Dalhousie : A cool place

Hi friends, Today I am going to tell you about another good hill station of Himachal Pradesh: Dalhousie. It is a little hill station that still retains much of it’s charm. The man and the place; a name and a hill station. Dalhousie, the gift of Lord Dalhousie to Himachal Pradesh. Its lush forests of pine, cedar and deodar attract nature-lovers, along with the usual throng of tourists seeking shelter from the sweltering heat of the plains. Dalhousie is an enchanting little town with a colonial hangover. Set on five hills and facing the Pir Panjal range, one can view the Ravi, Beas and Chenab rivers from certain vantage points. Fold after fold of mountains, snow-capped and pristine, can be viewed from the jagged Pangi Valley, which is a trekker’s paradise. If your heart beats for Kashmir, head here, for this is the only part of Himachal Pradesh that juts into Kashmir.

Lets discuss about some places of interest in this lovely hill station:-

Bhuri Singh Museum: Bhuri Singh Museum is a hidden gem in Chamba and a must see for any serious visitor to Dalhousie and Chamba. The museum is a storehouse of the original Pahari art and sculpture.


Churches and Christianity: St. Francis Church, Dalhousie - 1894. This Catholic church is located on a hilltop at Subash Chowk (aka Charing Cross). The money for the church was raised by army and civil officers. It has beautiful glasswork and intricate stonework. The architectural design is Scottish.


Laxmi Narayan Temple: This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and was built more than 150 years ago. The temple enshrines a beautiful image of Lord Vishnu. The temple is frequented by local devotees. The temple is located in Sadar Bazar approximately 200 mtrs. from Subhash Chowk. Kalatope (10 km from Dalhousie):- A wildlife sanctuary, Kalatope, is inhabited by many species of animals, which include the ghoral, barking deer, and the Himalayan black bear, and a large avianfauna population. There is also a Forest Resthouse, for those who wish to spend the night in the sanctuary.

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