Dalhousie is one of the many hill stations established and developed by the British empire in India as their summer retreats. This place still oozes a colonial feel and is scattered with British style bungalows, churches, and other buildings.

Famous for its deep and green, pine-covered valleys with snow-clad mountains at the remote backdrop, Dalhousie is a panoramic place with views to behold.

Located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Dalhousie is built on and around five hills – Balun, Bakrota, Tehra, Patreyn, and Kathlog. Ravi river flows at the base of Dalhousie, through the Chamba valley.

Dalhousie has an average elevation of 2000 meters and besides the Dhauladhars you can even view Pir Panjal mountain range from here.

One can come here to relax, take leisurely strolls around, visit temples, churches, and colonial buildings, soak in the beauty of Khajjiar and adjoining places, more adventurous souls can explore nearby peaks and passes by trek.

Both honeymooners and family vacationers can unwind here at their own pace. Dalhousie preserves ancient temples, art, Hindu culture and British architecture which you can explore amongst its calm and easygoing ambiance.

Best Time to visit Dalhousie

Dalhousie experiences a pleasant summer, the temperature hardly ever goes above 30. In March-April, snow starts melting and reveals beautiful vistas. The summer season here is from April – June and is considered the best time to enjoy this place.

Dalhousie is one of those few hill stations which exuberate a different charm in every season and can be visited anytime, depending on what one wants to see.

To experience snow-covered mountains and open grounds to play around in the snow, visit the place during December – February. October – November is chilly but you are not likely to find snow, however, this is one of the leaner periods and you may find less crowd here.

Monsoon season (July-September) is quite wet but makes the valley even more green, pretty and romantic.