-general Lord Dalhousie established the colonial town of Dalhousie in 1854. It covers an area of 14 sq km, which is surrounded by alpine vegetation.
Main Attractions of Dalhousie
Bakrota Hills: The Bakrota hills at the altitude of 2085 meters and around 5 km from the G.P.O.Square.The Bakrota Mall a popular walking around these hills has a panoramic view of mountains.It is the perfect place for the nature lovers. They are sure to enjoy the beauty and serenity of this place.
Subhash Baoli: A view of the snowcapped mountains, 1.6-km away from the G.P.O. (check spelling) Square, the spring of Subhash Baoli is situated at an altitude of 2,085 metres (6,678 ft.).
Jandhri Ghat: Jandhri Ghat enfolds an elegant palace in the midst of tall pine trees. It is around half a kilometre away from the Subhash Baoli. Chamba’s erstwhile rulers governed from here till the advent of Lord Dalhousie. The palace houses a number of shikhar trophies. Beside the palace, Jandhri Ghat offers heavenly spots for picnicking-gushing streamlets in the midst of fragrant pine-scented breezes. Bakrota Hills and the ‘Round’ (2085m): Less than 5 km from the town centre, the Bakrota Hills frame a breathtaking view of the further snow-clad peaks. The ’round’ is a walling circuit around the hill, very popular with residents
The Catholic Church Of St. Francis: Dalhousie is another hill station with a number of old churches. The Church near the G.P.O looks untouched by time. The Catholic Church of St.Francis, built in 1894.
Dalhousie Resorts
Alps Holiday Resort ( 4 Star Equivalent Hotel )
Address: Bakrota Hills, Khajjiar Road , Dalhousie
Location: City Center
Accessibility: Airport: 0.1KM., Railway Station: 80KM., Bus Station: 4KM.
Approx. Price Range: $30 – $72 (Rs. 1500 – 3600)
Hotel Mount View ( 3 Star Equivalent Hotel )
Address: The Mall, , Dalhousie
Location: Suburban
The only hotel in Dalhousie set amidst scenic splendour in 6 acres of sprawling gardens. Hotel Mount View with the best and easily accessible location invites you to be in a romantic hideaway, viewing the majestic Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal and Bathri Valley. It provides all the comforts that you expect in a deluxe hotel.
Accessibility: Airport Domestic: 180KM., Airport International: 560KM., Railway Station: 80KM., Bus Stand : 0.2KM.,
Approx. Price Range: $50 – $75 (Rs. 2500 – 3750)
Climate – Dalhousie
Dalhousie ranges between 1,525m and 2,378m high from sea level. The maximum temperature of Dalhousie in summers is 30*C and the winter temperature comes down to almost O*C. Heavy woollens are required in winter and light woollens or tropicals in summer.
The best time to visit Dalhousie is Mid May To Mid Octobar
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