Alps Resort Dalhousie

Looking for stay in Dalhousie?

Here is luxurious Retreat in the Bakrotta Hills, Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh. Alps Resort Dalhousie is one of the premium hotels in Dalhousie. Located just outside of Khajjiar, the Switzerland of Himachal Pradesh, the hotel offers travelers a comfortable haven to retreat after a day of outdoors relaxation. Guests will enjoy modern, recently-refurbished rooms with all necessary amenities, as well as superior local and Continental food, in the peace of the Bakrotta Hills.

How to reach Dalhousie?

By Air

While Dalhousie does not have its own airport, cities close to this hill-station do have one. The closest domestic airport is in Pathankot which is just 75 kilometres away from Dalhousie but is connected to New Delhi only. The second nearest airport is Gaggal airport which is in the Kangra district and is approximately 140 kilometres away from the town. The airport is well-connected to both domestic and international cities. You can hire a bus from Kangra to Dalhousie, which will charge a nominal fee of INR 150 only or take a private cab/taxi transfer.

By Bus

Though the drive might be a long one but the roads leading to Dalhousie or in and around nearby towns like Pathankot and Chamba are in good condition. Many deluxe, semi-sleeper, luxury and Volvo buses run from ISBT New Delhi covering a distance of approximately 590 kilometres. Most of the buses stop by the roadside dhabas and eateries. A lot of private companies, Himachal Road Transport Corporation and Haryana Road Transport Corporation run buses to Dalhousie.

By Train

The most cost-effective and convenient way to reach Dalhousie is by train. Pathankot’s Chakki Bank railhead is the nearest railway station from Dalhousie (approximately71 kilometres). Many superfast, deluxe and express trains are well linked with most of the Indian cities including Jammu, Delhi, Jaipur, Bhatinda, Ahmedabad and Jodhpur. You also have the option to take an overnight train and reach Dalhousie in the morning. You can hire a private or a shared cab from the railway station which will take 2 to 3 hours to reach Dalhousie. The second nearest railway station from Dalhousie is Delhi which is well-connected to most of the Indian cities but from where you have to take a train again.

Further to reach the hotel you can take a cab.

Best time to visit Dalhousie?

March to May: The summer season in Dalhousie starts from the month of March till May and it is generally the most-preferred time when tourists from different parts of India visit this hill-station as the weather is pleasant and the temperature is less than 30 degree Celsius.

June to September: The monsoon season in Dalhousie starts from the month of June and lasts till mid-September. While it does not rain that much in Dalhousie, you can expect some mild showers. During this time period, the town appears quite beautiful and romantic with lush-green forests gleaming with rainwater. This can also be a good time for honeymooners to visit Dalhousie as it is less crowded with just the right amount of rainfall.

October to February: While October and November might not be that chilly, the time period between December and February which constitute the winter season of Dalhousie is quite cold. Since the place is at a high altitude, the temperature is low. It ranges from 10 degree Celsius and can sometimes go down below zero degree as well. However, if you love to play in the snow, then winters is the ideal time to visit Dalhousie. Also, some hoteliers offer attractive discounts on accommodation during this lean season.

Things to do in Dalhousie

The town is famous for the walking circuits it has, you can walk around the town and enjoy the beautiful views of the mountains and the surroundings. One of the famous track is in a form of 8 which cover the Gandhi Chownk to Subhash Chownk and has some interesting views on the way. Don't forget to look for the Tibetan paintings on the hill walls in thandi sadak.

The town also offers good shopping varieties in the famous Tibetan market which has some interesting stuff from around the country.You can also pick up some local handicrafts from these shops which are actually made in Dalhousie itself and if you are lucky you can actually take a tour to see these places.

HISTORIC SIGHTS, LANDMARKS, RELIGIOUS PLACES

St Patrick’s Church Overview

St Patrick’s the largest church in Dalhousie located at the Dalhousie’s main bus stand on military hospital road. One of the major attraction in Dalhousie, it was built by the officers and ranks of the British Army in 1909.

Opening Closing Time7 am to 7 pm
Entrance FeeFree

Hariraya Temple Overview

It dates back to eleventh century is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and has idols of other deities, like lord Shankara, Aruna ,Surya , Uma and Nandi. Devotees of lord Vishnus should visit this temple and offer prayers to take his blessings.

Opening Closing Time6am to 12:30 pm and 2:30pm to 8:30 pm
Entrance Fee Free

St John’s Church Overview

St. John’s Church, built in the British architectural style, founded in 1863,this protestant church is one of the oldest structures of the town from the victoria era and is therefore carries an immense historical significance and receives frequent tourists. It also houses a library, with a rich compilation of books and some rare photographs accounting for the history and culture of Dalhousie.
Opening Closing Time: 7 am to 7 pm
Entrance Fee Free

 Alps Resort 

If you are someone who dreams of a vacation playing in the snow, in a beautiful resort, with your friends or family then this is the place that can convert your dream into a beautiful memory. Here is a clip of snowfall from the room of the resort.

Garden

The garden in green and well maintained. It has a beautiful tree-house. Chairs and tables are laid out for the travelers to relax. You will see a riot of flowers in various flower-beds, with butterflies fluttering around in happy abandon. Swings are provided for the children to enjoy in the garden.

Alps Resort

Garden

During winters

Rooms

Rooms are big and spacious. The categories are:

1. Standard Room
2. Deluxe Rooms
3. Deluxe Garden View Rooms
4. Suite Room

Standard Room

Budget double room measuring 32 to 35 sq ms. with (King bed/queen bed) have recently refurbished with elegant decor are fully en-suite with toilet, rain shower and toilet amenities. Also available in rooms are tea & coffee maker, satellite TV, 32 inch flat screen TV and comfort mattress.

Deluxe Rooms

Bright & spacious double room with quiet and modest view,measuring from 35 to 38 sq ms. in size, the rooms have attached modern bathrooms and come along with comfort mattress and LCD TV.

Deluxe Garden View Rooms

Premium double room with full view of garden , rooms measuring 38 to 40 sq ms. with (King bed/queen bed) have recently refurbished with elegant decor are fully en-suite with toilet, rain shower and toilet amenities. Also available in rooms are tea and coffee maker, satellite TV, 32 inch flat screen TV and comfort mattress.

Suite Room

Exclusive and elegantly appointed two room suite with a spacious living room/bedroom with king size bed with full garden view, measuring 55 to 60 sq ms.is perfectly equipped for comfort and convenience with modern amenities, en-suite with toilet rain shower and toilet amenities .Also available in room are tea and coffee maker , satellite TV with 32 inch flat screen TV.

We booked our rooms from http://www.alpshoteldalhousie.com/ and stayed in Deluxe Garden view room. It was an amazing experience. The view is beautiful from the room. You can also book from other sites such as goibibo.com, booking.com, makemytrip.com etc.

Service and staff

The staff is really friendly and helpful. The service is pretty good.

You will definitely enjoy the place. Everything including the rooms, food and the ambiance is just amazing. I am sure you will love the experience.

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