Shimla and Dalhousi in Himachal Pradesh

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You can enjoy white Christmas in Shimla

Chandigarh to Shimla – 115 Km via NH5

Delhi to Shimla – 340 Km via NH44 and NH5

When Shimla witness first snowfall during Christmas, tourists entering here enjoy their holiday the most! Snowfall happens in India in very specific Northern states only, so people from all over India visit these states like Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir to enjoy the snow fall. The heavy snowfall impacts vehicular movement on National Highway 5 making it difficult for people to reach these hill stations from the central India.

Shimla is a small City and it is the capital of the Himachal Pradesh state of India. This is located at the foot of Himalayan Mountain ranges. This was the summer capital of British India. There is a narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway line which you can use or best way is to travel from Chandigarh. This place always remains cool and is gifted with natural beauty.

Shimla has retained its colonial heritage, old buildings, charming iron lamp posts and Anglo-Saxon names. Shimla market / the Mall, packed with shops and eateries, is the main attraction of the town. Wooden crafted and woolen items are a specialityof Shimla. We will see other interesting places to visit in Himachal Pradesh also.

Dalhousie- A Heaven in the Himalayas

Dalhousie is a small hill-station situated in the foothills of Himalayas. It lies in the Dhauladhar mountain ranges of Himalayas in Chamba District of the state of Himachal Pradesh. It’s a very less populated station which makes it a perfect place for peace lovers. Dalhousie attracts people with its charm and greenery. It is mostly known for its weather, as the temperature here never gets too harsh on the people even in the summers. It is situated on five hills and has an elevation of 1,970 meters above sea level.

This Hill-Station was discovered by a British Governor General named Lord Dalhousie. He invented this place as a summer retreat. After that, the town was named by his name ‘Dalhousie.' Dalhousie being a beautiful place it is visited by people all over the year. Tourists love spending time with their families and loved ones here in the town. Dalhousie is covered with snow in the winters. The period from December to March is regarded as the snow months in the place. On the other hand, it never gets too hot in the summer’s which attracts a whole lot of people from all over the country.

It is covered by some very attractive tourist destinations which make it a perfect pick for a peaceful holiday. Khajjiar which is 23km from the town is the most visited place near Dalhousie. Khajjiar is also known as the mini-Switzerlandfor its greenery and atmosphere. Panchpulla, Chamera Lake, Dain Kund Peak, Kala top wildlife sanctuary are also some of the verypopular places around Dalhousie.

The place is famous for many churches. St. Francis Church is at the Gandhi Chowk and the St. Pete church which is located in Subash Chowk. These churcheswere established by the Britishers when they were ruling the town. There are also schools like Sacred Heart Convent School and DPS Dalhousie in which students come from all over the country and abroad to study.

Places to visit:

Khajjiar: Khajjiar is also known as the mini-Switzerland of India. The lush green outfield covered with forest all around makes it as perfect a place can get. Khajjiar is 22km from the town and can only be reached by road. Cabs can be hired from the town to reach this place. Khajjiar is the primitive choice of tourists as it is known for its beauty and help people to connect to nature.Khajjiar also has a lake which proves as a perfect add on to the place beauty.

Dain Kund Peak: Dain Kund is the highest peak Pont of Dalhousie. Dain Kund can be reached by cab and is 12km from the town. It is on the way leading to Khajjiar. Dain Kund is regarded as the most scenic place around with the hills covered with snow. There is also a shrine up above the hill which is visited by pilgrims by many people.

The Mall, Dalhousie: Dalhousie has a very big market place which provides tourists a lot of choices for their shopping. The huge marketplace consists of a wide variety of local handicrafts and handmade gifts which truly expresses the soul of Dalhousie. Tibetan market is also one of suchmarkets that consist of goods represented by Tibetan culture.

Panchpulla: Panchpulla is one of the nearest destination in Dalhousie. It is 3km from the town and attracts large no of people. Panchpulla is known for its touch with nature. The Waterfall, scenic landscapes,and adventure activities make it a very tourist attracting spot. You can reach Panchpulla walking which makes it very reachable for people.

Some other tourist destinations are:

      Chamba

            Chamera Lake

            Rock Garden

            Kalatop

            Subash Chowk

            St. Francis Church

            St. Peter Church

Dalhousie can be reached by only road transportation. The nearest railway station is Pathankot, Punjab which is 80km from the town. It is a 3 hour drive from Pathankot The nearest airport is Guggal Airport which is 150km from the town.