Dalhousie: A Scenic Destination
Dalhousie is another scenic cool hideaway of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and pine-covered valleys. Spread across five hills in Himachal Pradesh, this destination offers breathtaking views of the picturesque Dhauladhar ranges. It's renowned for its meadows, thick forests, and waterfalls. Established in 1854, the valley is named after Lord Dalhousie and was a favourite summer getaway for the British during colonial times. Dalhousie has an old-world charm with its captivating natural scenery and misty mountains.The churches like St. Patrick's Church, St. John's Church, and St. Francis Church reflect Scottish and Victorian-era architecture. Dalhousie is also famous for Himachali shawls, Tibetan handicrafts, Chamba handkerchiefs, and more, which can be purchased from The Mall Road.
Let’s Plan Your Way!
Since Dalhousie is well connected to other regions of the nation via a vast network of airlines, buses, and trains, getting there is quite simple. The closest airport to Dalhousie is Gaggal Airport, also known as Kangra Airport, which is located about 130 kilometres away. Train passengers can purchase tickets up till the 85 km away Pathankot railway station.
The nearest airport to Dalhousie is Gaggal Airport, approximately 130 km away. travellers can find frequent flights from Delhi and Chandigarh to Gaggal at airlines such as Air India Regional, Jagson Airlines, and SpiceJet. Upon arrival, travellers can hire a private taxi or cab, or opt for a bus to reach Dalhousie from the airport.
You will reach the destination in 3.5 hours. If you find this journey long, don’t worry, the scenic surroundings will not let you get bored even for a moment.
Located approximately 80 km away, Pathankot railway station serves as the nearest railhead to Dalhousie. It offers direct connectivity with major cities such as Delhi, Jammu, Bhatinda, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Jodhpur through superfast, express, and mail trains. Travellers can choose to hire a private taxi or opt for a shared cab from outside the railway station for the 3-hour journey to reach Dalhousie.
This 3-hour journey will be part of your memorable tour to Dalhousie as the route will pass through picturesque hill stations and serene rivers. Catching a glimpse of such mesmerizing beauty removes all the fatigue and freshens up the mind.
The roads to Dalhousie, although lengthy, offer a worthwhile journey. Various private and state buses from Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HPTC) and Haryana Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) operate from nearby cities. From New Delhi, the journey to Dalhousie takes approximately 11 hours via NH 1, covering a distance of about 565 km. Additionally, Dalhousie is well connected to other significant places in the region such as Chamba (45 km), Amritsar (200 km), and Shimla (365 km).
So it turns out that even if you decide to follow the road, you will hit the destination without any hassle.
Whichever mode of travel you pick to reach Dalhousie, the journey will be full of adventures. And when you hit your long-awaited destination, there will be a big smile on your face.
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