Destinations / Himachal Pradesh
A colonial-era hill station on five hills, paired with the forest-ringed Khajjiar meadow.
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Dalhousie keeps its old churches and quiet forest walks, with views of the Dhauladhar range and the Ravi valley. Khajjiar, about 22 km away, is a wide grassy clearing with a pond, ringed by cedar forest. The pair suits families, couples and first-time hill travellers who want easy sightseeing rather than hard trekking.
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| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| March to June | The main season. Clear skies and mild days, with temperatures of about 18 to 27 degrees C. |
| July to September | Monsoon months, cooler at about 9 to 18 degrees C. Waterfalls such as Satdhara are at their fullest. |
| December to February | Cold, at about 3 to 11 degrees C. Snow can fall in January and February and may close the road to Khajjiar for a time. |
A saucer-shaped grassy clearing around a pond, surrounded by thick pine and deodar forest, at about 6,500 feet. Horse riding, zorbing and paragliding are offered here.
An old serpent-god shrine at the edge of the Khajjiar meadow, dated by government sources to between the 10th and 12th century. Smaller shrines to Shiva and Hadimba stand beside it.
Deodar forest on the way from Dalhousie to Khajjiar, with walking trails. Pheasants, serow and black bear live here.
The highest point around Dalhousie at 2,755 metres, with wide mountain views. The Pholani Devi temple stands on the ridge.
A picnic spot where streams meet under five small bridges, with a waterfall. It also has a memorial linked to the freedom movement.
A waterfall fed by seven springs, on the way to Panchpula, at about 2,035 metres. It is at its best in the monsoon.
The oldest church in town, built in 1863 near Gandhi Chowk. It holds old paintings and a small library on the history of Dalhousie.
A reservoir on the Ravi river made by the Chamera Dam, at about 763 metres. Boating, kayaking and canoeing are offered.
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| Budget level | Type | Price per night |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Hostels, homestays and simple hotels | ₹732 to ₹1,500 |
| Mid-range | 3-star and 4-star hotels | ₹1,995 to ₹5,500 |
| Luxury | 5-star hotels and resorts | ₹9,450 to ₹10,500 |
Dalhousie has dhabas and restaurants serving North Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, Mughlai, South Indian and Italian food, many around Gandhi Chowk and the Mall roads. Khajjiar has fewer places to eat, and hotels there offer the widest choice.
Vegetarian food is the everyday local meal and is easy to find.
| Budget level | Stay per room | Food per person | Local transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹200 per person |
| Mid-range | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 per vehicle |
| Luxury | ₹9,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 per vehicle |
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No permit requirement was found for Indian visitors to Dalhousie or Khajjiar. Carry a photo ID for hotel check-in.
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