10 Best Places to visit in Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a hill station in the Himachal Pradesh state of northern India, located in the Chamba district.

Some places you must visit if you are visiting Dalhousie are –

Khajjiar

Khajjiar, often known as the ‘mini-Switzerland of India,’ is a small town near Dalhousie noted for its green meadows, deodar trees, and cottages. There is a tiny lake in the midst of the meadow where you may relax and enjoy the landscape or participate in adventure sports like paragliding, zorbing, and horseback riding. During the winter, however, the road to Khajjiar may be blocked due to severe snowfall.

Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary

The Kalatop Animals Sanctuary is made up of thick deodar foliage, a wealth of wildlife, snowcapped mountains, carpets of green meadows, and easy-on-the-eye streams of fresh water. It is also known as the Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary and is located in Himachal Pradesh’s scenic mountainous Chamba region. The term Kalatop means ‘black cap,’ referring to the dense, black forest cover on the sanctuary’s highest peak.

Chamera Lake

The Chamba Lake is a man-made reservoir for the Chamba Dam, located near Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba District. It’s a popular picnic site as well as a sailing spot. On a speed boat or a rowboat, one may explore the lake and participate in sports such as kayaking and canoeing.

Rock Garden

Dalhousie’s Rock Garden is a lovely garden and a favorite picnic place. Apart from resting and refreshing at the park, you may also participate in one of the many adventure activities offered in the region, such as zip-lining.

Indo – Tibetan Market

The Tibetan market in Moti Tiba is one of Dalhousie’s greatest locations to buy, selling traditional Kashmiri shawls, needlework, purses, carpets, and a variety of handicrafts. Gandhi Chowk is home to the lively Indo Tibetan market, as well as various handloom and handicraft businesses, providing for an excellent shopping experience.

Chamba

Chamba is a Himalayan town in the Himachal Pradesh district of Chamba. Chamba is known for its breathtaking views of the Pir Panjal, Zanskar, and Dhauladhar mountains, as well as historic temples, caves, and edifices that speak well of Indian history.

This location should not be confused with the Uttarakhand town of Chamba.

Mall Road

Gandhi Chowk, often known as GPO, is Dalhousie’s busiest and most lively street. Dalhousie, unlike other hill stations, lacks a mall road, thus Gandhi Chowk serves as Dalhousie’s Mall Road. Dalhousie has numerous local bazaars and commercial hubs, including Gandhi Chowk. Simple local trinkets, woolen clothing, and daily gems may be found in the shops. GPO is also home to all of the main buildings and hotels. 

Cafe Dalhousie

Cafe Dalhousie is one of Dalhousie’s most renowned cafes, noted for its amazing food and ideal ambience. The cafe, which serves international food, also has magnificent views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Snacks including grilled sandwiches, pizza, and shakes are among the cafe’s most popular items.

Chamunda Devi Temple

The temple, which is devoted to Goddess Kali, is a significant religious site in the town. Goddess Ambika is supposed to have slain the demons, Munda and Chanda, at this temple. The Goddess’s divinity is kept covered in crimson fabric, holy and untouchable by the public. The region also has some stunning scenery and vistas.

Jot

On the Pathankot-Nurpur-Chowari-Chamba section, Jot is one of the highest altitude tourist spots in Chamba. It is closed to cars during the winter months since it is covered with heavy snow. In the summer, the road reopens, but because it is a less commercialized area, it is not overwhelmed with people. It’s a prehistoric stretch, ideal for people who enjoy exploring the unknown. Trekking and hiking are popular in Jot.