Dalhousie (80 km from Pathankot railhead)

Isolated by high mountain ranges, the valley of Chamba is noted for the magnificence of its scenery.Set amidst thickly wooded hills, clothed in deodar and pine, Dalhousie has marvellous forest trails and picnic spots with splendid vistas over the Chamba Valley.

Pathankot - Jogindernagar toy train is another attraction (163 km)

Around Dalhousie

Khajjiar (1,851 m)
While it is possible to go by road, Khajjiar is just a pleasant one day walk from Dalhousie. An emerald, saucer shaped meadow at Khajjiar, surrounded by dense deodar forests, has a lake at its centre with a floating island, a forest rest house, a little temple with a golden spire and a golf course (22 km).



Subhash Baoli (2,085 m)
Not far from the G.P.O. Square is the spring at Subhash Baoli with panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains. (1.6 km)

Satdhara (2,036 m)
Sparkling springs close to town, rich in mica and other minerals, are noted for their medicinal properties.

Panjpulla
Beyond Sathara is another pretty spot where the water from a natural tank flows under five little bridges (2 km).

Bakrota Hills (2,085 m)
The Bakrota Mall, a popular walking circuit around these hills has a spectacular view of the mountains.

Kalatope (2,440 m)
An ideal weekend retreat with forest rest houses and beautiful spots for picnics, in a little wildlife sanctuary (8.5 km).
Bara Pather : Enroute to Kalatope is the temple of Bhulwani Matha, in the village of Ahla (4 km).

Dhainkund (2,745 m)
The high peak of Dhainkund offers a bird's-eye view of the verdant valleys of the Beas, Chenab and Ravi rivers (10 km).

Sach Pass is a (4420 m) : It is 175 km from Dalhousie. 127 km from Chamba. Sach Pass is a short route to Leh compared to the Manali route. The pass is open from June to mid October. The road is narrow and unmetalled. It is the gateway to the Pangi Valley. Dalhousie - Chamba - Trella (90 km, 5 hour) - Sach Pass (motorable road) - Killar - Leh.

Trek to Bhanodi (2744 m, 13 km, 6 hour) from Trella, Satrundi (3658 m, 13 km, PWD rest house), to Sach pass (5 km, 3 hour). Start early morning to avoid high winds.



Getting There & Away

Air : The nearest airport is Kangra (Gaggal, 12 km)

Rail : The nearest narrow gauge railhead is Kangra (18 km). The nearest broad gauge station Pathankot, (90 km), is linked to major towns (Jalandhar).

Road : Well connected by road. Delhi 514 km, Chandigarh 239 km, Kulllu 214 km, Shimla 332 km.

General Information

Altitude : Between 1,250 m and 2,000 m
Temperature: Between 35 C in summer and 0 C in winter
Best Season : April to June/September to October
Clothing : (Summers/Winter) Light Woollens/Heavy Woollens