Dalhousie () is a
hill station
A hill station is a touristic town located at a higher elevation than the nearby plain or valley. The English term was originally used mostly in Western imperialism in Asia, colonial Asia, but also in Africa (albeit rarely), for towns founded by ...
, near
town
A town is a type of a human settlement, generally larger than a village but smaller than a city.
The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative stat ...
of
Chamba in
Chamba district
Chamba district is the northwestern district of Himachal Pradesh, in India, with its headquarters in Chamba town. The towns of Dalhousie, Khajjhiar and Churah Valley are popular hill stations and vacation spots for the people from the plains ...
in the
Indian state of
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh (; Sanskrit: ''himācāl prādes;'' "Snow-laden Mountain Province") is a States and union territories of India, state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the thirteen Indian Himalayan ...
. It is situated on five hills and has an elevation of above sea level.
Etymology
Dalhousie Town was named after
The Earl of Dalhousie, who was the British Governor-General in
India
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since ...
while establishing this place as a summer retreat.
Climate
Dalhousie has a
humid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a subtropical -temperate climate type, characterized by long and hot summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between ...
. Late summer and early spring see torrential rainfall due to
monsoonal influence. The city sees over 90
frost
Frost is a thin layer of ice on a solid surface, which forms from water vapor that deposits onto a freezing surface. Frost forms when the air contains more water vapor than it can normally hold at a specific temperature. The process is simila ...
days per year and 20-30 snowy days. The average night temperature during the season is around , while the maximum is close to .
See also
*''
Lootera'', 2013 film shot in Dalhousie
*''
Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat
''Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat'' () is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film written and directed by Anurag Kashyap The film stars debutant Karan Mehta and Alaya F in the lead roles. The film had its world premiere at the 20 ...
'', 2023 film shot in Dalhousie
References
External links
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More information about Dalhousie.
Cities and towns in Chamba district
Hill stations in Himachal Pradesh
Populated places established in 1854
1854 establishments in India
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