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Dalhousie — Khajjiar lake

Dalhousie

Colonial charm and the meadow of Khajjiar

Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

Altitude
1,970 m
Good for
Hill station, Lakes
Best time
Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Oct · Nov

Overview

About Dalhousie

Dalhousie keeps its old churches and quiet walks across five hills. Twenty-four kilometres away, Khajjiar's saucer-shaped meadow and small lake sit inside a perfect ring of cedar forest — India's 'Mini Switzerland'.

Highlights

  1. 01Khajjiar meadow and lake
  2. 02Dainkund peak walk
  3. 03St. John's Church
  4. 04Day trip to Chamba

At a glance

Region
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
Altitude
1,970 m
Best time
Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Oct · Nov
Good for
Hill station, Lakes

Trips to Dalhousie

Price on request

Live weather

Right now in Dalhousie

17°C

Showers

Wind 12 km/h

Next 5 days

  1. Today17°9°
  2. Fri18°6°
  3. Sat18°6°
  4. Sun19°6°
  5. Mon19°6°

Forecast data from MET Norway · updates every 30 minutes

Location

Finding Dalhousie

Region
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
Altitude
1,970 m
Coordinates
32.5387° N · 75.9708° E
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Getting there

How to reach Dalhousie

By air

Gaggal Airport, Kangra

~120 km away

About 4 hours by road.

By train

Pathankot

~80 km away

The nearest railhead. About 3 hours uphill.

By road

From Delhi

~560 km drive

11–12 hours via Pathankot.

Dalhousie in pictures

When to go

Best months for Dalhousie

Ideal Off season

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
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  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Journeys that include Dalhousie

Good to know

Planning a trip to Dalhousie

When is the best time to visit Dalhousie?

The best months to visit Dalhousie are March, April, May, June, October and November. Outside these months you can still travel, and we will tell you honestly what the weather and roads will be like.

How do I reach Dalhousie?

The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport, Kangra, about 120 km away. The most convenient railway station is Pathankot, about 80 km away. By road, Dalhousie is about 560 km from Delhi. We arrange private pickups from any of these.

How high is Dalhousie? Will the altitude be a problem?

Dalhousie is at about 1,970 m. That is comfortable for most travellers, including children and older parents, but mornings and evenings are cold for much of the year, so pack warm layers.

How much does a trip to Dalhousie cost?

It depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how many days you have. Message us on WhatsApp with these details and we will send a clear, itemised price, usually within a few hours.

Can you plan a custom trip to Dalhousie?

Yes. Every trip we run is planned around you. We can combine Dalhousie with nearby places, slow the pace for families, or add treks and activities.

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Dalhousie — A view of Khajjiar ,Chamba,Himachal Pradesh