Attraction Point In Dalhousie:
St. Andrew's Church:
St. Andrew's Church was built in the year 1903 at
baloon by protestant Christians and commonly known
as the Church of Scotland.
St. Jonh's Church:
The church is approximately 2 km from the main bus
stand and it stands on the Gandhi chowk. Rev. John
H. Pratt came to Dalhousie in 1863 and inspired the
Christian community to build a permanent church
building at this place.
Panchpula:
Panchpula is almost 3 km. there is a very beautiful
monument erected at panchpula where several streams
meet at one point. That is Samadhi monument was
built in memory of great sardar Ajit Singh.
Khajjiar:
Khajjiar
is 27 km from Dalhousie. Khajjiar is one of the
famous retreats among the visitors. Khajjiar is
famous for the popular Khajji Naga shrine dedicated
to the serpent god from which the name is believed
to have been derived. The temple dates back to the
10th century and is interspaced with different
patterns and images on the ceiling and wooden posts.
Dainkund:
Dainkund is only 10 km. one can enjoy the beautiful
view of the hills, with the rivers Ravi, Beas and
chenab threading through the distance. A Devi Temple
is also situated on the hill.
Jandrighat Palace
This palace belongs to the Raja of Chamba. Wild
varieties of strawberries can be seen all along the
way. Also, Jandrighat palace shows the royal life of
the Raja of Chamba.
Kala Top Wildlife Sanctuary
The wildlife reserves, provides shelter to various
species of flora and fauna. Kala top is a pleasant
getaway, only 5 km from Dalhousie, with a panoramic
view and a forest rest house. Kala Top is situated
at an altitude of 8000 ft and 10 km away from G.P.O
jquare. It has a variety of wildlife such as Deer,
Bears & Leopards.
Bakrota Bakrota is famous in producing Tibetan
carpets. From the Bakrota round also you can get a
very good view of mountains. Round means a walking
circuit around the hills, very popular among the
residents. It is less than 5 km from the town
centre.
Places to Visit
It is name after the British Governor -
General of the l9th century, Lord Dalhousie.
The town's height varies between 1,525 m and
2,378m, and it is surrounded by varied
vegetation - pines, dodders, oaks and
flowering rhododendron. Dalhousie has
charming colonial architecture, including
some beautiful churches. Its location
presents panoramic views of the plains - and
like a long silverline, the river Ravi
twists and turns below Dalhousie. The
spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar
mountains are also visible from this
enchanting town.
Churches
There are four beautiful churches in
Dalhousie. These are St. Andrew's Church and
St. Patrick's Church at Balun, St. Francis'
Church at Subash Chowk and St. John's Church
at Gandhi Chowk.
Panchpula(3 km)
This is picturesque spot where a stream
feeds a series of pools. A monument has been
built here in memory of the freedman
fighter, Sardar Ajit Singh
Subhash
Baoli (1 km)
It was at this enchaining spot surrounded by
majestic trees, that Subhash Chandra Bose
spent a lot of time in 1937, contemplating
and mediating.
BaraPathar (4 km)
There is a small temple amidst a thick
forest.
Kalatop(10 km)
This wild life sanctuary is home to the 'ghoral'
and Himalayan black bear.
Excursions
Numerous trek
routes lead out of the Dalhousie - Khajjiar
- Chamba triangle and there are several
within it. Some important ones are - Chamba
to Bharmour, Chamba to Palampur (over the
Dhauladhar ranges), Chamba to Pangi and
Bharmour to Keylong via Kugti Pass.
Access
Dalhousie
could be reached by a combination of air,
rail and roadways or just by taking to the
roadway.
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