Dalhousie, nestling in the outer slopes of
Dhaulandhar range, is a excellence hill station. It is known for its bracing
climate and picturesque scenery.
GENERAL
INFORMATION Area:
13 sq. km. Altitude : 2036 metres.
Temperature (deg C): Summer
- Max 23.5, Min 15.5; Winter - Max 10, Min 1.
Clothings :
Summer - Light woollens, Winter - Heavy woollens.
Best Season :
April to November.
Languages Spoken : Pahari (Local Dialect),
Hindi, English.
TRANSPORT AND
COMMUNICATION Air : The nearest airports
Amritsar (118 kms) & Jammu (188 kms) are connected to Delhi by Indian
Airlines as well as by Vayudoot flights. Fare: Calcutta-Delhi Rs.3445 (Y),
Rs.4797 (J). Delhi-Amritsar Rs.1548 (Y). Delhi-Jammu Rs.2066 (Y), Rs.2865
(J).
Rail: The nearest railhead is Pathankot (80 kms) and is
connected to all of the major cities in India.
Road: Regular
bus services connect Dalhousie with Amritsar 188 kms, Jalandhar 192 kms,
Pathankot 80 kms, Chamba 56 kms, Manali 402 kms, Delhi 563 kms, Chandigarh
352 kms, Dharamshala 143 kms, Khajjiar 27 kms, Jammu 188 kms.
Local Transport: Taxis and ponies are available.
PLACES OF INTEREST AND EXCURSIONS Panjpulla (2 kms);
Subhash Baoli & Jandri Ghat (1.6 kms); The Round (4.8 kms); Dainkund (10
kms); Khajjiar (27 kms); Kalatop Wild Life Sanctuary; Kugti Wild Life
Sanctuary (35 kms on foot); Tundah Wild Life Sanctuary (45 kms).
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