Dalhousie-Churah

Dalhousie-Churah tour is one of the important trips from Dalhousie. Churah is situated in the northern part of Chamba town. It is endowed with a number of tourist sites that are known for their picturesque beauty. Some of the picturesque sites in Churah that deserve special mention in this context are:

• Devi Kothi
• Baira
• Bhukhu Dhar
• Thali-Bhatkar
• Dudar Dhar
• Salooni-Kilod
• Himgiri-Banter
• Bhatmana
• Jasorgarh

These sites are known for their scenic beauty and lush green forests that include ban, fir, spruce, kail and deodar. However, due to the lack of publicity and inadequate facilities of transportation, these sites are yet to be explored by the tourists.

Besides, Churah is known to possess four distinctive lakes that adds delight to traveling in Churah. A snapshot at the lakes of Churah is given below:

• Mahakali Dal – Mahakali Dal is situated at an altitude of 12,000 feet above sea level at the site where the boundaries of Gudial, Saho and Changu meet. The lake offers a panoramic view of the mountain peaks and meadows. Mahakali Dal is dedicated to Goddess Kali and is larger than Manimahesh and Khajjiar lakes.
  
  
• Mahal Nag Dal – Mahal Nag Dal is one of the prominent lakes in Churah, which is situated on Mahalvar Dhar. It is noteworthy that Mahal Nag Dal is less frequently visited by the travelers, as the lake does not provide proper conveyance facilities.
  
  
• Chamunda Devi Dal – Chamunda Devi Dal is located at Devi Kothi and is one of the most beautiful lakes in Churah.
  
  
• Gadasru Lake – Gadasru Lake is posited about 16 kilometers from Tissa. The lake is situated at an altitude of 11,500 feet above sea level. Gadasru Lake is a circular lake, which has a circumference of about half a mile.

Thus, it is evident that Churah is one of the most beautiful sites in Dalhousie. Tourists coming to Dalhousie must embark on a trip to Churah. In fact, Dalhousie-Churah trip helps the tourists to explore the scenic beauty of Churah.



Last Updated on 9/13/2011