The mystic lands of India are famous for several things for the global tourists. One of the prominent things which define India have huge impact over the climate, lifestyle, etc. of this country is the mighty Himalaya mountain ranges. The divine glimpses of Himalayan mountain ranges are truly mesmerizing. Himachal Pradesh is a state of India, which is located near to the Himalaya, offering amazing picturesque views of the mountains. Tourists from several parts of the world come to this state of India to experience the beauty of snow clad Himalayan peaks.
Dalhousie – A Popular Hill Town of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh tourism department offers plenty of popular hill stations for the travelers. Among those, Dalhousie is a famous hill station which was majorly constructed by the colonial rulers of India. This small hill station has plenty of fun or amusements activities for the tourists in offering. Arrays of sightseeing elements, amazing natural ambience, incredible views of the mountain ranges, slow paced yet jovial lifestyle of local people, etc. are some of the featuring points of this place. This hill station has been named after the former British governor to India, Lord Dalhousie. It is said that British colonial rulers used to love this place and they often used to visit this place to beat the scorching summer in the plains of India.
Amidst a lot of popular hill stations, like Shimla, Kullu, Manali, etc. the charm of Dalhousie has been a little overshadowed. But, probably this drawback has now become the biggest boon for this place. People, especially off beat travelers are looking for calm, peaceful or serene and virgin places, where they can relish a rejuvenating aura. Dalhousie is a great place for the couples or honeymooners, who want to spend some quality time of their lives, amidst a peaceful, calm and fascinating natural aura.
Road networks are seamless in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Moreover, the scenic beauty of the roads will surely wipe out your fatigue of journey. Dalhousie can be reached from both Delhi and Chandigarh, via car rental services. It takes around 6 to 7 hours from both the places to reach this tranquil hill station. More than adequate quality accommodation options are there in Dalhousie for the tourists. While planning for Dalhousie holidays, it is important to find good accommodation options so that you can relish the place and its surroundings, while enjoying your comfy stay in a hotel.
Things to Do
- Sightseeing: Plenty of sightseeing places are there in Dalhousie holiday packages. You can visit the ancient churches, breathtaking view points or picnic spots and some of the nearby places to explore the rural charm of Himachal.
- Foods and Drinks: Famous north Indian dishes are served in local cuisines. Finger licking foods are guaranteed for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian travelers.
- Walking Around: Walking around through the misty hill paths is the best thing that you can do in Dalhousie holiday. The place offer complete leisure amidst the tranquil nature. Walk and explore this small town, get mingled with the local people, observe the tall deodar trees around the place and experience the white clouds whispering in your ears.
For a perfect holiday in Dalhousie, choose either summer (March to June) or winter (October to February) season for your visit. It is wise to avoid rainy seasons for visiting hill towns.