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Saturday 2 July 2011

Dalhousie

The beautiful town of Dalhousie is named after Lord Dalhousie who was governor general of India during British rule.The height of Dalhousie varies between from 1500 mts. to 2400 mts.from the sea level.Dalhousie is frequently visited hillstation of Himachal.The ranges of Dauladhar are visible from here.Dalhousie is built on and around five hills. It is located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas.

How to reachDalhousie is well connected by roads.Approximate distances of different places from Dalhousie are as follows-
Delhi- 560 km
Chandigarh- 350 km
jammu-190 km

Dalhousie is not connected through Railway.Nearest railway station is Pathankot which is about 80 kms. from here.One can reach Dalhousie from Pathankot by buses or Taxis.

Nearest airport is Amritsar about 190 kms from here.

Clothing: Summer - Light woollens, winter - Heavy woollens

Best time to Visit:: April to November


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