
Dalhousie
Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh, India
Five ridges of Raj-era churches, tin-roofed cottages and pine malls — Subhash Chowk sunsets, Panchpula walks and snow flurries over St John's.
Why visit: The unhurried colonial classic of the Ravi hills.
- ›St John's & St Francis churches
- ›Panchpula streams
- ›Dainkund peak walk
- ›Subhash Baoli
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Best time
Mar–Jun & Sep–Dec (snow Dec–Feb)
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹1,000–3,000
Duration
2–3 days
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