| Isolated
by high mountain ranges, the
valley of Chamba is noted for
the magnificence of its scenery.
The British Governor General,
Lord Dalhousie, visiting this
area around the middle of the
19th century for a quiet retreat,
came upon a charming spot on
a ridge overlooking the plains.
This was to become the attractive
little hill town that was named
after him. |
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amidst thickly wooded hills,
clothed in deodar and pine,
Dalhousie has marvellous forest
trails and picnic spots with
splendid vistas over the Chamba
Valley. A touch of the "Raj"
still lingers in the little
unspoilt town. |
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Tourist Attraction
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ST.
ANDREW'S CHURCH:
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| St.
Andrew's Church commonly known
as the Church of Scotland was
built in the year 1903 at Baloon
by Protestant Christians. The
Church is approximately one
and half kms. from Dalhousie's
bus stand. The Church building
is in good condition, recently
a brick boundary wall has been
erected around it to save the
building from mischief mongers. |
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| PANCHPULA: |
| Panchpula,
a beautiful spot, is barely 3 kms. from G.P.O.
On the way to Panchpula is Satdhara springs
gurgling with refreshing water, believed to
contain some medicinal properties. Panchpula
stream is the main source of water supply to
Dalhousie and Bahloon. The stream springs from
the north side of DayanKund and runs down a
picturesque ravine to the waterworks of Panchpula.
There is an elegant monument erected at Panchpula
where several streams meet at one point. This
monument, a samadhi was built in memory of great
revolutionary Sardar Ajit Singh who breathed
his last in Panchpula. There is a Tourism restaurant
and several chai shops in Panchpula, that offer
hot and cold beverages and snacks. |
| KYNANCE: |
| Kynance
is a private residential building of Dharamvirs.
This building was constructed during the year
1933 by Dr. N.R.Dharamvir of Lahore. This building
acquired historical significance due to the
reason that Neta Ji Subhash Chander Bose, a
class fellow of the wife of Dr. Dharamvir, stayed
with them for a period of 7 months beginning
May, 1937. Before arriving in Dalhousie, Neta
Ji was in British Jail where his health had
deteriorated. On the request of his younger
brother the British High Court released Neta
Ji on parole on health grounds. It brought Neta
Ji to the climate of Dalhousie. Kynance is barely
50 kms. from G.P.O. It lies hidden from the
public eye below the road. An insignificant
looking board bearing the name of Kynance hangs
from a tree and is discernible to only those
tourists who have an eye for details. |
| SUBHASH
BAOLI: |
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approximatly 1 km from G.P.O. is a charming
natural spot called Subhash Baoli. Neta ji Subhash
Chander Bose during his 7 months sojourn in
Dalhousie in 1937 is believed to have spent
most of his days by the side of this water body,
meditating amidst dense woods of Cedar and meeting
his party workers. This place lies on the G.P.O.
- JandriGaht Road. A canopy with seating facilities
has been created by the local administration
at this place. |
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PATRICK'S CHURCH: |
| This
Church is situated in Baloon, Dalhousie Cantt.,
on Military Hospital road approximately 2 kms.
from main bus stand. St. Patrick's Church is
the largest church in Dalhousie having a seating
capacity of 300 persons in its main hall. The
Church was built in the year 1909 and the dressed-stone
building is still in good condition. This Church
was built exclusively from contribution made
by officers and ranks of the British Army. At
present the Church is managed and maintained
by the Catholic Diocese of Jalandhar. |
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FRANCIS' CHURCH: |
| This
Catholic Church is a very prominent monument
on the Subhash Chowk. This Church was built
in the year 1894 from the contributions made
by Army and Civil Officers and Civilians. This
Church is managed and maintained by the Cathoilic
Diocese of Jalandhar. St. Francis' Church on
Prtrain hill is believed to have been built
on the lines of a certain church in England.
Beautiful glass work and intricate stone work
can be seen in the Church. Service is conducted
every Sunday.
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| LAXMI
NARAYAN TEMPLE: |
| This
temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and was built
more than 150 years ago. The temple enshrines
a beautiful image of Lord Vishnu. The temple
is frequented by local devotees. The temple
is located in Sadar Bazar approximately 200
mtrs. from Subhash Chowk.
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| BANIKHET: |
| Seven
kms short of Dalhousie is Banikhet - the gateway
to Dalhousie. At Banikhet the road bifurcates
for Chamba and Dalhousie. This small place has
gained importance with the setting-up of residential
colony of Chamera Hydro-electric Project. There
is a PWD rest house at Banikhet. A Nag temple
in Padhar Maidan now called mini stadium is
a place of worship for the people of Banikhet
and villages around. The temple is approximately
150 years old. |
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Suggested Tours
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| Kangra
Valley Magic |
| Duration
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06 Nights/ 7 Days
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Covered : Delhi - Palampur -
Khajjiar / Dalhousie - Dharamshala
- Chandigarh
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| Himachal
Special Tour
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| Duration
: 12
Nights/ 13 Days
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| Places
Covered : Shimla - Kullu - Manali
- Dharamshala - Dalhousie -
Chamba
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