Main places to see & Top things to do around Dalhousie : Stunning Hill Station in Himalayan State of India
CHAMERA HYDROLIC PROJECT
Chamera Hydroelectric Project is located in Banikhet, 7 kms from Dalhousie. The water body near the lake is very scenic and is a popular boating spot.
Chamera Dam is around 40 kilometers from Chamba Town. It takes approximately 1.5 hrs to reach the place is road condition is good. Overall it’s a little dry terrain as compared to Dalhousie and Khajjiar. And temperature also goes up as we go towards Chamera Dam.
As you move out from Chamba town, you follow Ravi river for some time and then take right. After 45 minutes of drive, you get a glimpse of Chemera Dam.
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If we take a round trip to Dalhousie via Khajjiar and Chamba, Chamera project comes on the way... Its located between beautiful hills of Chamba... There are some pine forests around it and recommended for nature walks...
Panchpula is known for its waterfalls and few other water-streams, which are main source of water for Dalhousie region...
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Words can't define this place.. Even photographs can't express this place... Amazing place and must visit... Check out more photograph of this place by clicking on the photograph above... This is also known as Mini Switzerland of INDIA...
Chamba is district headqaurter of Dalhousie and Khajjiar... There is a museum here to know more about Chamba and its past... There are few temples on hill tops...
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There are various walks in Dalhousie town.... Mall Road, Shubhash Chowk to Gandhi Chowk (A small road apart from Mall Road...)
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There are two Churches in Dalhousie.. One is near Shubhash Chowk, having colorful birds and rabbits caught inside... Other one is near Gandhi Chowk which has some fixed timings to open and close...
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Kala Top is Wild-Life Sanctuary and wonderful trek.. Click on above photograph to know more about the place and see few other photographs...
If there is no snow in Dalhouise, go to Dainkund... You will find something to play with :-) .... A nice trek through forests and high mountains...
Main river in Chamba District... Ravi River...
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If you go to Chamba from Dalhousie via Khajjiar, a place comes on the way which has clear way to Kailash... Place mentioned in HPTDC Tourist-Guide...
Peer-Panjal Mountain range can always be seen from Mall-Road in Dalhousie...
Go to back side of Church at Shubhash Chowk durin sunset and spend some quality time in the evening there... Nice place to spend 1 hr during sunset... Calm road where most of the local-folks come for evening walk...
Sun Reflecting off the waters of the Ranjit Singh Dam...
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Comments
@Anu - Thanks Anu :)
Really nic pics, whr is the 1st pic clicked? which place is that?
I M Planning for Dalhausi October 1st week with my wife is this place is good
4 to 5 hours r sufficient for dalhousie to watch main spots
i am staying same night at dharamsala
4 to 5 hours r sufficient for dalhousie to watch main spots
i am staying same night at dharamsala
During one of my trips, I have also done Khajjiar and Chamba on same day. Hired a cab, went to Chamba via Khajjiar and came back to Dalhousie via Chamera dam.
I am from Mumbai. Planning to visit Himachal Pradesh from 18 December for 11 days ( Mumbai- Amritsar- Dalhousie and it's surrounding places)
I am planning to visit ( Dalshousie - khajjiar - Chamba ) ( Dalshousie - Dharamshala - Mcleodganj - Palampur - Baijnath, Masroor Temples, Pong Dam & wet lands) or directly go to (Kullu - tosh - spiti)
But i am little confuse about weather. Can you tell me which places i can visit in DECEMBER..?
thanks & Regards,
SUBDOH PANCHAL
or as you mentioned in the same blog " Just on the left hand side, there are multiple layers of hills. These hills were having snow where we visited Dalhouise. More than snow, I really liked these beautiful houses having similar architecture and aligned symmetrically on this mountain."
As i am believe in backpacking, Can we stay on those houses..?
If not then can you suggest me some nice and descent hotels with reasonable pricing in Dalhousie, McLeodganj..?
thanks in advance
Regards,
SUBDOH PANCHAL
your earliest response will be appreciated.
Actually we are coming from Mumbai n haven't visited any very very cold places so just needed some details regarding the aprox temperature n all if anyone could help..
Thanks..
hmm Approx temp, difficult to guess but you have expect somewhere between 2-8 degree. During day, it should be good if there is enough sunlight. Weather in dec varies lot and depends upon the snowfall. During fresh snowfall, it's bearable but just after the fall temperature goes down.
Be ready with warmest possible cloths, a pair of good gloves & socks would be helpful. Keep caps to cover your head and ears, especially if you haven't been to hills in winters.
Wish you best !
Thanks.
I am Rahul from Pune. I am planning to travel Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in May 2016 with my family. I will reach Jammu on 14th May and my return ticket is from Amritsar 21st May. In between I would like to below places. Please suggest if it possible.
14th Reach Jammu. Shopping and Night Stay at Jammu.
15th and 16th Jammu to Katra. Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan and back to Jammu
17th Jammu = Chinchi Mata = Madabpur River = Dalhousie (Night Stay) 190 KM
18th Dalhousie = Khajjar = Dharmshala (Night Stay) 150 KM
19th Dharmashala = Chamunda = Baijnath = Kangra = Jwala Devi (Night Stay) 150 KM
20th Jawala Devi = Chintpurni = Amritsar (Night Stay) 200 KM
21st night return journey from Amritsar
Please suggest if my plan looks fine and I can cover all places in that time frame?
Thanks
Rahul
Thanks for writing !
Here are my inputs on your plan after 17th (Dalhousie). Your overall plan looks very aggressive. I doubt you would be able to enjoy these places. Most of the times you would be on road. If you do simple math in terms of travel time, breakfast, lunch, dinner, there is hardly time to experience the places you mentioned.
I am sure you don't want to miss Mcledoganj. I would suggest to skip Baijnath, as it's on other side. So go from Dharmshala to Kangra and then Jwalaji. From your itirinary it seems you want to visit temples, so I am not suggesting the alternates.
Wish you best and do share about your trip when you are back. Learnings are always helpful.
Regards. Yogesh.
Please suggest how to visit, hotels and cab from Pathankot.
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As far as hotel booking is concerned, Sept is not a tourist season so getting hotel shouldn't be a problem. Since it's hilly you may get tired in finding right hotel just after reaching Dalhousie. Not sure who all are accompanying you. I would recommend to do advanced booking and negotiate well.
My initial Plan was to Visit Mata Vaishnodevi & Jammu Kashmir, as Srinagar is locked down, i want to change my plan, i am still going to Mata Vaishnodevi on 14th Oct and from 15th Oct to 18th Oct Can you suggest me a hill station place in HP, i want to reach Delhi on 19th Oct afternoon.
Prefer to visit Kullu Manali, Can this be possible.
You covered almost all of the places.
Awesome article!
I'm planning to visit Dalhousie and Khajjar in January end . Will the climate okay ? Because many times roads are closea due to ice in cold places .So I just want to make sure that roads are open mostly or not ?
I'm planning to visit Dalhousie and Khajjar in January end . Will the climate okay ? Because many times roads are closes due to ice in cold places .So I just want to make sure that roads are open mostly or not ?
I'm planning to visit Dalhousie and Khajjar in January end . Will the climate okay ? Because many times roads are closes due to ice in cold places .So I just want to make sure that roads are open mostly or not ?
I'm planning to visit Dalhousie and Khajjar in January end . Will the climate okay ? Because many times roads are closes due to ice in cold places .So I just want to make sure that roads are open mostly or not ?
I m planning to come from Delhi to Dalhoissie in May. Is it feasible? Also pls suggest near by places i can visit. (with family). Thanks.
I am planning a trip from 11th may to 16th May. 11th May we reach Amritsar at 1.35 pm from Mumbai. . We want to visit Golden Temple ,Wagah Border and Jalianwala Bagh..12th May we leave for Dalhousie 12th to !4th May Dalhousie. 14th to 16th May Dharamashala. 16th morning we leave back for Amritsar to board our flight.
Would like to request you to reply asap as we have to confirm all our bookings.
Is the time enough for all above mentioned places. What are the main places to visit at Dalhousie and Dharamshala.
Thanks.
2 days each at Dalhousie and Dharmashala are fine.
Manali may not be a good option for you, in my opinion. Rohtang Pass and other passes need prior approval these days, high traffic in the city, and you would have more time in travelling and traffic than enjoyment.
Is this right time to go or any problem related to rain.
Visit of 3 days..how much I can cover
DAY – 1 (13th June)
- Reach Hotel around 1.30 PM
- Lunch & Rest up to 3.30 PM
- Visit to Gandhi Chowk Market by Foot
- Visit to Subhash Chowk from Gandhi Chowk by walking and return to Hotel from other direct road by walking ( if possible) by 7.30 – 8.00 PM.
- Good Sunset view at Subhash Chowk.
*The shops remain open till 7 pm and closed on every Tuesday.
DAY – 2 (14th June)
- Visit to Khajjiar by Taxi
- From Khajjiar to Chamba ( Optional)
- Bakrota Hills or Upper – on the way to Khajjiar
(Bakrota - This is the highest area in Dalhousie and is circled by a road called Bakrota walk which leads to Khajjiar.)
Evening
- Visit to Gandhi Chowk/Mall ( Optional)
DAY – 3 (15th June)
- Visit to Kalatop Wild Life sanctuary (18.5 KMs upto Adhai from Hotel Mongas thereafter 3-4 KM walk to Wild Life Sanctuary. Better negotiate Taxi to drive from Hotel to end point of Wild Life Sanctuary
- Subhash Baoli
DAY – 4th (16 June)
MORNING
- Visit to Sapatdhara ( By foot/walking)
- Visit to Paanch Pula ( By foot/walking)
- Back to Hotel and rest
EVENING
- Visit to Gandhi Chowk /Mall
- Laxmi Narayan Temple in Dalhousie town (The Laxmi Narayan Temple opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 8:30 PM with an interval from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM).
I would request you if you find it ok or some changes are required.
Dr. Vinod
I am planning to visit Dalhousie, khajjiar and near by places in June last week from 24 june to 27 june with my family -.Can anyone help me to plan itenary and the budget hotels in dalhousie. We are 5 people and will travel via taxi.Please spare some time to help me out.
I am planning to visit Dalhousie, khajjiar and near by places in June 3rd week from 16 june to 19 june with my family -.Can anyone help me to plan itenary and the budget hotels in dalhousie. We are 5 people and will travel via taxi.Please spare some time to help me out.
Is this ok to visit in the month of july?
Shubham
I am planning to visit Dalhousie in the month of August.. can u tell me how I can roam in the city .. what way of transportation I will actually need to explore the city.. it will be a 2 night 3 days tour
The railway stations in Himachal Pradesh seem to me like "Fairy-tale Railway Stations" by its wonderful character. I have a plan to visit all those tiny wonderful stations to make a complete documentary film.
Would you be able to send me a plan where to start from and where to finish I mean the route? Also please suggest whether I can stay in the railway retiring rooms or not.
Thanks in advance
Sitanshu Mohan Banerjee, Kolkata
Email Id : stanban08@gmail.com
Great to see your comment and that's one of the goals of these blog-posts. Wish you a great road trip and share back how was it & if you want to suggest more on this post to other bikers & adventure lovers.