Around and About Dalhousie
How do I get there?
India Hotels - The nearest railway station is at Pathankot, 78 kms down in the plains. Pathankot can be reached from Delhi by train. A national highway links Dalhousie with Pathankot with regular state roadways and private buses plying on the route. Dalhousie is also connected by buses to Chamba, Dharamshala and Shimla. The arduous journey along steep winding mountain routes from Shimla and Dharamshala can get quite uncomfortable but is also incredibly scenic - so take your pick - Hotels in India.
Getting Around
Indin Hotel - Ponies and dandies (local palanquins) are used for short distance travel. Jeeps and taxis are also available and can be hired from the Tourist office or private agencies - Indian Hotels Asia.
Tourist Offices
The Himachal Tourism office is located near the Bus Stand (Ph: 01899 – 2136).
When to Go
Hotels in Dalhousie - The best time to visit Dalhousie is between March and June, before the onset of the monsoons. Winters are a slack season, when many hotels offer hefty discounts. It really is quite pretty in winter as well, so if you like the quiet and the cold, take advantage of this time - Dalhousie Hotels.
Where do I Stay?
Hotels of Dalhousie - Most of the good hotels in Dalhousie are along the Mall and near the Bus Stand. These are standard quality hotels – reasonably comfortable and clean. You aren’t really looking for deluxe luxury here! Himachal Tourism runs a good hotel along with a restaurant. The old palace of the Chamba rulers, 2 kms from the centre of town, has been converted into a hotel - India Hotels.
What to bring
Hotels in India - Warm woollens in winter and light protective clothing for summer evenings are adequate. Good walking shoes and your prescription medicines - Indin Hotel.
Things to Do
Dining & Entertainment
City Getaways
Shopping
Dining & Entertainment
Indian Hotels Asia - The most popular activity in Dalhousie is taking pony rides along the Mall from Subhash Chowk up to Gandhi Chowk. From Chinese chowmein to Tibetan momos, South Indian idlis to Kashmiri fare - all are available here. Careful though of the kind of place you eat in – stomach problems are a visitor hazard. Stay with freshly cooked food and drink only bottled mineral water - Hotels in Dalhousie.
City Getaways
Dalhousie Hotels - A 30 km trek from Dalhousie along the road to Chamba leads to the Kalatope Wildlife Sanctuary. The steep road can be covered on foot or by car. To drive in to the sanctuary you will need a permit from the department of forestry in Chamba. Besides offering good views of the surrounding snow peaks, the sanctuary has a small number of wildlife including deer, ibex, mountains bears and leopards. Most of them, however, remain hidden in their enclosures and are rarely sighted - Hotels of Dalhousie.
India Hotels - Further on the road to Chamba, the road ambles down into the meadows of Khajjiar surrounded by a towering deodar trees. The green pastures roll down to a small lake in the centre. Visitors hire ponies to take a tour of the green expanse. The 12th century shrine of Khajjinag stands near the lake. Khajjiar can be covered by day trips from Dalhousie. Alternatively you could stay overnight at any of the resorts or the Himachal Tourism hotel near the temple - Hotels in India.
Shopping
Indin Hotel- Tibetan handicrafts outlets and the Himachal Handicrafts emporium sell handcrafted items including shawls, woollen garments, carpets and jewellery - Indian Hotels Asia.
