Dalhousie — A Quiet Little Place in Himachal Pradesh

Milladiyah Nur
Invincible NGO
Published in
3 min readSep 20, 2018

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The most beautiful sunset I've ever seen in Kalatop

Dalhousie is a quiet hill station, which is mostly visited by foreign tourists. This city situated at an altitude of 2,030 meters above sea level. The name “Dalhousie” is given from Lord Dalhousie, who was one of the viceroys of India.The architecture of this city gives one a poignant reminder of the British colonial era and exudes an old world charm. It has four main churches- St. John’s Church (built in 1903 A.D), St. Patrick’s Church (1909 A.D), St. Andrew’s Church, and St. Francis’s Church. I’ve visited St. John’s Church and St. Francis’s Church. Those was really has a great buildings!

I’ve visited many amazing places in this city, lets see!

  1. Dainkund Peak

Dainkund Peak is the highest peak in Dalhousie and a famous tourist spot where people come to experience the beautiful views and sense of calmness that this location has to offer with such a serene setting. The peak is the highest one can get on and gives a 360-degree view into the depths of the beautiful valleys that you’ll find no matter which direction you face. At the peak, you can experience the comfort of the silent breeze flowing, making you feel as if you are floating in the clouds.

2. Kalatop

Kalatop hill is famous for many reasons and one such reason is the Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the most beautiful places in Dalhousie that draws tourists and make them fall in love with the place. This high altitude forest area is located at an average elevation of 2,500 meters above sea level and offers stunning views of thick pine, deodar, and oak forests and a plethora of various fauna such as the Himalayan Black Bear, Pheasants, and Himalayan Black Marten.

3. Khajjiar

Often referred to as 'Mini-Switzerland of India’, Khajjiar is a small town near Dalhousie which provides tourists a unique combination of forests, lakes and pastures.

The mesmerising beauty of this place has greatly influenced and inspired many kingdoms throughout the years, including the Rajputs and Mughals. Located at an altitude of 6,500 feet, the natural beauty and picturesque landscape of this place are bound to leave an everlasting impression on a tourist.

4. Chamera Lake

Located at a distance of 25 km from Dalhousie, the exquisite Chamera Lake is actually a reservoir formed by the Chamera Dam, which is positioned at an altitude of 1700 meters. This popular tourist spot of Himachal Pradesh is loved by every tourist and is visited most often. It is a major source of water supply for the villagers and is continuously fed by the Ravi River.

You can see a beautiful picturesque view of the Chamera Lake in between the mountains. Boat riding facilities are also available for a nominal cost. You can choose between motor and speed boat for 30 minutes or 60 minutes.

It was one of the memorable visit at Dalhousie.

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