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Dalhousie – Your Ticket To Bliss

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Dalhousie in India – Explore the Switzerland of India

ONLY IF HEAVEN HAD A NAME: VISITING DALHOUSIE THE MINI SWITZERLAND OF INDIAN HIMALAYAN VALLEY

Dalhousie town is the maiden of gaiety and the pastor of solemnity amidst the mighty mountains in Himachal. It sits nuzzled in the Chamba district, behind curtains of the unfiltered sun and cedar trees. Whenever traveling to Himachal Pradesh for rest and recuperation, a vacation without a trip to the cozy town of Dalhousie renders it incomplete. From treks, spooky haunting and mind-boggling views, India’s mini Switzerland awaits your visit to unfold its treasures.

So, welcome to the reader’s paradise and your personal journal to the mini Switzerland of Indian Himalayan Valley.

TOP HIGHLIGHTS – ON A TRIP TO HIMACHAL’S CLOUD NINE

  1. DETOXIFICATION MODE ON! PEPPING UP WHILE REJUVENATING
    Confer on the air marinated with the scent of fresh pine and Cedar trees. Adore the luminosity of flower-patches and orchards accentuating the grasslands. The positivity of the mini Switzerland of Himalayan valley will take you on a voyage to tranquility.
    So, pop open your fervor bottles to explore and enjoy!
  2. BUILDINGS WITH BACK-STORIES: TALES OF THE TOWN
    If age-old architecture astonishes you then, walking past the British and Scottish influenced architecture in Dalhousie will just serve your purpose of exploring. Let your inner culture vulture roam around the melange of different customs spotting a place for itself among the confined topography of this place.
    So, turn on your theist mode during your visit to learn some insights.
  3. THE WINSOME TRAIL OF KHAJJIAR
    Dalhousie sites for a trip to the promising grounds of Khajjiar. It bestows its visitants with its unrivaled assets which happen to be a trek along the boulevards of mellowness accompanied by snow-capped peaks.
    Don’t forget to take some time out at the Khajjiar lake enjoying the flora and fauna at the Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary.
  4. EVERY FRAME’S A TREASURE: SHUTTERBUG ALERT!
    If you’re a clickaholic then, my friend you have landed on one of the most pristine photo-paradise in Himachal. We suggest you clean up your camera lenses before you leave your hotel room. You ask why? Let us tell you that there is always a perfect frame waiting for you in this exquisite town. Get captivated as you capture the charming picturesque!
  5. EMBRACE VIVIDNESS OF THE FOODIE PALLET AT DALHOUSIE
    Have palette for a varied cuisine? Wonderful, the gastronome in you will be more than happy to much upon the diverse delicacies that Dalhousie has to offer. English breakfasts are a staple at the eateries and bed ‘n’ breakfasts, but to pamper your taste buds you will have to try exotic North Indian, Chinese, Continental, Tibetan and Himachali cuisines.
    Gourmet or no gourmet a real foodie knows if it’s food and if it’s good.

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Places to Visit in Dalhousie

CORDIAL BLISS OF THE GREENS AND THE BLUES

DAINKUND BECKONS

DAINKUND BECKONS

360-degrees worth of scenic vistas welcomes you to Dainkund. Feast your eyes on nature’s careless beauty. Sitting nearly a kilometer above Dalhousie, Dainkund is a key attraction to faraway patrons! Dainkund’s wild forests, with the winds whistling through them feel like pages pulled out of an Oscar Wilde novel. You cannot afford to miss the wave of placidity at the Pholani Devi temple. The Air Force Base hidden behind canopies and the Dhauladhar Ranges in the distance are also some sites that you’ll cherish

PICTURESQUE ‘PANCH PULA’

PICTURESQUE ‘PANCH PULA’

The ‘Panch Pula’ translated into English as the ‘Five Bridges’ is a marvel of urban civil planning flourishing next to gushing, blue streams.  Crystal white waters piercing the sandy rock and green hues embracing the much famous ‘Satdhara’ waterfalls is certainly a sight to behold.  Panch Pula’s paddle boating centers give you a chance to converse with the icy, cold water of the streams.
Alternatively, the history buff in you will enjoy visiting the memorial honoring freedom-fighter Ajith Singh, close to the streams.

KHAJJIAR AWAITS

KHAJJIAR AWAITS

A mini safari festooned by the sight of snow-layered mountains on all sides sounds like a perfect outing. Enjoy the company of proliferating flora and fauna sounds will certainly please the nature lover in you. Don’t miss out to take a ride down through the hamlets that will take you closer to the Khajjiar Lake.

BAKROTA BOUND

BAKROTA BOUND

Bakrota foments Dalhousie tourism like no other part of the district. You can greet the Himalayas from here! TheBakrota Mall Road twists around the Hill like a majestic serpent. If you are visiting Bakrota in winter; you may feel like you are in the pages of a fantasy read!
When you walk the streets of Bakrota, the urban planning of the settlement on the hill steps captures your imagination. Bakrota looks enchanting in the dark, wintery evenings as the houses light up the hill in a symmetric grid-like fashion.

TAKING ARTISTIC TURNS TO CHAMBA

TAKING ARTISTIC TURNS TO CHAMBA

When you say indigenous crafts and artistry in Himachal, you somehow are referring to the newly added district Chamba. Chamba should be your go-to place for souvenirs because vivid variety and authenticity is the flavor that Chamba is blessed with.
The Chamba village is close to the point of intersection of the Sal and Ravi River, which makes for an ideal tourist spot to meditate by the icy, foaming waters. For a spiritual trip, after the Akhand Chandi Palace, there are plenty of Hindu temples around here to visit, such as the Champavati and Chamunda Devi Temples.

NEVER MARCH PAST THE ‘SACH PASS’

NEVER MARCH PAST THE ‘SACH PASS’

Secured by the Indian armed forces for diplomatic reasons, Sach Pass will enthrall you with its serene beauty! The Sach Pass is courted mainly for its unbridled glimpses of the glacial peaks. The Sach Pass connects the Chamba valley with the Pangi Valley. You can access it by different routes from Dalhousie and Manali. Such is the beauty of Sach Pass, that if you have been here once, you will circumvent any and every obstacle to visiting this point again! Given unsafe road conditions, you can access Sach Pass hassle-free between summer and October.

FESTIVALS CELEBRATE LIFE AT THE CARNIVALS OF DALHOUSIE

MERRIMAKING THE CHRISTMAS: ICE SKATING CARNIVAL

MERRIMAKING THE CHRISTMAS: ICE SKATING CARNIVAL

Dalhousie’s residents make good use of the ample snowfall they experience in winter. You cannot resist the Yuletide spirit once you visit the Mall Road area. The same gusto reflects across all of Dalhousie, especially Khajjiar and Bakrota. If you are intent on spending a snowy-white, Christmas, then look no further, Dalhousie awaits! Christmas sees the town pour down for ice-hockey matches and skating competitions. The competitiveness is met with pomp, brought by the pageants and fashion contests held simultaneously.

CALLING OUT FOR DALHOUSIE NEW YEAR

CALLING OUT FOR DALHOUSIE NEW YEAR

Dalhousie welcomes the New Year by paying homage to the deity of wealth, ‘ShiskarApa’. The residents arrange for cultural programs in the weeks of January. The dance rituals performed in honor of the goddess is also followed by other cultural programs and contemporary dance performances. Guests are welcomed by the affable local residents to partake or spectate. If you plan to travel to Himachal and spend a vacation in Dalhousie at this time, you are in for a special Christmas treat!

Ooze into mini Switzerland of Himalayan valley for your placid-tale to take flight.
Happy Traveling!

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