Dalhousie is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, established in 1854 and was named after Lord Dalhousie who was the British Governor-General in Indiaas a summer retreat for its troops and bureaucrats.

Dalhousie offers interesting period architecture that range from ancient temples to Gothic styled churches. St. Andrew's and St. Patrick's at Balun, the St. Francis' Church at Subash Chowk, and St. John's Church at Gandhi Chowk are some of the most frequented churches. The exquisite architectural beauty of the summer palace of the Chamba rulers at Jandrighat is also popular. Panchpula and Subhash Baoli of Dalhousie are known for the monuments of the famous freedom fighters like Ajit Singh and Subhash Chandra Bose.

Best time to Visit

Dalhousie offers different experiences during different seasons. The summer season is the best with the temperature remaining within 25 Celsius for most of the time. This makes it ideal for exploring the hill station.

Those who want to experience snowfall can visit during the months of December to February when snowfall occurs. However, the weather is quite chilly during this time and adequate protection must be taken. October and November are also the months when the festivals of Dusshera and Diwali are celebrated with pomp and gaiety and are a good time to visit.