Dalhousie
Dalhousie is not surprising that the heat-fearing British built 80 hill stations within a span of just 30 years. Named after the Marquess of Dalhousie, a British Governor General, this resort came up as the solution to the man’s search of leisure holiday. Thanks to the whim of Brits like him, our delightful hill stations got a head start right away.
The Scenic Beauty
Dalhousie stands at the foot of one of the main spurs of the Dhauladhars. The views are spectacular to the north; range upon range of hills culminating in the snow of the Pir Panjal mountains of Kashmir and to the south the plains of Punjab. Far below runs the valley of the Ravi, while the Beas and Chenab can be seen snaking across the plains.
Khajjiar
Khajjiar is the most scenic picnic spot near Dalhousie. It is located twenty-two kilometers from Dalhousie, at an altitude of 1920 meters (6400 ft). This saucer-like, green meadow, with a small glacial lake in the center, and surrounded by a dense forest of deodar trees and mountains is definitely worth a visit.
Kalatop
Kalatop, at an altitude of 2,440 m, is a prime attraction of Chamba District. Blessed with lush landscapes, deodar forest and dales, it is often referred to as tourists’ paradise. The snow peaks enhance the beauty of the place.
Kalatop is famous for the sanctuary, where rare and endangered species of animals are the inhabitants. Numerous trek paths adjoining the place. The temperature varies from 10 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius.
Subhash Baoli
A short drive down the side of the hills in Dalhousie is Subhash Baoli. This tiny, pretty little lake against a backdrop of snow covered mountains and Pine Trees is where Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the freedom fighter spent many hours in meditation in 1937.
