Dalhousie is one of the prominent hill stations in India. This beautiful place lies 7000 feet above sea-level in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. This hills station was established by Lord Dalhousie in the year 1854. He was the British Governor-General in India at that time. Situated in the hills surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, this breath-takingly beautiful place is a major tourist spot in India. Always shrouded in fog, this enchanting place attracts thousands of tourists every year. The place has lovely pine trees and a walk along the path through the area makes you feel calm and happy. Another beautiful place nearby is Khajjiar which is 23km away from Dalhousie. Khajjiar is also known as the ‘mini-Switzerland of India’. The buildings in Dalhousie reminds one of the Victorian era. The pilgrimage to Manimahesh Kailasa passes through Dalhousie before reaching the destination.
