Dalhousie

State – Himachal Pradesh
Best To Travel – Mid May to Mid October
Main Attraction - Churches
STD Code - 01899
Climate – Winter – 0 degree C. Summer – 30 degree C

Dalhousie is a beautiful and serene hill station in the Western Himalayas. It is a getaway to the ancient culture and unspoilt beauty. It is built on and around five hills. It is true that this hill station could not be as popular as Shimla or Darjeeling but one can also not deny that this place has been the zone of private discovery for many intrepid traveller like Rabindranath Tagore and Subhash Chandra Bose. Another fetching aspect of this hill station is that many residents hold this opinion that on aclear night they can spot Lahore beyond the border.
Prime Draws of Dalhousie
Churches - There are four beautifully made churches in Dalhousie . They are : St. Andrew's Church and St. Patrick's Church at Balun, St. Francis' Church at Subash Chowk and St. John's Church located at Gandhi Chowk.

Panchpula – This is a picturesque spot where a monument has been built in the memory of a famous freedom fighter named Sardar Ajit Singh.

Subhash Baoli – This spot is a great witness of those days of contemplation and meditation that the great freedom fighter and a political leader Subhash Chandra Bose spent here.

Barapathar - This temple is located amidst the thick forest of Dalhousie.

Kalatop - This is the famous wildlife sanctuary of Dalhousie which is the home to several wild animals namely – Ghoral and Himalayan Black Bear.

Accommodation
The accommodation options are in plenty in Dalhousie. A high-end hotel. Alps Holiday Resort on the Khajjiar Road offers a quiet old fashioned retreat. Mehar Hotel, a mid range hotel is one of the oldest settlements for the visitors. Silverton Estate is a heritage, family- run property that offers old world charm. Hotel Manimahesh is one of the b budget options available here in Dalhousie.

Restaurants
There are certain restaurants available in the hill station of Dalhousie. To mention a few are:

• Glory Restaurant
• Kwality Restaurant
• Lovely Restaurant
• Preet Palace Restaurant
• Moti Mahal Restaurant

Check IN- in Dalhousie
Air: The nearest airport is at Gaggal, Kangra, 140-km from Dalhousie.
Rail: The nearest railhead is at Chakki Bank, 58 km at a two and a half hours drive.
Road: Onward journey from Pathankot to Chamba and Dalhausie is by road. Punjab and Himachal Roadways run services, as do private operators