Dalhousie
 Located in the outer slopes of hill Dhauladhar range is another important hill resort in the district Chamba A number of picturesque walks run through the oak, pine and deodar forests around the town and offer excellent views of the Chenab, the Ravi and the Beas valleys. It is thicky wooded with stately pines and oaks and has lovely picnic spot all around. Dalhousie is the gateway to Chamba. Originally conceived as a sanitorium by its founder Lord Dalhousie, it is today one of the most quiet hill stations. Extending over an area of 13 sq. km., Dalhousie comprises five distinct hills, Balun, Kathlog, Petreyn, Tehra and Bakrota with heights ranging between 1,525 and 2,378 metres. It is known for its Church buildings and other landmarks erected by the British. The town has old Churches like St. John's Church ( made in 1903 A.D. ), and St.Patrick's Church ( 1909 A.D. )
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Dalhousie Packages |
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3 Night 4
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Standard |
RS-6999 |
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Deluxe |
RS-8999 |
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Swite |
RS-12999 |
- Welcome
Drink on Arrival
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Accommodation on Twin Sharing
- Fruit
Baskets and Cookie Platter on arrival
- Breakfast
and Choice of Lunch or Dinner
- Local right
seeing
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Dalhousie : General Information
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Altitude : |
2,040 metres |
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Headquarter : |
Chamba (altitude 1006
metres ) |
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Location : |
In district Chamba. |
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Access by Road :
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Almost each and every part of the state is linked by roads. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation is running its buses covering the whole state. There is huge network of HRTC to cater the needs of the people. |
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Distance :
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Amritsar 191 km.,
Chamba 56 km., Chandigarh 300 km., Delhi 563 km.,
Jammu 188 km., Jalandhar 192 km., Manali 360 km. and
Pathankot 80 km. |
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:: Famous Places around Dalhousie : |
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St. Andrew's Church :- St. Andrew's Church commonly known as the Church of Scotland was built in the year 1903 at Baloon by Protestant Christians. The Church is approximately one and half kms. from Dalhousie's bus stand. The Church building is in good condition, recently a brick boundary wall has been erected around it to save the building from mischief mongers. |
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St. Patrick's Church :- This Church is situated in Baloon, Dalhousie Cantt., on Military Hospital road approximately 2 kms. from main bus stand. St. Patrick's Church is the largest church in Dalhousie having a seating capacity of 300 persons in its main hall. The Church was built in the year 1909 and the dressed-stone building is still in good condition. This Church was built exclusively from contribution made by officers and ranks of the British Army. At present the Church is managed and maintained by the Catholic Diocese of Jalandhar. |
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Panchphulla
:- Sardar Ajit Singh, a great freedom fighter,breathed his last on the day India gained independence, 15th August, 1947. His 'Samadhi' is located at Dalhousie's Panjphulla, a picturesque spot with a natural tank and water flowing under small bridges from which the place takes its name. Sardar Ajit Singh was the uncle of martyr Bhagat Singh. At Panjphulla, there is a 'Samarak' in the memory of Sardar Ajit Singh. On the way to Panchpula is Satdhara springs gurgling with refreshing water, believed to contain some medicinal properties. Panchpula stream is the main source of water supply to Dalhousie and Bahloon. The stream springs from the north side of DayanKund and runs down a picturesque ravine to the waterworks of Panchpula. |
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:: Jandri Ghat :- ( 2 km. ) place of the rulers of erstwhile Chamba State, is located and surrounded by tall pine trees, is a place worth
visiting. |
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::Subhash
Baoli :- ( 1.6 km. ) A lovely spot for picnic, commanding a good view of snow covered hills. This has been named after the indomitable man of Indian politics, before the independence days, Shri Subhash Chandra Bose. It is said that he used to drink water from this place during his stay in Dalhousie. |
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