Location of Dalhousie
One of the most popular hill resorts of India, Dalhousie is a destination of spectacular scenic beauty in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It was created in 1854 as a summer retreat fro the British Government in India. Named after Lord Dalhousie this place was formed with the five mountain tops of Kathalagh, Potreyn, Terah, Bakrota and Bhangora. Extraordinary scenic beauty of the Himalayan and the Dhauladhar ranges and the valleys of Chamba and Pangi continues to keep Dalhousie a destination where thousands of tourists visit each year from different corners of the globe.
Best Time to Visit Dalhousie
Dalhousie is at an altitude of 2378 meters approximately above sea level. The maximum temperature that reaches in summer months is 30 degree centigrade. In winter the temperature comes down to about 0 degree centigrade.
How to Reach Dalhousie
How to Reach Dalhousie by Airways
The nearest airport is at a distance of 140 km at Gaggal in Kangra
How to Reach Dalhousie by Railways
The nearest railway station is at Pathankot. There are regular rail services between Pathankot with destinations like Jammu and Kashmir, Amritsar, Delhi and Jalandhar.
How to Reach Dalhousie by Roadways
The journey from Pathankot to Dalhousie and Chamba is by road. There are state run bus services as well as several private bus operators that provide comfortable services.
