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Found by the British Empire in 1854 as the summer retreat, Dalhousie is one of the most beautiful hill stations of India. Today also, this spot has untouched, unspoilt beauty.
Dalhousie is located in the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas, and offers breathtaking marvelous view of the mountains and rice field. Gifted with natural beauty, it attracts many visitors each year. Dalhousie has some thing for the other for its tourists, picturesque beauty for photography, mesmerizing view for nature lover, temples, churches to explore the past and many more.
Tourists Attractions:
Dalhousie is spread over five hills Tehra, Kathlog, Bakrota, Balun and Portreyn.
Kalatope, 8 kms away from the centre of Dalhousie offers scenic views.
Satdhara:
Satdhara also known as seven springs is situated on the way to Panjpulla. It was known for its mineral water and for its medicinal purposes called Mica' or Gandhak' in local language. It's a very popular tourist place.
Panjpulla:
It is located 2 to 3 kms away from Dalhousie. Panjpulla is a popular tourist attraction. It has a natural tank and calming surroundings. Trekking starts from this point. It's a must visit place.
Bakrota Hill:
Bakrota hills provide astonishing views of snow clad peaks. It is quite close to Dalhousie.
Places around Dalhousie:
Khajjar: It is situated around 27 kms away from Dalhousie. The place has magnificent lakes, mesmerizing meadows and unfamiliar architecture, which indeed makes it enthralling.
Chamba: It's a town located in Himachal Pradesh. Chamba offers tourists the picture of o perfect dream holiday. The town is situated in the valley of river Ravi. It is the most beautiful place to rejuvenate one's self, and has amazing nature's beauty surrounding us. It has got the best places for sight seeing.
Dharamshala: It is the perfect combination of spirituality and beauty. Nupur Fort, Chamunda Devi temple, Library of Tibetan Work, Kangra Art Museum, Dal Lake, War Memorial are some of the tourist's spot of Dharamshala.
