Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Dalhousie - Khajjiar " The miniSwitzerland 

 Dalhousie is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh , established in 1854 by the British Empire in India as a summer retreat for its troops and bureaucrats. Dalhousie is a hill resort town in the Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh in India It is built on and around five hills, Kathalagh, Potreyn, Terah, Bakrota and Bhangora. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Dalhousie is situated between 6,000 and 9,000 feet (2,700 m) above sea level. The best time to visit is in the summer, and the peak tourist season is from May to September. Scottish and Victorian architecture is prevalent in the bungalows and churches in the town. It is named after the British governor General of the 19th century, Lord Dalhousie. Dalhousie is surrounded by varied vegetation - pines, deodars, oaks and flowering rhododendron. Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. Its location presents panoramic views of the plains and like a long silver line, the river Ravi twists and turns below Dalhousie. Dalhousie is known for its great valleys and high mountain ranges. Places like Panchpula are known for trekking. There are waterfalls, places to trek, or to sit down, relax, and experience nature. It is 5 km from G.P.O. Dalhousie Chowk. Going there is easy by bus, taxi, etc., but going on foot is a marvellous experience.

Subhash Baoli

Subhash Baoli is named after the great freedom fighter in the Indian history, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, who has spent a lot of time at this place in 1937. This place has a spectacular view and one can experience a captivating side of the nature here.

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Norwood Paramdham is the place where an ancient saint is believed to have meditated in search of the real truth of God. A ceremony of satsang is organized in this place twice a year. Dakshina Murti is yet another interesting place of Dalhousie, which is a yoga institution.

Shivkul

If you are looking forward to spending your holiday which portrays the long heredity of Indian culture along with a serene location, then Shivkul is definitely your destination. Located near Dalhousie, this place has always been a popular choice among the tourists for many years. This is the place where the ashram is situated, which was founded by Vimala Thakur who was a religious and social reformer herself.

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If you are the sort of person who loves exploring historical structures, then the Kynance is the perfect building for you. This residential building is located in Dalhousie and is well known as a popular landmark of the place. This building was constructed in the year 1933 by Dr. N.R. Dharamvir of Lahore. This property is not only famous for its great architecture but it also has a historical importance. This building is associated with the name of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the great freedom fighter of India.

Laxmi Narayan Temple

One of the most visited places by the Hindu pilgrims, the Laxmi Narayan Temple located at Dalhousie, has a special attraction of its own. This temple was built in the 10th century and thus portrays a fine specimen of the ancient architecture.