History of Dalhousie

Lord Dalhousie during many of his sojourns in these Hills chanced upon this charming spot which was later to bear his name. His admiration to this place led him to establish one of the prime Hill Resorts of India in the year 1854.

Since then this Hill Station continues to safely guard its natural environs which till date are kept to the best of their charms and beauty. Built upon Five Hills covered with a thick growth of Ban, Oak, Confirs, Pine, Firs and a large variety of trees and shrubs "nestles" this queen of Hill Stations.

"A places Anxiety to preserve the purity and essence of nature cut out a gem of a Hill Station called Dalhousie."

Romantic Charm and Majestic presence of the Himalayas have always drawn people of diverse nature, taste, culture and interest for a rich and rewarding experience. Dalhousie landscape, complete with snowy peaks, thickly wooded mountains, exotic and wide spectrum of Flora & Fauna, massive glaciers, glittering lively streams and ajure sky offer wending vistas of vision to the visitors with the best and easily accessible location invites you to be in a romantic hideaway, viewing the majestic Dhauladhar, Snow-Clad Pir Panjal Range and Lush Green Bathri Valley.

Dalhousie comprises five hills Balun, Kathlug, Patreyn, Tehra and Bakrota at Heights ranging from l525 mts(5,000 ft) to 2,738 mts (7,800 ft) make Dalhousie a dream of a place for peace and thrill seekers alike the inviograting air warm sunshine and quiet surroundings add enchantment to its open and colorful valleys level walks and treks admist the dense forest offers enchanting view of the snow covered mountains and lush green valleys and rivers below.

Many of the British visited Dalhousie regularly to rejuvenate them selves. In the 1920's, it was a favorite holiday spot, especially with the elite Punjabi community who traveled up from Lahore. What Shimla and Mussorrie were to Delhi, Dalhousie was to Lahore.

Since then this Hill Station continues to safely guard its natural environs which till date are kept to the best of their charms and beauty.

How to reach Dalhousie

By Rail:
Nearest rail head 80 Kms at Pathankot.Well connected to all major trains to North.

By Air:
Nearest Airports are Pathankot 80 km. and Jammu & Amritsar, Both are 180 Kms from Dalhousie. All the Airports are well connected with major destinations in India.

By Road: Accessible throughout the year from all important towns i.e.

• Pathankot ( 2 Hrs. )
• Jammu ( 4 Hrs. )
• Amritsar ( 4 Hrs. )
• Chandigarh ( 6Hrs. )
• Manali ( 9Hrs. )
• Shimla ( 10Hrs. )
• Delhi ( 11Hrs )

Important Distances:

• Delhi 563 km.
• Amritsar 191 km.
• Chandigarh 300 km.
• Jammu 188 km.
• Jalandhar 192 km.
• Manali 360 km.
• Pathankot 80 km.

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