Dalhousie, India

Dalhousie is a hill station, near town of Chamba in Chamba district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated on five hills and has an elevation of above sea level.It is from Khajjiar and from Chamba town.

Etymology

Dalhousie Town was named after the Earl of Dalhousie, who was the British Governor-General in India while establishing this place as a summer retreat.

Climate

Dalhousie has a humid subtropical climate. Late summer and early spring see torrential rainfall due to monsoonal influence. The city sees over 90 frost days per year and 20-30 snowy days. The average night temperature during the season is around, while the maximum is close to.