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Sprawled
over five hills at 2039 m, the British acquired it from
the Raja of
Chamba and named it after Lord Dalhousie, then Viceroy
of India. Dalhousie is famous for its public schools.
Today
its a little hill station that still retains much of
it's charm. It is easily accessible from the plains.
Pathankot, the nearest railhead is 90 km away and luxury
coaches, buses and taxis take visitors up to this unspoilt
hill station. It's marvellous forest trails overlook
vistas of wooded hills, water falls, spring & rivulets.
There are also magnificent views of the Chamba Valley
and the mighty Dhauladhar range with its awe-inspiring
snow covered peaks filling the entire horizon.
Dalhousie
is quite spread out. Most of the shops are clustered
around Gandhi Chowk, about a 15 minute walk from the
bus stand.  More
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