Located in Chamba valley, Dalhousie is one of the most beautiful hill stations of India . This place is known as mixture of milk and honey. Sandwiched between the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, this exquisite valley is a delight for the traveler. The heat-fearing British built 80 hill stations within a span of just 30 years. Dalhousie is one of those colonial retreats developed by British. Named after the Marquess of Dalhousie, a British Governor General, this resort came up as the solution to the man's search of leisure.
Dalhousie is place to eat and make fun. The dhabas and exotic restaurants in Dalhousie are a treat for the taste buds. Amritsari, Sher-e-Punjab and the Royal Dhaba (on Court Road) are definitely worth checking out. You can find Mughlai, Kashmiri, Tibetian and many varities of food in Dalhousie.
Dalhousie is a cheaper, and arguably more attractive, alternative to Shimla, which is much crowded. Tours from Delhi are organized to Dalhousie by local travel agents. You can hire taxi from delhi or chandigarh and drive to this exotic location. There are number of good quality hill resorts in Dalhousie but booking must be made in advance to avoid inconvenience at local hotels.
