Dalhousie tour package offer a hill station in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh is placed amidst five hills. Named after Lord Dalhousie the British governor general, Dalhousie was a place to retreat to during the summer. Established in 1854 by the British Empire, Dalhousie was a place where the army troops and bureaucrats would head to for a pleasant summer vacation. The five hills where Dalhousie is located are Kathalagh, Potreyn, Terah, Bakrota and Bhangora.

Dalhousie is surrounded by snow clad mountain peaks. Dalhousie tour package attracts lot of tourists during summer season. In Dalhousie you can still see the bungalows and monuments that represent Scottish and Victorian architecture. Dalhousie serves as a main way to the Chamba district. Dalhousie is a storehouse of art, temples, handicrafts and the GAddi and gujjar tribes.  There are nearly 84 temples that belong to the 7th and 10 century period.

Places of attraction in Dalhousie tour package

Dalhousie is a picturesque place with all tourist spots in close distance. Most of the places make for a good hike or trek. Now days you can even hire a cab or taxi but walk or pony rides are recommended to make the trip ecofriendly as well as preserving the appeal of the place to its original form.

  • Subhash chowk and GPO are two main spots from where you can head further away to different attraction places in Dalhousie.
  • Around subhashChowk you can visit the over 100 year’s old school sacred Heart convent and the St Francis church. The church and school campus served as a backdrop for a well acclaimed Bollywood movie “1942 a Love story”. The glass and stone work make the church stand out leaving a massive impression on its onlookers and visitors.
  • Head down wards from Subhash Chowk towards Balloon on military hospital road at a distance of 2 kilometers you will find the largest church in Dalhousie- the St Patrick’s church. The church can accommodate nearly 300 worshippers in its main hall.
  • Dedicated to Lord Vishnu is the Lakshmi Narayan temple believed to be more than 150 years old. Located in Sadar Bazaar in Subhash Chowk the temple attracts several devotees especially locals on regular basis.
  • At About one kilometer distance is GPO from where you can head to Kalatop and Khajjiar. Kalatop calls for a three day walk in order to explore the surrounding beauty of the place. However if you’re physical fitness and health are not in the best shape its best you choose the easier alternative to reach Kalatop.  Khajjiar is known as Switzerland of India and is an ideal place for family and newlyweds to head for an exciting picnic.
  • Lakkarmandi is known for the trail it sets for a hike to Kalatop. A walk through the dense forest of pines and Deodars make it an interesting place to head to. The romantic setting of Kalatop, its serenity especially makes it a perfect spot for honeymooners.

Mani Mahesh, Chhatrari, Bharmaur, Dayan kund, Panchkula and many more places make Dalhousie tour packagea perfect package to retreat to in Himachal tour package.