Dalhousie (6117 ft) was
established in 1854 by the British in their own style in order
to establish a sanatorium for Europeans. Built on five
hills - Kathlog, Potreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and
Balun - on the outer slopes of the
Dhauladhar range, Dalhousie has
charming architecture. Its marvellous
forest trails overlook vistas of wooded
hills, water falls, spring, rivulets and
present panoramic views of the
plains.
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Dalhousie
Climate
The maximum temperature in
summers is 30 deg. celsius
and the winter temperature comes down to
almost O deg. celsius.
Heavy woollens are required in winter and light woollens or
tropicals in summer.
Language
The main languages
are Hindi, Pahari (a local dialect)
and English (in tourist
spots).
Like a long
silverline, the river Ravi twists
and turns below Dalhousie. Places of interest in and around
Dalhousie include Subhash Baoli fresh water
spring, seven sparkling springs of Satdhara,
Panchpulla (water from a natural tank flows
scenicaly under five small bridges), Bakrota
Hills, Kalatope (picnic spot and
wildlife sanctuary), Bara
Pather (forest temple),
Dainkund peak, Khajjiar
(picturesque spot with an emerald, saucer shaped
meadow in a dense deodar
forest), Kynance
(Dr. Dharamvir's residence where Netaji
Subash, leader and freedom fighter of yester-years, once
stayed), St. Andrew's Church, St. Patrick's Church,
St. Francis' Church, St. Jonh's Church, Laxmi Narayan
Temple, Radha Swami Satsang Bhawan & Hospital,
Shivkul ashram, Dakshina Murti yoga institution and
Norwood Paramdham.
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