Places to Visit

Panch Pulla

Located amidst the lush greenery of Deodar and Pine trees, Panch Pulla is famous among Dalhousie tourist places as a perfect picnic spot.

The combination of the gentle sound of flowing water, greenery all around you, and the atmosphere that is enriched with life is nothing short of heavenly. Panch Pulla is very easily accessible, making it a popular tourist destination. Panch Pulla is located almost at the city centre of Dalhousie at a distance of less than 1 km from the city centre. So, you will have no problem navigating to and from these beautiful woods.

Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary

The Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful piece of nature that is almost completely undisturbed by human activity. You can experience nature very closely at this wildlife sanctuary, where animals live fearlessly in their natural habitat. You will also be greeted with lush greenery and snow-capped mountains presenting views the likes of which you will not see anywhere else in the world.

Beautiful rolling hills with gentle streams rolling down from it, it’s nothing short of being absolutely picturesque. So, if you are visiting Dalhousie, visiting the Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is certainly a must. This enthralling wildlife sanctuary is located just 4 km from the city centre of Dalhousie, so make sure you visit this place during your leisure days at Dalhousie.

Khajjiar

As promised, a mini Switzerland right here in India. Khajjiar is a small village close to Dalhousie, which is known to be the spitting image of the valleys of Switzerland. Known as the Switzerland of India, this beautiful hamlet can be an amazing place for you to spend your holiday. With the lush greenery around you and the majestic Himalayas towering over you at every point, the scenic beauty of Khajjiar is simply incomparable.

Dainkund Peak

The Dainkund peak, which has a height of over 2,700 metres, is one of the highest peaks in Dalhousie. You can trek this peak and get a complete aerial view of the entire valley and the Pir Panjal mountain range surrounding you. If you love nature and want to find a place in Dalhousie where you can be close to nature, this is perhaps one of your best choices.

Chamera Lake

The Chamera lake is an artificial lake created by the Chamba dam. It is a popular tourist destination because of the unique shape of the lake. The lake also hosts various water sports for your pleasure. You can choose to spend a leisurely day picnicking beside the lake among the mountains. You can go canoeing or kayaking in the lake as well.

If all these options seem too tame for you, there is also boating on the lake using speed boats and rowboats to allow you to explore the thrill as you please. You can easily get transport to get to and from the lake for a quick day trip.