Dalhousie is a wonderful tourist destination situated in the Himachal Pradesh of India. An expedition to this delightful hill station is amazing and fun filled one. The spots situated close to the hill station are equally charming and deserves a trip as well. Here is a brief itinerary on how you can spend a quality time in Dalhousie.
Dalhousie is just 85 km from Pathankot. Both are equally enchanting and a trip to any of this place will pull you to the other. Buses are available from Pathankot. However, you can also check Pathankot to Dalhousie taxi route. By road, it takes around 2 hours and 31 minutes depending on the speed of the car.
After reaching the place, start your first day with a visit to Panchpula. It is the most prominent spots in the town and visitors throng here to appreciate the charming beauty of this spot. Panchpula signifies ‘five bridges’. The undulating streams and the perfect environment is the main attraction of Panchpula. While approaching to Panchpula, the Satdhara falls grab the attention. It is a beautiful waterfall that is named after the seven springs in the district. Local people trust that the water from the spring has helpful powers and can cure ailments and diseases. Returning to the town by early afternoon you can make your choose among the different eateries and have a heavenly dinner. Dawat and Kwality are few among the good restaurants here. Do taste the hot Gulab Jamun from Cafe Dalhousie.
In the evening, the St. John’s Church at Gandhi Chowk awaits you. It is a delightful Protestant church that will help you to understand the Victorian period. It is an exquisite building that has amazing historical eminence. At the end of the day, shopping at Gandhi Chowk and the Tibetan Handicrafts Centre is a great way to bid adieu to the first day in Dalhousie.
On the second day head to Khajjiar. It is just 24 km from Dalhousie. It will take you approximately two hours to reach this wonderful slope station where you can appreciate various unique attractions. Khajjiar is considered as the ‘Mini Switzerland’ of India. The prominent attractions of the spot are the Dhauladhar mountains, the great Khajjiar Lake and the Khajji Nag sanctuary. Khajjiar is situated at the base of the Dhauladhar mountains and one can get a spectacular view of the surroundings from Khajjiar. Khajjiar lake is likewise another magnificence spot in this beautiful town. It is enveloped by a saucer-shaped rich green meadow and afloat island. Khajjiar is named after the Khajji Nag sanctuary, which has incredible religious and notable landmark in the town.
By evening, you make a good stay at Dalhousie and spend the night there.
You can set toward Chamba on the third day at Dalhousie. The approximate distance between the two slope towns is 41 kilometers and it will take a maximum of 2 hours to reach the place. It is best to go by car and you can either contract a bus or take a local transport to Chamba from Dalhousie.
Chamba is a delightful hill station that is bestowed with numerous wonderful spots. There are numerous temples and excellent spots that you can explore here. A visit to Chamba and the surroundings is must when you are staying at Dalhousie.
