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| 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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Dalhausie : General Information |
| Altitude :- |
2,040 metres |
| Headquarter :- |
Chamba (altitude 1006 metres
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| Location :- |
In district Chamba. |
| Access by Air :- |
Nearest airport is Gaggal ( Kangra ) 135
km. and Amritsar 191 km. |
| Access by Rail :- |
The nearest broad gauge railway station
is at Pathankot 120 km. |
| Access by Road :- |
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. |
| Distance :- |
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 Dalhausie :- |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| St. Francis' Church :- This Catholic Church is
a very prominent monument on the Subhash Chowk. This Church was built
in the year 1894 from the contributions made by Army and Civil Officers
and Civilians. This Church is managed and maintained by the Cathoilic
Diocese of Jalandhar. St. Francis' Church on Prtrain hill is believed
to have been built on the lines of a certain church in England. Beautiful
glass work and intricate stone work can be seen in the Church. Service
is conducted every Sunday. |
| St. John's Church :- This Church stands on the
Gandhi Chowk approximately 2 kms. from the main bus stand of Dalhousie.
This Church was the first to be built after the town of Dalhousie
was founded. The church building stands in a good condition but its
surroundings demand much better care. Service is conducted on every
Sunday. |
| Bakrota Hills :- ( 2,085 metres ) 4.8 km ) The
fascinating and bewitching Bakrota Hills offer to the tourists the
brisk walk round the hills besides a grand view of snow-clad peaks. |
| Dainkund :- ( 2,745 metres ) 10 km.
) This is a towering and beautiful peak which offers panoramic views,
specially on a clear day, of the three main rivers - Beas, Ravi and
Chenab. |
| Kalatop :- ( 2,440 metres ) 8.5 km.
) The spot commands a beautiful and grand panoramic view of the surrounding
landscape and eye travels wide over hill and dale, field and forest,
smooth and ruggedness, till in the direction of Jammu and Kashmir,
it meets a horizon of snow peaks. |
| Khajjiar :- ( 2000 metres ) 27 km. ) A little out
of Dalhousie is a beautiful, charming retreat that makes an ideal
day excursion or even an overnight visit. Far from any major town,
this tranquil spot has a small lake in the centre, on which is a floating
island. The local people hold the lake for in legend, it is associated
with Khajjinag, the deity that is enshrined in the temple here. The
temple here has a golden dome. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| The Round :- ( 4.8 km. ) the Bakrota
Hills offer a brisk walk on 'The Round' besides a grand view of the
surrounding countryside. |
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