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Dalhousie

Dalhousie

Himachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh

Dalhousie

Himachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh

Colonial townKhajjiarKalatop

A quiet colonial hill town, and the meadow of Khajjiar

A small colonial hill station spread over five hills at around 1,970 m, quieter than Shimla or Manali. Khajjiar, a meadow ringed by deodar 22 km away, and the Kalatop sanctuary are the usual day trips.

Ideal stay2 nightsTwo nights covers the town and Khajjiar. A third lets you add Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary at an easier pace.
Getting thereAbout 2 hr 30 min from PathankotPathankot is the nearest railway station. Amritsar is about 5 hours by road, and Chandigarh about 7 hours.
Time zoneGMT+5:30Same time as India

Getting around. The town spreads over several hills with short walks between them. Khajjiar is about 22 km away, so hire a taxi for the day.

Part ofHimachal PradeshManali, Shimla, Dharamshala and Dalhousie

Things to do in Dalhousie

2 experiences from our activity catalogue

Kalatop Wildlife SanctuaryNatureKalatop Wildlife SanctuaryA 17.17 sq km deodar and blue-pine wildlife sanctuary in Chamba district, about 10 km on foot from Dalhousie, laid out with forest trails.2 hrKhajjiarScenicKhajjiarAn open saucer-shaped meadow ringed by deodar and pine forest between Dalhousie and Chamba, with a small silted lake and the Khajji Nag temple.2 hrFree

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Himachal Explorer9 nightsHimachal ExplorerShimla · 2NManali · 3NDharamshala · 2NDalhousie · 2N9 Nights | 10 DaysFrom₹75,000 per personView package Grand Himachal10 nightsGrand HimachalShimla · 2NManali · 3NDharamshala · 2NDalhousie · 2NAmritsar · 1N10 Nights | 11 DaysFrom₹84,000 per personView package

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Weather and best time to visit

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Best time to visit

March

High / Low14° / 2°CRainfall149 mm
Best timeGoodOff seasonOpen-Meteo historical weather (ERA5), 2015–2024 averages
SummerMarch–JuneBest Time

Best time for most hill stations. Manali and Dharamshala at their finest — warm days, cool nights, no snow on roads.

MonsoonJuly–September

Heavy rains in lower hills. Spiti Valley is rain-shadow and stays accessible. Landslides can close Manali–Leh Highway.

AutumnOctober–November

Clear skies, spectacular views of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges. Apple harvest season. Cooler but comfortable.

WinterDecember–FebruarySnow

Solang Valley and Kufri get snow. Rohtang Pass and Spiti are cut off. Ideal for snowfall seekers in Shimla and Manali.

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