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Dalhousie is a quiet town, with a sense of enchantment. This hill station spreads over five low-level hills at the western edge of the Dhauladhar range, just east of the Ravi river. The picturesque town is interspersed with the colonial-era buildings, low roofed stalls and hotels. The pine-covered slopes around it are intersected with paths and treks, which are ideal for short undemanding walks.

The gateway to the Chamba Valley, this colonial town was established in 1854 by the British Governor-General Lord Dalhousie, covering an area of 14 sq.km and surrounded by alpine vegetation. Dalhousie has charming architecture and panoramic views of both plains and the white capped views of the mountainous ranges.

St. Francis Church:

Subhash Chowk is adorned by the Church surrounded by tall Pine-trees. It was built in the year 1894.

Subhash Baoli : 1km (2,085 m)

On Jandri-ghat road is a charming natural water source called Subhash Baoli - named after Subhash Chandra Bose, who visited Dalhousie for convescing during 1937. He is believed to have spent much time meditating by side of this spring and meeting his party workers associated with the freedom movement of India.

Satdhara : 1 km (2,036 m)

Seven springs gurgling with refreshing water close to the town are noted for their medicinal properties being rich in mica and other minerals.

Dain-kund : 11 km (2,745 m)

The towering peak of Dain-kund offers a bird's – eye view of the verdant valleys of the Beas, Chenab and Ravi Rivers.

Panchpulla : 2.5 km

Beyond Satdhara there is another pretty spot where water from gurgling stream from amidst wood from the Dain-kund side flows under five little bridges. Sardar Ajit Singh, a freedom fighter and uncle of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, died in Dalhousie on August 15, 1947. His memorial can be seen at Panchpulla.

Chamera Lake :

The lake is an ideal place for water sports and angling. Picturesque lake is a nice spot for picnic.

Bakrota Hills : (2,085 m)

The Bakrota Mall, a Popular walking circuit around these hills has splendid view of the mountains.

Bara Pathar :

Enroute to Kalatope is the temple of Bhulwani Mata in the village of Ahla. The Temple is set admist thick and fragrant forest.

Kalatop:

5-kms from Dalhousie, Kalatope is a pleasant getaway, with a panoramic view, an enchanting palace, and a forest rest house. Kalatope is situated 10-kms away from G.P.O. Square at an altitude of 8,000-ft. Walking along the secluded and forested road through upper Bakorota hills, one reaches Lakkar-mandi. The houses of Dogri families, Lakkar-mandi is nestled between 8,600 feet high Dain-Kund peak on its right and Kalatope on the left. The little Kalatop Sanctuary has a variety of wildlife such as Deer, Bears and Leopards.

Khajjiar:

Just 27-km from Dhouladar the beautiful little plain of Khajjiar is one of the favourite retreats for visitors. The saucer-shaped meadow, ringed by pines, has a lake set in the middle, complete with a floating bland. A little golden-spired temple of Khajji-nag belonging to the 12th century and a picturesque golf course complete this pretty picture. A picturesque spot with an emerald, saucer shaped meadow set amidst a dense deodar forest, it has a lake as its centre with a floating island, a forest rest house, a little temple with a golden spire and a golf course.