Wednesday 6 June 2012

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Dalhousie & Khajjiar

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Khajjiar is the most scenic picnic spot near Dalhousie. It is situated twenty-two miles from Dalhousie, at an elevation of 1920 meters (6400 ft). This saucer-like, natural field, with a small glacial pond in the heart, and enclosed by a heavy natrual enviroment of deodar plants and hills is definitely value a check out.


There are several rest houses and hotels for accomodations. In the past, the only way to reach Khajjiar was by horse or by foot. Now, most people travel to Khajjiar by taxi but tourist buses from Dalhousie or Chamba are also available. The government of Switzerland has recognized this site for its Alpine beauty. Golf, horseback riding, and strolling are among the many activities tourists enjoy. An ancient temple devoted to Khaji Nag, after whom Khajjiar is named, is a popular attraction.



Beautiful View Of Khajjiar:-




Dalhousie:-  Dalhousie (2036 m) is a hill station full of colonial charm that holds lingering echoes of the Raj. Spread out over the five hills (Kathlog, Potreys, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun) the town is named after the 19th century British Governer General Lord Dalhousie. It was popular with the British Army personnel in 1860's. The town’s varying altitude shades it with a variety of vegetation that includes stately grooves of pines, deodars, oaks and flowering rhododendrowns. Rich in colonial architecture, the town preserves some beautiful churches. St. John church is the oldest one built in 1863, St. Francis was built in 1894, St. Andrew in 1903 and St. Patric in 1909.

Dalhousie:-


A walk up a mountain in Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh, India

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