Dalhousie Tourism, Himachal Pradesh India
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Dalhousie Fast Facts
- State: Himachal Pradesh
- District: Chamba
- Famous for/as: Hill Station
- Altitude: 1954 m
- Language: Hindi, Pahari
- Best Season: April to June and Sept. to Nov
- Weather: Summer: 23.5 -15.5 C Winter: 10.0 -1.0 C
- Clothing: Summer- Cottons, Winter- Heavy woollens
- Local Transport:
- Pincode: 176304
- STDCode: 01899
Dalhousie Info
Tourism Centres:
Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dev Corp.,
Near Bus Stand, Dalhousie,
Tel: 242136.
Email: dalhousie@hptdc.in,
The Manager, Hotel Geetanjali,
Dalhousie,
Tel: (01899) 242155
Dalhousie, India Overview
Located at an altitude of 1854.mts in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Dalhousie is one of India’s most well known holiday destinations. Named after Lord Dalhousie the British viceroy in India, this picturesque hill station, built around five hills, nestles in the outer slopes of the Dhauladhar range and attracts visitors who will be startled by its relaxed atmosphere, invigorating air, warm sunshine and quiet surroundings.
Here you will find some fine specimens of British colonial architecture. The unofficial honeymoon Mecca of India, Dalhousie is the reminiscent of an English town, with faded, elegant buildings evocative of another era. It is also becoming a haven for outdoor adventure activities, including trekking, cycling and rock climbing.
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Dalhousie, India History
Dalhousie is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, established in 1854 by the British Empire in India as a summer retreat for its troops and bureaucrats.
It is built on and around five hills. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Dalhousie is situated between 6,000 and 9,000 feet (2,700 m) above sea level. The best time to visit is in the summer, and the peak tourist season is from May to September. Scottish and Victorian architecture is prevalent in the bungalows and churches in the town.
Dalhousie is a gateway to the ancient Chamba Hill State, now Chamba District of the state of Himachal Pradesh of India. This hill region is a repository of ancient Hindu culture, art, temples, and handicrafts preserved under the longest-running single dynasty since the mid-6th century. Chamba is the hub of this culture. Bharmour, the ancient capital of this kingdom, is home to the Gaddi and Gujjar tribes and has 84 ancient temples dating from the 7th–10th century AD.