About Dalhousie
Jammu to Dalhousie distnce : 175 km
Estimated travel time : 5 hours
Jammu to Dalhousie is the most popular route for both Indian as well as foreign tourists. Dalhousie is one of the most popular hill station of Himachal Pradesh attributing its charm to mesmerizing natural beauty.
Lies in the Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh Dalhousie is situated at the western edge of Dhauladhar mountain range of Mt Himalaya and the town is spread over the five hills: Balun, Kathlog, Petreyn, Tehra, and Bakrota and many pine-clad valleys, flower bedecked meadows and fast flowing rivers. Derived it's name from the British Governor Lord Dalhousie it was also one of the favorite summer destination of the British. Crowned as the "Little Switzerland of Indiaโ, also shows the influence of the Scottish and Victorian architecture on the buildings and churches of the town attract the tourist who seeks peaceful destination far from the buzzing modern town. Bright green pastoral land, breathtaking view form the rocky mountain along with the the mountain cliff attract the tourist from all the India and world, specially in the snow time the beauty of the evergreen mountain is beyond to description by words. Also other places like Panch Pulla, Satdhara Falls and the Daikund peak are some of the picturesque attractions here.
Taxi from Jammu to Dalhousie is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Jammu to Dalhousie by car is well connected through NH44 and NH154A and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Jammu to Dalhousie distance is 175 Km and is 5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Samba - Shri Narsingh Dev Ji Temple, Baba Sidh Goria Shrine, Utterbehani, Baba Chamlyal, Chichi Mata
Ghagwal - Baba Badbhag SinghJi, Jamia Mosque
Hiranagar - Ranjit Sagar Dam, Mansar Lake, Kali Mata Ka Mandir, Surinsar Lake, Shani Dev Mandi
Dhar Kalan - Mukteshwar Temple, Bara Pathar Temple, Gandhi Chowk Shopping Plaza
Kathua - Skrala Mata, Sarthal, Airwan Temple, Atal Setu, Dhaggar
Tourist Attractions
Dainkund Peak Panch Pulla Khajjiar Kalatop wildlife sanctuary Satdhara Falls Bakrota Hills or Upper Bakrota Shopping at Gandhi Chowk River crossing and river rafting Bakrota Hills Subhash Baoli Trekking Chamba Ganji Pahari Rock Climbing Sach Pass Rock Garden Garam Sadak Cafe Dalhousie Paragliding St. John's Church Chamunda Devi Temple