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| Dalhousie Hill Station - Picturesque Dalhousie – Singing Hills and More |
Spread along five hills, picturesque Dalhousie, at 2,700 m above sea level, is surrounded by the snow-clad mountains of the western Dauladhar range. It opens the doors to the ancient Chamba hill region of Himachal Pradesh.Named after Lord Dalhousie, this hill station has a distinct Scottish and Victorian influence on its buildings and has hosted many famous personalities.
Trekkers and nature lovers make a bid for Dainkund, the highest mountain in Dalhousie, which presents a mesmerising view of its picturesque valley, with a river flowing through it. The sound of the breeze through the trees has earned the nickname of the ‘singing hill’ for Dainkund. |
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Fairly close by are the Bakrota Hills. The mall road going around the Bakrota Hills, gives fascinating and matchless views of snow-tiered mountains and dense, green conifer forests. Khajjiar, between Dalhousie and Chamba, oft called the 'Switzerland of India', is decked with meadows, imposing deodars, a lake fed by innumerable streams and a snow-line that appears above its forests.
With a wintry climate all the year round, it’s best to carry heavy woollens when visiting Dalhousie. May-July is the best time to visit, but though the days are warm, the evenings are cool and the nights are chilly.
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