Dalhousie Tourism Industry

Dalhousie tourism industry has provided a boost to the state of Himachal Pradesh. Equipped with all the basic infrastructural amenities, the tourism sector of Dalhousie provides the tourists with a comfortable and pleasant stay in the exotic Himalayan ranges of the region.

Endowed with natural scenic beauty, Dalhousie is a favorite tourist destination, especially during the summers. The easy accessibility of Dalhousie by well maintained roads, good network of railway tracks and by air, makes the place popular among Indians and foreigners alike.

The nearest railway station of Dalhousie is Pathankot, which is located at a distance of 80 km from the main city. The roads of Himachal Pradesh connect Pathankot to Dalhousie. Those tourists who wish to fly to the Himalayan state can land in Gaggal which is situated at a distance of 135 km from Dalhousie.

Dalhousie boasts of several places of tourist interests. Some of the notable tourist spots of Dalhousie are:

• Bara Pathar - Located at a distance of just 4 km from the main city of Dalhousie, Bara Pathar is famous for its beautifully designed religious shrine.
  
  
• Panchpula - The picturesque landscape of Panchkula draws several tourists from far and wide who are enthralled by the natural splendor of the place.
  
  
• Kalatope - Kalatope is renowned for the wildlife sanctuary that has a vast reserve of exotic species of animals.

The beautiful place of Dalhousie has several hotels that offer excellent accommodation facilities to the tourists at reasonable costs. An integral part of Dalhousie business and economy, the tourism sector is one of the flourishing industries of the place that has immensely contributed to the economic well being of the region.

Last Updated on 9/13/2011