Whenever we think of places to visit, hill stations come to mind which captivate everyone with their natural beauty and ancient charm. One of these places is Dalhousie, a small town situated in the lap of Himachal, which is also known as a honeymoon destination. Away from the crowded cities of the country, Dalhousie is a very quaint city which provides a pollution-free environment and also makes you feel like you are in the lap of nature. If you are also planning to visit Dalhousie, then today in this episode we have brought information about the tourist places of Dalhousie for you where you can enjoy visiting to the fullest. So let's know about these places...
Satdhara Falls
Satdhara Falls is located in the Chamba Valley, surrounded by spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and fresh pine trees. 'Satdhara' means seven waterfalls, this waterfall is named Satdhara because the water of seven beautiful waterfalls meets together. The water of these waterfalls meets at a point 2036 meters above sea level. This place is special for those who want to experience peace by going away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Satdhara Falls is also known for its medicinal properties as mica is found in the water here, which has properties to cure skin diseases.
Khajjiar
Khajjiar is a small town located near Dalhousie which is also known as 'Mini Switzerland' or 'Switzerland of India'. The beauty of this place attracts everyone. Situated at an altitude of 6,500 feet, Khajjiar is one of the best places to visit near Dalhousie due to its natural beauty and picturesque landscape. Khajjiar is a plateau with a small lake which is one of the favorite places of tourists. Adventure sports like zorbing, trekking, etc. attract tourists to this place.
Sach Pass Dalhousie
If you like adventure, then Sach Pass located near Dalhousie is the best place for you. The 150 km journey from Dalhousie to Sach Pass will fill you with adventure. Located at an altitude of 4500 meters (14500 feet), Sach Pass is one of the most inaccessible and dangerous areas in the world. The road leading to Sach Pass is also one of the most dangerous roads in the world, so people with weak hearts and high altitude sickness should not travel to this place. Despite being a dangerous pass, bike riders and adventure tourists from all over the world love to travel and trek to Sach Pass.
Panchpula
Panchpula is a waterfall surrounded by green pine trees and is one of the major tourist places in Dalhousie. Panchpula is the place where five streams come together. The mainstream of Panchpula supplies water to various places around Dalhousie. This place is known for trekking and its beautiful scenery. A Samadhi (memorial) has been built in the memory of a great revolutionary Sardar Ajit Singh (uncle of Shaheed Bhagat Singh) near Panchpula, where he breathed his last. The pristine water of this place is best enjoyed during the monsoon season, when the water falls and the atmosphere here makes the tourists delighted.
Tibetan Market
Mall Road Gandhi Chowk is very famous among the local markets of Dalhousie. Tibetan Market located near Dalhousie's most prominent market Mall Road Gandhi Chowk is the most suitable market to buy Himachal's famous handicraft products and traditional clothes. In this market, apart from the items related to Himachal culture, you will find many products related to Tibetan culture and handicrafts. You can also buy many items for home decoration in the Tibetan market located in Gandhi Chowk. You can buy handmade carpets, warm clothes, Chamba's famous slippers, shawls, local toys, and traditionally made jewelry here at reasonable prices. Tibetan Market is one of the most suitable places to buy traditional items of Himachal Pradesh and Dalhousie.
Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary
Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary also known as Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Chambal district of Himachal Pradesh and is one of the major tourist destinations of Dalhousie. The name is Kalatop means 'black hat', which probably refers to the dense black forest on the highest hill in the sanctuary. Kalatop is rich in flora and fauna and its natural beauty attracts a lot of tourists. If you are going on a trip to Dalhousie, then include Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary in your list.
Chamunda Devi Temple
Chamunda Devi Temple is an important religious center dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is said about this temple that Goddess Ambika killed the demons named Munda and Chanda here. In this temple, the goddess is kept wrapped in red cloth, and the tourists coming here are not allowed to touch the idol of the goddess. Tourists also get to see many beautiful scenes in this area.
Bakrota Hills
Bakrota Hills, also known as "Upper Bakrota", is the highest area of Dalhousie and it circles a road called Bakrota Walk, which leads to Khajjiar. Even though there is not much to attract tourists to this place, walking here and seeing the attractive scenery all around is a great pleasure to the eyes of the tourists. Let us tell you that this area is surrounded by pine trees and lush green hills on all sides
Dainkund Peak
Dainkund Peak is also known as Singing Hill. This peak is situated at an altitude of 2750 meters above sea level which is the highest mountain peak of LOC. This peak is 10 kilometers away from LOC. From here you can see amazing views of valleys and mountains. This place will be like heaven for nature lovers. Many tourists from all over the country come to visit this peak. This peak is located near Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary and Gandhi Chowk.
Subhash Baoli
Subhash Baoli is a place located 1 km away from Gandhi Chowk in Dalhousie, which is named after the famous freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose. Subhash Baoli is known for its beautiful natural scenery, views of snow-capped mountains, and beauty. Subhash Baoli is the place where Subhash Chandra Bose came in 1937 due to ill health and he stayed at this place for 7 months. He was completely cured by staying at this place. Let us tell you that there is also a beautiful waterfall here which flows in the glacial stream.
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