Places to see in Dalhousie

  • Dainkund Walk – A gentle, sloping walk near an Air Force base in Dalhousie, leading to a Hindu temple.
  • Alah Water Tank – The main water tank in the area, holding 100,000 gallons.
  • Upper Bakrota – The highest area in Dalhousie, it has a number of estates, a residential school, and an Army barracks at the top. The area is circled by a road called Bakrota Walk, on the way to Khajjiar which ends at Alah Water Tank. It was the preferred destination of the landed gentry of Punjab during the Raj, now populated by similar residents from the new India. Some of the houses are worth seeing, but are mostly on private gated estates.
  • Khajjiar – A stunning valley with a spring in the middle, while being quite beautiful, it gets littered with trash in the peak season of July when a massive number of tourists come. Known as the ‘Switzerland of India’ for the meadowy look.
  • Kala Tope Rest House – It’s on the way to Khajjiar at the toll barrier for Kala Tope, a road to the left of the barrier leads to the government rest house, a nice quiet spot and a great place for a picnic. The 3-km route through dense pine forests from Lakkadmandi to Kala Tope is simply exhilarating. No cars are allowed on this 3-km route.
  • Ganji Pahadi Walk – It is called Ganji Pahadi (ganji means bald, pahadi means hill) because there are no trees on the summit of the hill and it looks like it’s got a bald patch at the top. You can ask a local how to get there. It is a long walk of at least an hour, but quite pleasant.
  • Subhash Chowk – This is the spot (chowk means intersection) where the road from the bus stand makes a cross road between two roads to G.P.O. and the one coming in from the bus stand. It is also a fairly active market, second to G.P.O.
  • Church – It is right next to the post office and police post in G.P.O.
  • Bharmour- Located at a distance of 102 km from dalhousie, this is one of the most beautiful hill stations of himachal pradesh.
  • Chamba – It is a major district town a little distance away from Dalhousie and is the seat of the former princely State of Chamba. It has a number of attractions including a major museum, restaurants, etc.

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Khajjiar

Khajjiar is a place located at a distance of 23 km from Dalhousie in district Chamba of Himachal Pradesh. The town is known for its many meadows Khajjiar dalhousie Himachal Pradeshand ethereal beauty. It is a very popular tourist destination and hotspot, as it is nestled amidst green surroundings. It is located at an altitude of around 1920 mtrs (6400 feet)  above sea level. This picturesque town is also often labelled as the ‘Switzerland of India’. The town of Khajjiar has a rich heritage, and many kingdoms have influenced its culture through the years, including the Mughal and Rajput kingdoms.

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