Places of Tourist Interest in Dalhousie

Places of Tourist Interest in Dalhousie

St. Jonh’s Church, Dalhousie

St. Jonh’s Church, Dalhousie, which stands on the Gandhi Chowk about 2 km from Dalhousie’s main bus stand, was the first to be erected following the foundation of the town of Dalhousie.

St. Patrick’s Church, Dalhousie

St. Patrick’s Church, Dalhousie, which is situated in Baloon, about 2 km away from the main bus stand, is the largest church in Dalhousie: its main hall has a seating capacity of 300 persons. This Church was constructed in 1909.

St. Francis’ Church, Dalhousie

St. Francis’ Church, Dalhousie, a Catholic Church built in 1894, is most arresting erection on the Subhash Chowk.

St. Andrew’s Church, Dalhousie

St. Andrew’s Church, Dalhousie, popularly known as the Church of Scotland, is located at a distance of about one and a half kilometers from Dalhousie’s bus stand. The church was constructed in 1903 by Protestant Christians.

Subhash Baoli, Dalhousie

Subhash Baoli, Dalhousie, located at a distance of about 1 km from GPO, is a beautiful natural place. It is believed to be the place where Neta ji Subhash Chander Bose spent most of his time (during his 7 months stay in Dalhousie in the year 1937) by the side of this make-up.

Panchpula, Dalhousie

Panchpula, Dalhousie, a charming site, is located at a distance of just 3 km from GPO. And, on the way to this beautiful spot named Panchpula, you will find Satdhara springs: the water of these springs contain medicinal properties besides being refreshing.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Dalhousie

Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Dalhousie, which was constructed more than 150 years ago, is the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is situated in Sadar Bazar, at a distance of about 200 m from Subhash Chowk, Dalhousie.

Radha Swami Satsang Bhawan and Hospital, Dalhousie

Radha Swami Satsang Bhawan and Hospital, Dalhousie, is situated near Moti Tibba, about 300 m from Gandhi Chowk (GPO).

Dakshina Murti, Dalhousie

Dakshina Murti, Dalhousie, a yoga institution which was initiated by Dr. R. P. Kaushik during mid 70s, is situated approximately 200 m away from Subhash Chowk, Dalhousie.

Shivkul, Dalhousie

Shivkul, Dalhousie, which is situated on the Mall Road between Gandhi Chowk and Subhash Chowk, is an ashram of Vimala Thakur—a well-known religious thinker from the state of Gujarat.

Norwood Paramdham, Dalhousie

Norwood Paramdham, Dalhousie, or also known as Kainth Wali Kothi, is a well-formed house and is situated on the east of Dalhousie’s upper Bakrota Hill.

Khajjiar, Dalhousie

Khajjiar, Dalhousie, which is also known as the mini Switzerland of India, is situated about 23 km away from Dalhousie. Khajjiar is located at a height of about 6400 ft.

Kalatop, Dalhousie

Kalatop, Dalhousie, located at a distance of about 10 km from GPO, is at an altitude of about 8000 ft. To explore Kalatop and Khajiar, one has to plan a three days walk from Dalhousie to Kalatop, Khajjiar and back to Dalhousie.

Banikhet, Dalhousie

Banikhet, Dalhousie, the gateway to Dalhousie, is 7 km short of the town of Dalhousie.

Mani-Mahesh, Dalhousie

Mani-Mahesh, Dalhousie, one of the most popular pilgrim places in the region, is the sacred lake to which the ‘Chhari’ is taken: in the months of August/September, the famous ‘Yatra of Mani-Mahesh’ starts from Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Chamba. The sacred lake is situated at an altitude of about 13,500 ft.

Lakkarmandi, Dalhousie

Lakkarmandi, Dalhousie, is home for ‘dogri’ families: these families are engaged in the work of charcoal making.

Chhatrari, Dalhousie

Chhatrari, Dalhousie, situated at a distance of about 45 km from Chamba, is a famous village: the village is situated at an altitude of about 6000 ft, is well-known for its impressive hill-style temple of Shamti Devi.

Kynance, Dalhousie

Kynance, Dalhousie, which was constructed by Dr. N. R. Dharamvir of Lahore during the year 1933, is a Dharamvirs’ own residential building. The historical significance of this building lies in the fact that Neta Ji Subhash Chander Bose, who was a class fellow of the wife of Dr. Dharamvir, stayed here for seven months with them. Kynance is located at a distance of about 50 km from GPO.

Bharmaur, Dalhousie

Bharmaur, Dalhousie, the land of legendary Gaddies, Bharmaur, is situated about 65 km away from Chamba.

~ by sdkrdk on August 28, 2008.