Dalhousie is surrounded by lovely valleys and towering mounting in their wildest and most magnificent aspects. Dalhousie's natural beauty, invigorating air, warm sunshine and quiet surrounding add, enchantment to its open and colourful valleys, level walks and treks amidst the dense forests. On a clear day, once can see the rivers - Chenab, Beas and Ravi, meandering down the rose grey vista of the valley hills while the snow capped ranges of Dhaula Dhar rise to awe-inspiring height of 5,490 meters (18-20,000 ft) to 6,405 meters (21,000 ft). Over 120 years old, it owes its name to Lord James.

Panchpula
Panchpula, a beautiful spot, is barely 3 kms. from G.P.O. On the way to Panchpula is Satdhara springs gurgling with refreshing water, believed to contain some medicinal properties.
Panchpula stream is the main source of water supply to Dalhousie and Bahloon. There is an elegant monument erected at Panchpula where several streams meet at one point. This monument, a samadhi was built in memory of great revolutionary Sardar Ajit Singh who breathed his last in Panchpula.

Kalatop
Kalatop is best explored if you take a three days walk from Dalhousie to Kalatop, Khajjiar and back Dalhousie. Kalatop is at an altitude of 8000 feet. Walking along the secluded and forested road through upper Nakorota hills, one reaches Lakkarmandi. Between G.P.O. and Lakkarmandi lies the Dalhousie water system, Tibetan Handicraft Centre and Dalhousie Potato Farm at Ahla. Lakkarmandi is nestled between 8600 feet high DayanKund peak on its right and Kalatop on the left. Dayan Kund has military installations and is closed to civilians except the local people who visit Bhulwani Mata temple near DayanKund.

Khajiar
23 kms from Dalhousie by road and 13 kms from Kalatop is the mini Switzerland of India at a height of 6400 ft. Hutchison writes, "Khajjiar is a forest glade of great beauty, 6400 feet above sea level".
Khajjiar is often referred to as "Gulmarg of Himachal Pradesh". The lush green meadows are surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests. Grazing herds of sheep, goats and other milch cattle present a prefect pastoral scenery. There is a small lake in the center of the saucer shaped meadow which has in it a floating island. Much of the lake has degenerated into slush because of heavy silting during rains. Still the landscape of Khajjiar is picturesque and a photographer's delight.
A little away from the lake is the temple of Khajji Nag belonging to 12th C. AD. In the mandapa of the temple one can see the images of the Pandavas and the defeated Kaurvas hanging from the roof of the circumambulatory path. The sanctum of the temple has been beautifully carved from wood.

Kyance
Kynance is a private residential building of Dharamvirs. This building was constructed during the year 1933 by Dr. N.R.Dharamvir of Lahore. This building acquired historical significance due to the reason that Neta Ji Subhash Chander Bose, a class fellow of the wife of Dr. Dharamvir, stayed with them for a period of 7 months beginning May, 1937. Before arriving in Dalhousie, Neta Ji was in British Jail where his health had deteriorated. On the request of his younger brother the British High Court released Neta Ji on parole on health grounds. It brought Neta Ji to the climate of Dalhousie. Kynance is barely 50 kms. from G.P.O. It lies hidden from the public eye below the road. An insignificant looking board bearing the name of Kynance hangs from a tree and is discernible to only those tourists who have an eye for details.

St. Patrick's Church
This Church is situated in Baloon, Dalhousie Cantt., on Military Hospital road. St. Patrick's Church is the largest church in Dalhousie. The Church was built in the year 1909 and the dressed-stone building is still in good condition. It was built exclusively from contribution made by officers and ranks of the British Army. At present the Church is managed and maintained by the Catholic Diocese of Jalandhar.

St. Francis' Church
This Catholic Church is a very prominent monument on the Subhash Chowk. This Church was built in the year 1894 from the contributions made by Army and Civil Officers and Civilians. This Church is managed and maintained by the Catholic Diocese of Jalandhar. St. Francis' Church on Prtrain hill is believed to have been built on the lines of a certain church in England. Beautiful glasswork and intricate stonework can be seen in the Church. Service is conducted every Sunday.

Sr. John's Church
This Church stand on the Gandhi Chowk. This Church was the first to be built after the town of Dalhousie was founded. The idea to build a stone structure took birth with the arrival of Rev. John H. Pratt who came to Dalhousie and inspired the Christian community to build a permanent church building at this place. The architecture of this church is a copy of Roman Catholics church of England but this church belongs to Protestants.

Laxmi Narayan Temple
This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and was built more than 150 years ago. The temple enshrines a beautiful image of Lord Vishnu.

Air: There are no direct flights to Dalhousie yet.
Amritsar Airport -192 km from Dalhousie (approx. 5 hours drive)
Jammu Airport -190 km from Dalhousie (approx. 5 hours drive)
Gaggal Airport (in Kangra -135 km from Dalhousie).

Rail: The nearest railway station is Pathankot (Punjab) around 80 km from Dalhousie. The uphill drive from Pathankot to Dalhousie takes 2-3 hours by car (usually Maruti vans) and around 5 hours by bus (stops regularly to pick up local villagers on the way). You can rent taxis near the train station (Rs 870 one-way, return journey from Dalhousie Rs 830). The bus stop is a five-minute walk from the train station- there are buses every couple of hours and you can buy your tickets on the spot (Rs 45 one-way).
Rail Enquiry office at the bus stand Tel: 40503.

Road: The nearest cities to Dalhousie are Chandigarh (353 km) and Delhi (563 km). You can take buses, taxis and tourist vehicles to Dalhousie from here.

The distance from Shimla (via Hamirpur): 336 km
Distance from Chamba (via Baniket): 56 km (Rs 720 return by cab)
Distance from Dharamsala (via Lahru): 127 km (Rs 1,350 return by cab)
Distance from Manali: 360 km (Rs 3,500 return by cab)
Distance from Khajjiar: 22 km (Rs 410 return by cab)
Distance from Bathri: 15 km (Rs 310 return by cab).

The bus stand in Dalhousie is open from 9 am to 2 pm and 3 to 5 pm. There are buses every few hours to Pathankot (Rs 45 one-way; 6.30 am, 8.30 am, 12 noon, 1 pm and 4.30 pm). Only one daily bus for Dharamsala (Rs 85, six hours; 7.30 am; 2.00 pm, Rs 120), the afternoon bus service is erratic so plan ahead. There are two daily services to Shimla and one to Manali. Buses for Chamba leave at 9.30 am and 3.30 and 4.40 pm (Rs 30, three hours). Chandigarh (7.30 am; Rs 170), Khajjiar bus leaves at 9 am and returns in 2 hours (Rs 40), the next bus leaves at 10 am and stops at goes down to Chamba and Khajjiar via Bakrota and other stops along the way (Rs 80). There are many registered porters around the bus stand, they charge around Rs 20, price doubles during the season. Bus Stand Tel: 40829.

The taxi stand at the main bus stop Tel: 40220.
The taxi stand at the GPO Tel: 42739.