Dalhousie Tourism Guide

Dalhousie will delight you at any time of the year. The city experiences winter from January to March. During these months temperature dips to freezing points. You get to see snow-covered hilly and also snow-fall. April to June is the peak touristy season. The weather is beautiful and comfortable. The rainy season is marked by landslides and therefore best avoided. Photography enthusiasts would love to visit Dalhousie in the autumn months of September and October. The valley looks resplendent as the greens now turn to a marvelous golden orange.

The nearest airport is Gaggal airport, located at a distance of 130 km from Dalhousie. You can get flights to Gaggal from Delhi and Chandigarh and then hire a cab to reach Dalhousie. Pathankot railway station, at a distance of 80 km from Dalhousie, is well-connected with key cities like Delhi, Bhatinda, Jammu, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ahmedabad. Dalhousie is also well-connected via road. You can get buses for Dalhousie from Delhi, Chamba, Amritsar, and Shimla. Plenty of exotic destinations and exciting adventure activities await you in Dalhousie. Plan a trip with friends and family to make the most of this breathtaking hill-station.

When in Dalhousie, you can relish all sorts of cuisine, Tibetan, Punjabi, Kashmiri, South Indian besides other popular foods of India. If you are looking for authentic Chamba cuisine, try out Madra, traditional and popular delicacy made of chana or kidney beans and seasoned with a range of spices and yoghurt. LuchiPoti or Lamb Intestine is another popular dish you must try out if you love non-vegetarian. Dham, a complete festive meal popular in Chamba and Manali region is another must-try Satvik cuisine.