Dalhousie is a hill station full of colonial charm that still reminds us of the Raj. The city is spread over five hills (Kathlog Potreys, Tehra, Bakrota, and Bolun) and is named after the 19th-century British Governor-General, Lord Dalhousie. The city’s variable elevation overshadows it with diverse vegetation that includes majestic rows of pines, cedars, oaks, and flowering rhododendrons. The city is rich in colonial architecture and has some beautiful churches. Its wonderful forest trails offer views of forested hills, waterfalls, springs, and streams.
Like a silver snake finding its way out of the mountains, the twists and turns of the Ravi River are a delight to watch from many vantage points. There is also a magnificent view of the Chamba valley and the mighty Dhauladhar range with its impressive snow-capped peaks filling the entire horizon. A touch of Tibetan culture has given this tranquil complex an exotic touch, and along the roadside are huge boulders with bas-reliefs painted in the Tibetan style.
