Dalhousie Standing at the foot of the spectacular Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas, is the popular hill station of Dalhousie, that covers an area of around 14 sq.km, and is sprawled over five hills Kathlog, Portreyn, Moti Tibba (formerly known as Tehra), Bakrota and Balun. A resort that still exudes an old worldly charm, Dalhousie has retained much of the British Raj style.
It has been named after the famous British Governor - General, Lord Dalhousie. The lush cover of vegetation that adorns the town comprises of towering pines, deodars, oaks, and the beautiful rhododendron plants. Dalhousie also houses many fine specimens of colonial architecture especially, its old churches.
ATTRACTIONS IN & AROUND
CHURCHES
The St. Andrew’s Church, St. Patrick’s Church at Balun, St. Francis Church at Subhash Chowk, and St. John’s Church at Gandhi Chowk, are some of the beautiful churches that Dalhousie houses.
PANCHPULA
(3 km) - An idyllic area where a charming stream feeds several pools, Panchpula (Five Bridges) is the site, where a monument dedicated to the great freedom fighter, Bhagat Singh’s uncle, Sardar Ajit Singh, has been built.
SUBHASH BAOLI
This captivating spot, surrounded by soaring trees, served as the great Subhash Chandra Bose’s retreat.
BARA PATHAR
(4 km) - The prime appeal of this spot is a fascinating little temple set in the midst of a dense forest.
KALATOPE
(10 km) - A wildlife sanctuary, Kalatope, houses many species of animals, which include the ghoral, barking deer, and the Himalayan black bear, and a large avianfauna population. There is also a Forest Resthouse, for those who wish to spend the night in the sanctuary.