Dalhousie - डलहौजी |
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In north-west Himachal Pradesh, at a height of 6,600 ft
Dalhousie is probably the only hill station that did not gain the kind of affection Shimla or Darjeeling did from the rest of India.
Dalhousie is named after the British Governor - General of the 19th century Lord Dalhousie. The town's height varies between 1525m and 2378m and is surrounded by varied vegetation. Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. The spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar Mountains are also visible from this enchanting town.
Dalhousie is probably the only hill station that did not gain the kind of affection Shimla or Darjeeling did from the rest of India.
Dalhousie is named after the British Governor - General of the 19th century Lord Dalhousie. The town's height varies between 1525m and 2378m and is surrounded by varied vegetation. Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. The spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar Mountains are also visible from this enchanting town.
| Type | Hills Station, Temple | Region Type | Himalayas | Altitude | 2036 m | |||||
| District | State | Himachal Pradesh | Region | North | ||||||
| Area | 13 Sq.Km | Population as per 2001 census | 8,600 | Languages | Pahari , Hindi, English | |||||
| Temperature & Rainfall |
Summer.23 to 15.5 deg C Winter.10 to 1 deg C |
Best Seasons | April to November | Clothing |
Light woollens Heavy woollens |
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| Nearby Stations | JAMMU TAWI JAT | Nearby Airports | Amritsar International Airport (ATQ) | Nearby Places | Jammu, Amritsar | |||||
| STD Code | 18982 | Pincode | 176304 | Other Names | ||||||
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