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General Information about DALHOUSIE |
Dalhousie
Area : 14 sq. km.
Language : Hindi and Pahari.
Best Time to Visit : Mid May to Mid October.
State : Himachal Pradesh.
Location :92 Km from Dharamshala.
STD Code :01899.
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About Dalhousie
The hill station of Dalhousie in western Himachal Pradesh is full of old world charm and carries lingering echoes of the British Raj. It covers an area of about 14 sq km and is set amidst five hills Kathlog, Potreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun. This town was acquired from the Raja of Chamba by the British and was named after Lord Dalhousie, the then Viceroy of India.
The lush cover of vegetation that adorns the town comprises of towering pines, deodars, oaks, and the beautiful rhododendron plants. Dalhousie also houses many fine specimens of colonial architecture especially, its old churches. The views that the resort has to offer are alone, worth a visit - to the north, one can gaze at the majestic mountains of the Dhaula Dhar range, that culminate in the Pir Panjal mountains of Kashmir, to the south, the plains of Punjab are discernible. Far below, the beautiful river Ravi can be sighted meandering its way through the plains.
HOW TO REACH
By Air: The airport at Gaggal in Kangra is at a distance of 135 km.
By Road: Dalhousie is 485 km by road from Delhi and 52 km from Chamba.
By Rail: The closest railhead is Pathankot-80 km away. Taxis and buses are easily available from these places.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS IN AND AROUND DALHOUSIE
• Shubhash Baoli: At a distance of 1 km is Subhash Baoli, an enchanting spot surrounded by majestic trees. Subhash Chandra Bose spent a lot of time in 1937, contemplating and meditating at this place, giving it the name of Subhash Baoli.
•Panchpula: About 3 km from Dalhousie is Panchpula, a picturesque spot where a stream feeds a series of pools. A monument has been built here in memory of the freedom fighter, Sardar Ajit Singh.
•Kaltop Wildlife Century: About 10 km from Dalhousie is this wild life sanctuary, which is a home to the 'ghoral' and Himalayan black bear.
•Churches: The churches of Dalhousie are worth visiting. There are four beautiful churches in Dalhousie, which are a beauty in themselve. These are St. Andrew's Church and St. Patrick's Church at Balun, St. Francis Church at Subhash Chowk and St. John's Church at Gandhi Chowk.
•Bara Pathar: located 4km away, the prime appeal of this spot is a fascinating little temple set in the midst of a dense forest.
• Khajjiar:often called 'Mini Switzerland', is a grassy marg (meadow) located 22km from Dalhousie towards Chamba. Along its fringes, thick forests of deodar climb the slopes, the snowline rests above these woods. The area is ringed by pine trees and in the centre of the glade, is a small lake fed by streams that traverse the green carpet. The lake has a golden domed Devi temple on a floating island. There is also a 12th century temple dedicated to Khajjinag. Within the temple are life-size wooden images of the five Pandava brothers of the Mahabharata.
• Laxmi Narayan Temple: With six main temples and several smaller shrines, this temple is renowned for its finely executed classical architectural forms and exquisite sculptures. Three of the temples are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and three to Lord Shiva. The largest and the oldest temple in the group is that of Lakshmi Narayan (Vishnu).
•Chamunda Devi Temple: is a hilltop temple that gives an excellent view of Chamba with its slate-roof houses, the Ravi River and the surrounding countryside. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga.
• Rang Mahal:once an old palace having an interesting mix of colonial and saracenic architectural styles, it now houses the Himachal Emporium.
•Other Temples: there are several other temples in Chamba. Some of the important shrines are - Hari Rai, an 11th century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Champavati temple, dedicated to the daughter of Raja Sahil Varman. Bajreshwari Devi temple dedicated to a form of Goddess Durga. Sui Mata temple, dedicated to Sui, a Chamba princess who gave her life for the inhabitants of Chamba. |
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