Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
- Altitude
- 1,970 m
- Good for
- Hill station, Lakes
- Best time
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Oct · Nov
Overview
About Dalhousie
Dalhousie keeps its old churches and quiet walks across five hills. Twenty-four kilometres away, Khajjiar's saucer-shaped meadow and small lake sit inside a perfect ring of cedar forest — India's 'Mini Switzerland'.
Highlights
- 01Khajjiar meadow and lake
- 02Dainkund peak walk
- 03St. John's Church
- 04Day trip to Chamba
At a glance
- Region
- Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
- Altitude
- 1,970 m
- Best time
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Oct · Nov
- Good for
- Hill station, Lakes
Trips to Dalhousie
Price on request
Live weather
Right now in Dalhousie
16°C
Partly cloudy
Wind 9 km/h
Next 5 days
- Today17°9°
- Fri18°6°
- Sat18°6°
- Sun19°6°
- Mon19°6°
Forecast data from MET Norway · updates every 30 minutes
Location
Finding Dalhousie
- Region
- Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
- Altitude
- 1,970 m
- Coordinates
- 32.5387° N · 75.9708° E
Getting there
How to reach Dalhousie
Gaggal Airport, Kangra
~120 km away
About 4 hours by road.
Pathankot
~80 km away
The nearest railhead. About 3 hours uphill.
From Delhi
~560 km drive
11–12 hours via Pathankot.
Dalhousie in pictures
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When to go
Best months for Dalhousie
Ideal Off season
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Journeys that include Dalhousie
Good to know
Planning a trip to Dalhousie
When is the best time to visit Dalhousie?
The best months to visit Dalhousie are March, April, May, June, October and November. Outside these months you can still travel, and we will tell you honestly what the weather and roads will be like.
How do I reach Dalhousie?
The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport, Kangra, about 120 km away. The most convenient railway station is Pathankot, about 80 km away. By road, Dalhousie is about 560 km from Delhi. We arrange private pickups from any of these.
How high is Dalhousie? Will the altitude be a problem?
Dalhousie is at about 1,970 m. That is comfortable for most travellers, including children and older parents, but mornings and evenings are cold for much of the year, so pack warm layers.
How much does a trip to Dalhousie cost?
It depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how many days you have. Message us on WhatsApp with these details and we will send a clear, itemised price, usually within a few hours.
Can you plan a custom trip to Dalhousie?
Yes. Every trip we run is planned around you. We can combine Dalhousie with nearby places, slow the pace for families, or add treks and activities.
Next destination
Amritsar
The Golden Temple, at dawn and by lamplight
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