Dalhousie
The lovely town of Dalhousie is the brainchild of Lord Dalhousie, one of the British Governor General posted in India during the colonial rule. Simply enchanting, the hill station of Dalhousie covers total area of five low level hills belonging to the Dhauladhar range. Situated on the western fringes of the range and opposite the River Ravi, this quaint little town came into being in the year 1854. With time development has surely taken place but the old charm is still retained in the form of colonial architecture. Modern hotels and stalls have thronged the place but the real beauty remains intact in the pine fringed slopes, valleys covered with flowers, alpine vegetations and snow topped peaks.The Mall is the prime centre of attraction of this hill station. Moh Tibba or the Tehra Hill is the second in importance. To the north lies a popular walking trail called the Thandi Sarak, which offers you awesome views of the Pangi Hills and the valleys. Another walking trail is on the western side of the town near Subash Chowk or Charring Cross. Winding around the Potrein Hill, tourists can see the famous Sacred Heart Convent School being located here. To catch the action or grab a bite, head towards the Gandhi Chowk or GPO. If you are shopping for souvenirs, then the Tibetan Market located near the GPO is a good place.
However the real picture of Dalhousie emerges when you pay a visit to Sadar Bazar near the Patreni Chakkar. Primarily a residential area, tourists will find the houses with sloping roofs, the layered streets, the local Temple, Masjid, Gurudwara all creating a picture of harmony, peace and happiness. An old charm still lingers in the lanes and streets.
An exotic Himachal hill station, Dalhousie is also hailed as the gateway to the beautiful Chamba Valley.