Dalhousie Hill Resorts

Holiday in the hill resort of Dalhousie, India, with Incredible India Holiday and have a memorable vacation in this hill resort.

Dalhousie was named after Lord Dalhousie, the British Governor General of India, when the hill resort was developed in 1854. On your Incredible India holiday in Dalhousie you will find that this beautiful hill resort still has a delightful laid back atmosphere and many colonial bungalows, which bring back to mind British times.

Dalhousie is situated at a distance of 90 km from the town of Pathankot. The five hills on which Dalhousie is built, are covered with thick forests of Himalayan greenery including Oak and Deodhar trees. Holiday trekkers can enjoy exploring the nature trails in the forests and seeing the views of the Dhauladhar Range and the Chamba Valley.

The heritage buildings and colonial mansions in Dalhousie are a picturesque and charming sight and will take you back to the days of the British Raj. There is also a Tibetan community in Dalhousie. Their places of worship and eateries are added attractions in Dalhousie. You can see large rocks that have been cut and painted with traditional Tibetan motifs in and around Dalhousie on your Incredible India Holiday in this scenic hill resort.

Holiday Attractions in Dalhousie:

Subhash Baoli: Located a short distance from the GPO Square in Dalhousie, this spring has sparkling fresh water and its site is a scenic viewpoint from where you can see the mountains.

Satdhara: This tourist attraction consists of seven springs that believed to have curative properties.

Panjpulla: A series of five bridges under which a stream of water flows makes a scenic tourist attraction and holiday spot.

Kalatope: The natural charm and beautiful views of the green hills and the nearby Kalatope Sanctuary make a holiday in Kalatope a pleasant experience.

Bara Pather: You can see this stone structure in Ahla Village at the Bhulwani Mata temple enroute to Kalatope. The annual fair held in July is a popular holiday attraction.

Dainkund: A high mountain near Dalhousie, Dainkund offers incredible views of the countryside around Dalhousie including the sight of the rivers Ravi, Beas and Chenab, amidst the surrounding hills.

Chamba: Located at a distance of 56 km from Dalhousie, Chamba was founded by Raja Sahil Varma in 920 AD, and named after Champavati his beloved daughter. This secluded valley is known for the Pahari School of architecture and art seen in its beautiful temples. There are six stone temples with idols of the Gods Shiva and Vishnu. The most exquisite of these temples and the oldest is the Lakshminarayan Temple.

Enjoy seeing the attractions of Dalhousie on your Incredible India Holiday in this beautiful hill resort.