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Introduction: Dalhousie tells the story of a man and a place, the name and the hill station. It wrong to state Dalhousie as the gift of Lord Dalhousie to Himachal Pradesh and India. The matchlessness of the hill station lies in its lush forests of pine, cedar and deodar attracts nature lovers as well as those who want seek shelter from the scorching heat of the plains in India. The hill station is also renowned for its wildlife, its tranquil ambience and the refreshing views of the far mountains draped in snow. In short it is a little town with a little colonial hangover. Location: Dalhousie hill station, India is a sleepy little place that lies along the Dauladhar Range in Himachal Pradesh. The distance between Pathankot and Dalhousie is 80 kms. The average altitude of the place varies between 5000 feet and 7800 feet from the mean sea level. The background of Dalhousie is set on the five hills and facing the Pir Panjal. It is the only part pf Himachal Pradesh that juts into the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the North. How to reach: It is better not to approach Dalhousie by air since the place does not have its own airport. The nearest airport is Chandigarh. Pathankot is the nearest railhead that is 80 kms away from Dalhousie. Trains like the Jhelum express, Jammu-Delhi express and the Himachal express are easily available for accessing Pathankot. From there it is just a two hours uphill drive to Dalhousie. Apart from that there are numerous means of public transports from Shimla and other major towns. The best route to Dalhousie is through Ambala or Patiala via Pathankot. Places of Interest: The charm of Dalhousie lies in the panoramic views and pristine sceneries. There are folds after folds of mountains that are snow capped. The jagged Pangi valley offers a good view of the ranges and it is also a trekker's paradise. Also there are certain vantage points from which one can see the Ravi, Beas, and Chenab rivers. The architecture of Dalhousie is charming with a touch of colonial fashion. There are a couple of beautiful churches that were set in the Colonial days. Other prominent attractions are the Panchpula, Subhash Baoli, Bara Pathar, and Kalatop.
Shopping: Dalhousie hill station, India has a few market places. Walking in this part of the country is like a treat. Also there are lot cafes and good restaurants here. Tiny shops are dotted along the roads that sell ethnic trinklets and other souvenirs and Tibetan handicrafts. They are all worth a bargain.
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