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Things to do in Dalhousie
11 sights, walks and activities, 8 of them free.
- Things to do
- 11
- Free
- 8
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec
- Ideal stay
- 3 nights
Things to do in Dalhousie
Dainkund peak walk
Free1–1.5 hours return from the road
The highest point near Dalhousie, with the small Pohlani Mata temple and wide views over the Chamba valleys and ranges.
St John's Church and Gandhi Chowk
Free1 hour
Dalhousie's main square, beside St John's Church, the town's oldest church, built of stone in 1863.
Photo: Kanad Sanyal · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kalatop forest walk
FreeHalf day
A forest road under tall deodars in the Kalatop–Khajjiar sanctuary, with birdlife and a chance of langurs.
Panchpula walk
FreeHalf day
Five small streams meeting below town, by a memorial to freedom fighter Sardar Ajit Singh, Bhagat Singh's uncle.
Photo: Sonusandhu · Public domain
Boating on Chamera Lake
Price on requestHalf day
Representative photo · Amit J Sangekar · CC BY-SA 4.0
Guided trek in Dalhousie
Price on request
Thandi Sadak walk to St Francis Church
1.5 hours
A level, shaded road along the ridge, past old cottages and pines to the stone St Francis Church at Subhash Chowk.
Good to know
- Dalhousie's roads to Dainkund and Khajjiar close for days after heavy snow (usually January–February).
- The Pathankot–Dalhousie road via Banikhet has slip-prone stretches in July–August.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Dalhousie?
Dainkund peak walk; St John's Church and Gandhi Chowk; Mall walk to Subhash Chowk and Subhash Baoli; Kalatop forest walk; Panchpula walk; Ganji Pahari walk.
What can you do for free in Dalhousie?
Dainkund peak walk; St John's Church and Gandhi Chowk; Mall walk to Subhash Chowk and Subhash Baoli; Kalatop forest walk; Panchpula walk; Ganji Pahari walk.
Can you do adventure activities in Dalhousie?
Yes: Guided trek in Dalhousie (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Dalhousie?
Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Dalhousie?
3 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend.