Dalhousie, nestling in the outer slopes of Dhaulandhar range, is a excellence hill station. It is known for its bracing climate and picturesque scenery.

Area: 13 sq. km. Altitude : 2036 metres. 
Temperature (deg C): Summer - Max 23.5, Min 15.5; Winter - Max 10, Min 1.
Clothing : Summer - Light woollens, Winter - Heavy woollens.
Best Season : April to November.
Languages Spoken : Pahari (Local Dialect), Hindi, English. 

Places To Visit

Panjpulla (2 kms); Subhash Baoli & Jandri Ghat (1.6 kms); The Round (4.8 kms); Dainkund (10 kms); Khajjiar (27 kms); Kalatop Wild Life Sanctuary; Kugti Wild Life Sanctuary (35 kms on foot); Tundah Wild Life Sanctuary (45 kms).

Air : The nearest airports Amritsar (118 kms) & Jammu (188 kms) are connected to Delhi by Indian Airlines as well as by Vayudoot flights. Fare: Calcutta-Delhi Rs.3445 (Y), Rs.4797 (J). Delhi-Amritsar Rs.1548 (Y). Delhi-Jammu Rs.2066 (Y), Rs.2865 (J).

Rail: The nearest railhead is Pathankot (80 kms) and is connected to all of the major cities in India. 
Road: Regular bus services connect Dalhousie with Amritsar 188 kms, Jalandhar 192 kms, Pathankot 80 kms, Chamba 56 kms, Manali 402 kms, Delhi 563 kms, Chandigarh 352 kms, Dharamshala 143 kms, Khajjiar 27 kms, Jammu 188 kms.

Local Transport: Taxis and ponies are available.