DALHOUSIE

A beautiful hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Dalhousie is emerged as one of the highly visited hill stations of India. It is famed for its splendid beauty and salubrious climate. Those who are looking for a break from the hectic life can come to this lively place positioned in the lap of Himalayas at a height of 6,460ft above sea level.
History

Dalhousie got its name from the Lord Dalhousie, the British governor General of the 19th century. This hill station was established in 1854 as a retreat to escape the scorching heat of the Indian summer. Dalhousie was enticed by the pleasant climate and peaceful atmosphere of this hill region. To develop the area as a summer retreat, five hills, which are Bhangora, Bakrota, Terah (also known as Moti Tibba), Potreyn and Kathalagh, were acquired by the British from the ruler of Chamba. As a payment for the hills, the British reduced the amount of tax levied on the ruler. Dalhousie soon became a popular summer resort for soldiers, military officials and Englishmen.

One of the tourist attractions of Dalhousie is the natural spring located in Karelanu and it has an interesting history. Karelanu is known for its natural spring, which has healing or medicinal properties. Subhash Chandra Bose, one of the greatest freedom fighters of India, was suffering from tuberculosis. He visited Karelanu and drank the precious water from the natural spring regularly. The water healed him. Rabindranath Tagore, the famous Indian polymath, visited Dalhousie in 1873 and Rudyar Kipling, the author of the famous book ‘The Jungle Book’, visited the place in 1884.